Job summary 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 mangers 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 whom 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 with 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 (COSSH) 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 COIVD 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 data base in a timely way About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares 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 Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rota Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 364-A-8593 Job locations The Lodge Wickford SS11 7XX Job description Job responsibilities For further information then please check the job description and personal specification. Any questions please contract KatherynHobbs Job description Job responsibilities For further information then please check the job description and personal specification. Any questions please contract KatherynHobbs Person Specification education Essential oGCSE level 4 or equivalent in English and Maths oNVQ Level 3 in healthcare, or equivalent experience or willingness to undertake oAssociate Practitioner Qualifications or equivalent experience Desirable oAttendance at relevant IPC education/ training events/ courses Knowledge Essential oDemonstrable experience of working in varying health care environments oKnowledge of relevant IPC guidance and standards including the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Skills Essential oExperience of working as part of a multi- disciplinary team oAbility to use a variety of IT equipment and packages personal qualities Essential oBe able to negotiate and influence others oAbility to work within a team and independently oAble to challenge and be challenged oGood time management skills oAbility to evidence data in a timely and accurate way Additional Qualities Essential oDelivering compassionate and respectful care oExcellent communication skills oFull UK driving licence and ability to travel across trust sites as required oMust be able to work unsupervised Person Specification education Essential oGCSE level 4 or equivalent in English and Maths oNVQ Level 3 in healthcare, or equivalent experience or willingness to undertake oAssociate Practitioner Qualifications or equivalent experience Desirable oAttendance at relevant IPC education/ training events/ courses Knowledge Essential oDemonstrable experience of working in varying health care environments oKnowledge of relevant IPC guidance and standards including the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Skills Essential oExperience of working as part of a multi- disciplinary team oAbility to use a variety of IT equipment and packages personal qualities Essential oBe able to negotiate and influence others oAbility to work within a team and independently oAble to challenge and be challenged oGood time management skills oAbility to evidence data in a timely and accurate way Additional Qualities Essential oDelivering compassionate and respectful care oExcellent communication skills oFull UK driving licence and ability to travel across trust sites as required oMust be able to work unsupervised 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address The Lodge Wickford SS11 7XX Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)