Fit Testing Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Fit Tester to join the Infection Prevention and Control team at Leeds Community Health Care Trust.We are looking for an energetic and motivated individual who genuinely has a desire to work in the speciality of Fit Testing and Infection Prevention and Control. You must be passionate about staff and patient safety, enthusiastic about exploring new ways of working and be a team player.We are looking for someone with good time management and organisational skills, is computer literate and can demonstrate autonomous working with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) fit testing for clinical staff independently, but with support available from a supervisor within the IPC team. In doing so, they will be ensuring that staff who have been risk assessed as requiring an FFP3 mask are provided with fit testing and support with PPE compliant with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements. Fit tests shall be performed at locations throughout the Trust and on occasion, outside of normal working hours to meet the needs of our community workforce; however, most activity will take place between 8am and 5pm Monday-Friday (except bank holidays).

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at click on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Fit Tester to join the Infection Prevention and Control team at Leeds Community Health Care Trust.

We are looking for an energetic and motivated individual who genuinely has a desire to work in the speciality of Fit Testing and Infection Prevention and Control. You must be passionate about staff and patient safety, enthusiastic about exploring new ways of working and be a team player.

We are looking for someone with good time management and organisational skills, is computer literate and can demonstrate autonomous working with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will provide Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) fit testing for clinical staff independently, but with support available from a supervisor within the IPC team. In doing so, they will be ensuring that staff who have been risk assessed as requiring an FFP3 mask are provided with fit testing and support with PPE compliant with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements. Fit tests shall be performed at locations throughout the Trust and on occasion, outside of normal working hours to meet the needs of our community workforce; however, most activity will take place between 8am and 5pm Monday-Friday (except bank holidays).

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Person Specification General Requirements

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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.

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