Job Overview
* Be a positive role model for Infection Prevention and Control across the Trust and with key external organisations.
* Attend and maintain training to be fit test accredited.
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with managers and staff both within the immediate IPC team and the wider organisation.
* Work closely with all members of the IPC team and care unit fit testers in order to prioritise staff who require fit testing to provide them with protection against respiratory pathogens.
* Be prepared to work flexibly to support the needs of the care unit staff and their workload.
* Conduct face fit testing for those who are identified as requiring RPE.
* Clearly provide the rationale for fit testing and all relevant education linked to donning, doffing and all other subjects related to RPE.
* Ensure confidentiality is maintained with staff members.
* If fit testing is not successful, provide information on next steps to individual staff members and their line managers in order to keep them protected.
* Maintain the centralised fit testing database to support accurate reporting of compliance.
* Provide timely and accurate reports as requested for care unit Quality and Safety meetings as well as the IPC steering group.
* Order and maintain the equipment and consumables required for fit testing to take place.
Main duties of the job
* Face fit testing for respiratory protective equipment (RPE) has been mandatory under Health and Safety legislation (COSHH) since October 2019.
* Fit testing remains a critical element of the emergency preparedness of the NHS, that has a much wider impact than part of the COVID-19 response.
* The main purpose of this role is for the post holder to deliver both qualitative and quantitative fit testing for relevant colleagues within the care units trust wide, and to support those staff who are trained as fit testers to do the same.
* The post holder will be responsible along with IPC colleagues for accurately maintaining the trust central fit testing database in a timely way.
Working for our organisation
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options, and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Covid Vaccination
Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS, we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid-19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.
If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information, please contact us by emailing epunft.cv19hr@nhs.net.
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