FIT Tester

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for providing a fit testing service for all staff that may be required to wear tight fitting respirators (re-usable or single use) as part of the job. The post holder will be fully trained for both the qualitative and quantitative fit testing methods. The post holder will be responsible for providing high level of comprehensive support to staff being mask fit tested, including:

• Training on 'donning' and 'doffing' personal protective equipment
• Adequacy and suitability of tight-fitting masks
• Training on how to use face masks safely
• Guidance on correct handling and storage of PPE
• Guidance on when to use respirators

The post holder will need to have excellent customer care to provide professional, reliable and consistent service. The post holder will develop and maintain relationships with staff from all areas to monitor and deliver the programme; this will also require excellent organisation skills for administration and record keeping.

Main duties of the job

The post holder ensures staff compliance with HSE INDG 479 by coordinating Trust-wide fit testing for respirators (reusable and disposable masks) using qualitative and quantitative methods. Key responsibilities include:

• Organizing and prioritizing fit testing across wards and directorates.
• Recording and reviewing fit testing outcomes to identify staff needing retesting or testing on new masks.
• Maintaining fit testing equipment and ensuring sufficient stock.
• Training staff on mask fit checking and supporting Infection Control initiatives.
• Performing administrative tasks and other delegated duties as required.

This role is vital for staff safety and infection control across the Trust.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

o Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK

o St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease

o Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice

o Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• oEducated to a GCSE level or equivalent with grace C and above in English and Maths, NVQ level 3

Desirable

• oNVQ level 4 in business administration, customer service, healthcare support services or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oExcellent communication & interpersonal skills within the multidisciplinary team
• oAbility to work to deadlines with proven time management skills
• oMicrosoft Office package user
• oEvidence of customer care skills
• oTraining skills and experience
• oAbility to work autonomously and make decisions

Desirable

• oExperience of working in multidisciplinary teams and across organisational boundaries
• oFit Testing experience
• oKnowledge and experience working with Respiratory Protective Equipment

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• oAbility to work autonomously and make decisions
• oEvidence of excellent organisational skills
• oSelf-Motivated
• oReliable, flexible and adaptable
• oAbility to work as a member of a team
• oAbility to use initiative