Face Fit Tester

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	18 Tachwedd 2025
Cyflog:	£24,937.00 i £26,598.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£24937.00 - £26598.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	02 Rhagfyr 2025
Lleoliad:	Redditch, B987UB
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9365-25-1020

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WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title: Face Fit Tester Pay Band: 3 Hours: 24hrs per week Contract: Permanent Location / Department: Countywide Infection Control Team Responsible to: Fit Test Coordinator Accountable to: Infection Control Lead Key Working Relationships: Internal: Wards/Departments PFI Partners Infection Prevention & Control Team External: Suppliers Risk Assessment: This post involves frequent contact with equipment. Manual handling of inanimate, often bulky equipment, daily use of VDU screen, use of cleaning fluids and there will be an expectation to work at different Worcester Acute Hospitals NHS Trust sites to cover service need. Job Purpose: Fit testing is a method for checking that a specific model and size of FFP3 mask (tight-fitting mask) matches the wearers facial features and seals adequately to the wearers face. It will also help to identify unsuitable masks which should not be used. The performance of tight-fitting masks depends on achieving a good contact between the wearers skin and the face seal of the mask. Peoples faces vary significantly in shape and size so it is unlikely that one particular model or size of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) mask will fit everyone. Inadequate fit will significantly reduce the protection provided to the wearer. Any reduction in protection may lead to immediate or long term ill health or can even put the RPE wearers life in danger. The post holder will work as part of the Infection under the supervision of the Face fit co-ordinator. They will work closely with the Infection Prevention & Control and Team (IPC) as well as the Procurement and Supply Chain team and the Development and Education Team. They will ensure that staff are individually face fitted to masks providing respiratory protection against harmful pathogens. The post holder will be responsible for fit testing to ensure masks that are either re-useable or disposable fit the face of an individual. Full training will be given for both the qualitative and quantitative fit testing methods. The post holder will also play a key role in educating staff on the best practice of donning and doffing FFP3 PPE. The post holder will work independently on a day-to-day basis. All sites will need to be covered with one other Fit Tester during the course of a week and it could be that visiting various locations at those hospitals is required depending on need. The post holder will be responsible for arranging and collecting a PortaCount machine from IPC and setting up the allocated room in preparation for testing. Where required, the post holder will need to refer to IPC for alternatives for respiratory protection where fit testing is unsuccessful and update records accordingly. If there is a lack of face fit testing bookings, then the staff member may be asked to assist within other departments of the Infection Prevention & Control team or Mattress store. Mattress store duties include cleaning the mattresses using PPE and chemicals, collection and delivery of mattresses. Other duties may include education of trust staff regarding hand hygiene competencies and audit of environment and practices. Key Duties: To ensure Personal Protective Equipment is worn and used according to Trust policy. Conduct face fit tests on staff that are required to wear FFP3 masks, specifically: Being clear on the face fit testing process and being able to describe this to staff. To ensure that the mask that is being fitted is a good fit before conducting the test by assisting in fitting the mask ensuring a good seal. Directing the member of staff through the face fit exercises. Recording the result of any face fit test. Explaining to the member of staff which mask they have passed on and when they should book another fit test, if required. Where no fit is achieved advising staff on alternatives and how to access them. To actively support the Fit Test Coordinator in implementing and evaluating the Face Fit Test strategy and action plan. Monitor and maintain stock levels of face masks and consumables Clean and maintain equipment according to manufacturers guidance. Communication Establish and maintain relationships with the Fit Test Coordinator and all members of staff and colleagues affiliated with Face Fit Testing. Communicate effectively with others, recognising that there may be a requirement to utilise alternative methods of communication to overcome barriers to understanding. Participate in discussions and team meetings, as required, in relation to the face fit testing process and PPE. Highlight failure of particular masks to the IPC Support Officer. Planning and Organisational Skills Plan and organise with the support of the IPC support officers workload in line with face fit testing appointment system. Make amendments to the appointment system for face fit testing, as required, and report any issues to the Fit Test Coordinator. Physical Skills Standard keyboard skills required for data entry. Developed physical skills required to operate testing equipment. Lifting of equipment for transport Will be required to transport equipment to various sites and wards/rooms.