Clinical Supervisor for RPE FFP3 mask fit testing, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the protection and safeguarding of staff from potential harm.They will support divisional areas in carrying out fit testing, as well as undertake fit testing themselves, ensuring masks are correctly fitted and provide an effective seal to protect against airborne transmission of the virus.
The post holder will undertake a clinical supervisory role of oversee ing the band 3 fit t ester in the central team whilst assisting with mask fit testing and it’s processes both disposable and re-usable RPE within clinical divisions .
I n particular, the post holder will be responsible for :
1. Delivery of a safe RPE FFP3 mask fit testing service, assisting to influence and facilitate change within the setting and and clinical divisions.
2. The supervision of clinical assessment prior to and during fit testing.
3. Supporting ELHT staff to deliver Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGP) for patents safely whilst keeping themselves free from harm and offering specialist advice as needed
4. The supervision of setting up equipment and preparation of staff for fit testing ensuring masks are donned correctly, making a difference to staff safety.
5. The supervision of the Qualitative and Quantitative fit testing methods and various stations within testing environment’s so delivering safely quality results
6. The clinical supervision of safe fit testing and completion of documentation of staff being fit tested.
7. Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures
8. Supporting training of fit testers and fit testing
This post is a part time vacancy with hours worked between Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm, although some flexibility is required around these hours to cover training requirements.
You will be expected to work across all sites of ELHT as necessary.
To support the central mask fitting service and clinical divisions in the delivery of fit testing to all ELHT staff. The core purpose of the role is to coordinate and deliver fit testing activity, ensuring it is carried out safely, efficiently and in line with organisational and statutory requirements. The post holder will provide training and practical support to Divisional teams, helping to build capability and ensure staff are fit tested in a timely way.
Please see the job description and personal specification for full details of what this role entails.
