Fit Tester for Respiratory Equipment

Job overview

This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part-time, 18.75 hours per week.

The post holderis responsible for supporting clinical and non-clinical staff in all GHC localities by ensuring staff are appropriately fit tested to available FFP3 respirator masks. The post holder will document results digitally and support the team with administration and booking of staff testing.

Job description

Manage enquiries that require a response from the fit testing team, effectively and efficiently to avoid unnecessary waiting times/lost referrals.

Accurately enter data on appropriate systems in accordance with Information Governance policy.

Demonstrates appropriate use of PPE when completing tests in clinical areas and able to communicate with colleagues about use of FFP3 masks

Undertake fit testing accurately as per procedure, communicating clear instructions to those undertaking the test

Ensure all fit testing results are communicated and recorded appropriately in line with service guidelines.

Ensures fit testing equipment is kept clean and maintained and ensure that a thorough decontamination is completed at the end of each day.

Researches and assesses fit testing methods and equipment, and FFP3 masks where required.

Job responsibilities

• To support the provision of Fit Testing of trust staff to FFP3 respirators
• Participate in the performance of appropriate tasks necessary for the completion of fit tests, including the communication of results.
• To identify tasks that facilitate the smooth running of the Fit Testing Team, including the preparation of equipment and documentation required for the successful delivery of testing.
• To assist with the provision of the testing service, liaising with staff across clinical teams.
• Ensure information relating to the fit testing service is recorded accurately, including the documentation of activity in adherence to information governance policy.
• To communicate with staff via telephone, in person and through email, giving clear instructions and sign-posting where appropriate.

The post holder will have the responsibility for participating as a key member of the wider operational teams and other agencies to promote and maintain safe management and testing and the provision of FFP3 and PPE (Personal protective Equipment)to clinical teams.

About the organisation

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/ O Levels education (9-4/A*- C) in Maths and English (or equivalent literacy and numeracy)
• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently. (If you have a full driving licence there will be an expectation to drive trust vehicles where required)
• Expected to work occasional weekends with notice and in agreement with line manager to meet service demand.

Supporting documents

• Job Description.pdf (PDF, 673 KB)
• Person Specification for Fit Testing.pdf (PDF, 81 KB)