Job summary
The mask fit tester will ensure staff members required to wear FFP3 masks as per the HSE/UKHSA / National Infection Control Guidelines are appropriately fit tested to the correct mask.

To ensure that respirators (re-usable and single use) fit the face of an individual in order to provide respiratory protection against harmful pathogens.

To support IPCT to ensure staff understand how to use personal protective equipment.

Main duties of the job

• Independently and competently provide a safe mask fit testing experience for staff.
• Undertake coaching and explanation on what a fit test incorporates. This should be in a manner clearly understandable to those being fitted.
• Maintain accurate records of fit testing using standard computer skills.
• Escalate service issues to the team leader.

About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

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Job responsibilities

• Safely undertake mask fit testing to the agreed standard.
• In the absence of an administrator, Fit testers will manage telephone enquiries and book appointments using available electronic systems.
• Support trials and evaluations of new FFP3 masks as advised completing documentation as necessary.
• Support training of staff in use of other personal protective equipment (PPE) in collaboration with the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT).
• Support audit of compliance with mask fit testing and PPE as required, in collaboration with the IPCT.
• Maintain effective infection prevention control standards at all times.
• Ensure Team Leader is kept abreast of any issues related to stock, equipment malfunction, appointments, non-attendance, issues not immediately resolved etc.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to exercise diplomacy and a good telephone manner.
• Maintain confidentially regarding all matters relating to the service including but not limited to staff information.
• Highlight failure or concern of particular masks or equipment to the Fit Test Lead.

Qualifications
Essential

• Good general level of education including Maths and English
• Evidence of good numeracy and literacy: Typing / text processing/ data entry skills to RSAII or equivalent OR Administration NVQ2 or equivalent skills.

Desirable

• Recognised IT and or Typing qualification i.e ECDL or similar

Experience
Essential

• Previous administrative experience the NHS or similar busy environment
• Experience manipulating data on spreadsheets especially Excel
• Record keeping and filing systems
• Experience of inputting and extracting data from IT systems

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in administrative role within the NHS
• Access and experience of inputting and extracting data From Healthroster

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

Employer details
Employer name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: EDGH, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Head of Infection Prevention and Control, Lisa Redmond, lisa.redmond@nhs.net, 07827992957

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.