Job summary
- Main area
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Occasional evening, weekend work)
- Job ref
- 279-7208579-JUN25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Lead FFP3 Mask Fit Tester
Band 4
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The Lead Mask Fit Tester will manage and lead the Fit Testing team on a day-to-day basis, and cross site working will be a requirement of the role. The post holder will provide leadership to the fit testing service.
They will support colleagues to plan, monitor and evaluate the fit testing service and act a role model within the service and exhibit the expected standards at work.
They will provide specialist knowledge and training within Fit Testing. You will provide direction and lead the team to fit testing patient facing staff, supporting and developing colleagues by mentoring and assessing their skills, in addition to rolling out the service trust wide.
Main duties of the job
- Cross site working is required , with flexibility based on service demands.
- Manage and develop the staff fit testing service.
- Ensure all members of the fit testing service have been trained and are competent to undertake fit testing on UHSussex staff
- Ensure fit testing is available to all relevant UHSussex staff on all UHSussex sites, including satellite units.
- Overall responsibility for the organisation, prioritisation and arrangement of fit testing.
- Clear and concise communication/ presentation at infection prevention and control meetings and senior level infection prevention and control operational group meetings. This includes communicating/ presenting data of fit testing compliance rates by staff group, speciality and divisions.
- Provide expert training and clear advice on FFP3 masks (disposable and reusable), equipment, governance and legislation.
- Ensure equipment is annually serviced, maintained and inventory levels are sufficient.
- Responsibly for maintaining accurate fit testing staff records utilising digital systems.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- You will create an administration/data system governance structure to provide accurate UHSussex data on staff fit testing including pass and fails during all tests.
- You will work collaboratively with many multi-disciplinary teams across the Trust such as Infection Prevention and Control, Occupational Health, Health and Safety, Procurement, Wards and Departments.
- You will provide clear and concise expert advice, education and training on all aspects of respiratory fit testing.
- Manage and develop the staff fit testing service.
- Responsibly for maintaining accurate fit testing staff records utilising digital systems
Person specification
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- Working at NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience/knowledge
Experience / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of fit testing
- Evidence of providing experienced knowledge, education, training and competency assessment for fit testing.
- Evidenced management and Leadership experience.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of building effective working relationships with service leads.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability for accurate record keeping, extraction of data, analysing data.
- Undertaking gap analysis to define future quality initiatives and direction of the service needs.
- Compiling and presenting high level Trust reports on staff fit testing data.
People management and Development
Essential criteria
- Management, supervision, co – ordination of staff.
- Demonstrates prioritisation and fit testing service needs.
Interview
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jo Simmons
- Job title
- Matron Infection Prevention & Control
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07919626007
- Additional information
Monday - Friday - 8.00 - 16.50 pm
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