Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Band 3 Mask Fit Tester
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A vacancy has arisen to become the Trust’s mask fit tester.
The post holder will act as the Trust’s main provider of respiratory protection equipment face mask fit testing. Testing is in line with HSE guidance on fit testing INDG479 and the tester shall be trained and qualified to perform face fit testing using the quantitative method and have significant experience in providing tests. Tests shall be performed at locations throughout the Trust and sometimes outside of normal working hours to meet the needs of a dispersed community workforce. The post holder shall be the central point of contact for mask fit testing matters.
The post holder will administer all fit-test appointments by liaising with team leads and individual staff members for appointment times and locations and administer the appointment portal.
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The role shall be flexible, and the post holder will be expected to periodically assist in other tasks performed by the logistics team, including liaison with staff and service users, the Trust parking service, the Trust emergency female sanitary products program and other duties as required.
Main duties of the job
- Plan mask fit testing schedule to meet Trust demand
- Accurately record outcomes of fit testing, including paper records, spreadsheets and databases.
- Review fit testing records to identify any staff who are due for periodic retesting or need to be tested on alternative masks
- Screen staff to ensure they are suitable for FFP3 respirator use and testing, and that proper respirator sizing and style is used.
- Maintain inventory of respirators, testing solution, and other fit-testing supplies
- Monitor and manage equipment used for fit testing and ensure sufficient testing equipment is available to deliver the program. Arrange and coordinate calibration of Porta Count fit testing machines
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You’ll Join a Committed Team Helping In a Team That Directly Impact Patient Care, Staff Experience And Community Wellbeing. BCHC Offers
- Opportunities for professional growth
- An inclusive and supportive working culture
- A focus on sustainability, safety and continuous improvement
- The chance to influence major estates decisions within a large healthcare trust
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Mike Clarke
- Job title: Senior Project Manager
- Email address: mike.clarke5@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07872 419744
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