Job summary
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an energetic, confident person who has excellent interpersonal skills to help set up a new face fit testing team across all sites within the Trust.
Face fit testing for respiratory protective equipment is a mandatory element under health and safety legislation and the role will involve overseeing the management of the provision, development and compliance of an effective face fit service.
Whilst this role is predominantly based at the Royal Free Hospital site, there will be a requirement to travel on a regular basis to all other Trust sites.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to conduct face fit tests on all staff who are required to wear FFP3 masks, being clear on the face fit testing processes.
You will be communicating with a wide range of staff in order to provide competent advice on matters pertaining to respiratory protective equipment whilst running a professional service by line managing two other members of staff within the face fit team.
You will be working closely with the health and safety team, infection prevention and control team and procurement in order to deliver robust advice and a professional face fit service including being able to undertake quantitative and qualitative fit testing using powered air-purifying respirators where required.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A &E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
North Middlesex Hospitals NHS Trust is due to integrate with the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in 2025 adding an additional main hospital site and numerous smaller sites including some community services. This exciting time will offer unrivalled career opportunities and a forward thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.
The face fit team is a new team overseen operationally by the Health and Safety team however, you will be part of a larger patient safety and risk department.
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and specification for further details of the role and working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and specification for further details of the role and working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs including Maths and English Grade C 'or' an equivalent good standard of education at GNVQ (Level 3 or above) or similar level.
- Evidence of continuous professional development and knowledge underpinned by theory and experience.
Desirable
- Foundation degree/Post graduate diploma
- Valid Quantitative and Qualitative Fit tester qualification from a Fit2Fit accredited trainer.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience within the NHS or a public sector environment, working in an equivalent role or at administrative level.
- Prior experience of fit testing.
Desirable
- Experience of training and contact with different people on a daily basis
- An awareness of Health & Safety requirements within the health service.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to undertake analysis and make recommendations to improve systems.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Professional and patient focused approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
- Time management skills including the ability to prioritise, plan and manage own workload.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to act on initiative and willingness to take the lead on projects and area of work.
- Excellent communication skills, able to develop relationships across an organisation and communicate with a range of people day to day.
- Compassionate - Open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs including Maths and English Grade C 'or' an equivalent good standard of education at GNVQ (Level 3 or above) or similar level.
- Evidence of continuous professional development and knowledge underpinned by theory and experience.
Desirable
- Foundation degree/Post graduate diploma
- Valid Quantitative and Qualitative Fit tester qualification from a Fit2Fit accredited trainer.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience within the NHS or a public sector environment, working in an equivalent role or at administrative level.
- Prior experience of fit testing.
Desirable
- Experience of training and contact with different people on a daily basis
- An awareness of Health & Safety requirements within the health service.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to undertake analysis and make recommendations to improve systems.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Professional and patient focused approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
- Time management skills including the ability to prioritise, plan and manage own workload.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to act on initiative and willingness to take the lead on projects and area of work.
- Excellent communication skills, able to develop relationships across an organisation and communicate with a range of people day to day.
- Compassionate - Open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect.
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).
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).
