Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our fit Testing team. We are looking for enthusiastic, organised and reliable staff to join our friendly team. You must be passionate about supporting staff and patient safety and be a good team player.
To fulfil this exciting role, you must be able to liaise confidently with staff at all levels, have excellent communication skills and be willing to work independently and within a team. You must have excellent inter personal skills and be able to put staff at ease to obtain a good face fit test.
The fit testing team is vital to ensure our Trust is compliant with the Health and Safety policy and legislation around procedure and practice and also the National requirements in terms of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) programme. This is to ensure resilience whilst the NHS responds to new demands due to changing outbreaks, guidance and prepares for any future uncertainties. The health and safety of our staff has always been paramount.
The successful candidates will be working at the main site of BTHFT and the service is provided six days a week Monday to Saturday.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing a fit testing service for all staff that require to wear respiratory protective equipment, called FFP3, either disposable or reusable masks, and fitting of powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) as part of the job. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing a high level of comprehensive support to staff being mask-fit tested and providing expert advice, support and education in all matters relating to mask fit testing and the use of an FFP3 mask.
The fit testers are expected to understand the respiratory risks to staff and the importance of using respiratory protective equipment ( RPE) for a good face fit. They will have an expert knowledge of regulations and guidance of HSE & DHSC and Trust policies. They will be knowledgeable about the purpose and applicability of fit testing, selection of adequate and suitable RPE, correct donning and doffing procedure and pre use fit checks, problem solving diagnostics , capabilities and limitations of the fit test equipment and interpretation of results and record keeping.
The successful applicant will receive full training for the role, with continued mentorship and support from our team however knowledge of fit testing and its importance is a requirement of the role. You are required to be able to demonstrate the Trust values and the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviors we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, to communicate effectively with a variety of staff groups at all levels.
- Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills . commitment to team working
- Ability to assess staff needs and plan, implement and evaluate appropriately
- To have the skills to be persuasive, empathetic and negotiate as required.
- Good practical skills and ability to trouble shoot. Efficient IT skills
- Diligent and conscientious nature with a desire to seek assistance where required
- Ability to follow process carefully and report concerns effectively
- Demonstrate their ability to work under pressure, work to tight time scales
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of recent and Continuous Professional Development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, to communicate effectively with a variety of staff groups at all levels.
- Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills . commitment to team working
- Ability to assess staff needs and plan, implement and evaluate appropriately
- To have the skills to be persuasive, empathetic and negotiate as required.
- Good practical skills and ability to trouble shoot. Efficient IT skills
- Diligent and conscientious nature with a desire to seek assistance where required
- Ability to follow process carefully and report concerns effectively
- Demonstrate their ability to work under pressure, work to tight time scales
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of recent and Continuous Professional Development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
