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Job overview
A vacancy has arisen to become the Trust’s mask fit tester.
The post holder will act as the Trust’s main provider of respiratory protection equipment face mask fit testing. Testing is in line with HSE guidance on fit testing INDG479 and the tester shall be trained and qualified to perform face fit testing using the quantitative method and have significant experience in providing tests. Tests shall be performed at locations throughout the Trust and sometimes outside of normal working hours to meet the needs of a dispersed community workforce. The post holder shall be the central point of contact for mask fit testing matters.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will administer all fit-test appointments by liaising with team leads and individual staff members for appointment times and locations and administer the appointment portal.
The role shall be flexible, and the post holder will be expected to periodically assist in other tasks performed by the logistics team, including liaison with staff and service users, the Trust parking service, the Trust emergency female sanitary products program and other duties as required
Main duties of the job
Plan mask fit testing schedule to meet Trust demand
Accurately record outcomes of fit testing, including paper records, spreadsheets and databases.
Review fit testing records to identify any staff who are due for periodic retesting or need to be tested on alternative masks
Screen staff to ensure they are suitable for FFP3 respirator use and testing, and that proper respirator sizing and style is used.
Maintain inventory of respirators, testing solution, and other fit-testing supplies
Monitor and manage equipment used for fit testing and ensure sufficient testing equipment is available to deliver the program. Arrange and coordinate calibration of Porta Count fit testing machines
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached Job Description and person sepcification.
The post holder will act as the Trust’s main provider of respiratory protection equipment and face mask fit testing. Testing is in line with HSE guidance on fit testing INDG479, and the tester shall be trained and qualified to perform face fit testing using the quantitative method and have significant experience in providing tests. Tests shall be performed at locations throughout the Trust and sometimes outside of normal working hours to meet the needs of a dispersed community workforce. The post holder shall be the central point of contact for mask fit testing matters and will be based within a new logistics and special projects team.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to take on other tasks as necessary within a busy Estates and Facilities team
Skills
Essential
- Good inter-personal skills in verbal, written and presentation forms
Desirable
- Good IT skills with the ability to work between applications including portal-based Ability to analyse data to support informed decision making.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a community healthcare setting
- Relevant experience of mask fit testing, specifically the quantitative method
Desirable
- Relevant knowledge of the health care environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A-level or NVQ level 3 standard
- Significant experience working in a service/delivery role and be willing to undertake training required for the role
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good communication and strong listening skills
Desirable
- Ability to creatively solve problems
- Ability to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously
- Ability to demonstrate Self awareness and flexibility
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This advert is for Band 3 Mask Fit Tester with Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Based at Birmingham Dental Hospital. The application deadline is 20 Jul 2026.
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