Lead Fit Test Trainer

Are you looking for a new challenge and to develop your expertise, knowledge and skills in respiratory protective equipment, mask fit testing and FFP3 resilience?�

We are looking for a dynamic self-starter to manage and deliver our FFP3 Resilience Service; this encompasses the central mask fit testing service, providing advice, guidance and support to staff at all levels across the Trust and leading on the fit tester training programmes.

You will join our Health & Safety Services Department, which is a small group of passionate and enthusiastic specialist advisers and trainers who advise and support the Trust to keep its staff safe whilst at work. There are three key services in the department; Health & Safety, Moving & Handling and FFP3 Resilience. We work Monday to Friday during core business hours (8am to 5pm), with some occasional out-of-hours working and training.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.�

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ?Job Description and Main Responsibilities? section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.�

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ?Good? by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.�

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Main Responsibilities�

? � �Act as the competent person and role model for fit testing and fit tester training, providing advice and guidance to all managers and staff within the Trust on the safe fitting and use of FFP3 respirators.�
? � �Responsible for organising and delivering the Trust?s central fit testing service.
? � �Responsible for developing, organising and delivering fit tester training programmes. �
? � �Work across SGH and PAH sites and be able to travel to satellite sites as required. ��
? � �Manage the trust-wide databases for FFP3 face fit tests and fit tester training.
? � �Contribute to reports for Divisional Governance teams, Corporate H&S Committee (CHSC) and Trust Executive Committee (TEC).�
? � �Advise and support the Head of H&S Services to develop the Trust?s FFP3 resilience strategy.

What We Are Looking For�
? � �You?ll be a self-starter with experience in mask fit testing programmes.�
? � �You?ll have a proactive approach to managing and prioritising your workload with flexibility and ability to work under pressure, with competing tasks and to tight deadlines.
? � �You pay attention to detail in your work and have a methodical approach to tasks. �
? � �Some of your work will be of a sensitive and confidential nature so you will be expected to maintain confidentiality and trust.