About this role
Job summary
The FFP3 Fit Testing Officer (EPRR) is a Band 3 role within the Trust's Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Department. The postholder delivers a reliable, evidence-based RPE face-fit testing service for colleagues who require tight-fitting respirators (e.g. FFP3) for their duties.
The role ensures testing is carried out in line with HSE INDG479 and HSG53 and supports Trust compliance with COSHH and NHS England EPRR Core Standards.
The postholder also contributes to wider EPRR activity, including incident response support, training delivery (for example HAZMAT/CBRN awareness, IOR/"Remove, Remove, Remove"), and participation in exercises. The post is based across all DBTH sites and reports to the EPRR Officer.
Main duties of the job
Face-fit testing (primary focus)
Plan and deliver qualitative (Bitrex/Saccharin) and quantitative (e.g. PortaCount) face-fit testing in accordance with HSE INDG479/HSG53 and Trust policy. Provide clear pre-test instructions; run tests in a safe, controlled environment; and record pass/fail outcomes and fit factors as appropriate. Issue certificates and maintain accurate, auditable records. Ensure the respirator used in practice is the same model/size the wearer has been fit tested to; advise on donning/doffing and daily fit checks. Identify when re-testing is needed (e.g. significant weight change, facial surgery/dental work, new model/size of RPE) and help schedule timely reviews. Support selection and evaluation of suitable RPE models stocked by the Trust, working with Procurement to ensure availability of test masks and consumables.
Equipment, standards and competence
Work to HSE good practice and Trust policies; maintain own competence and, where required, work towards/maintain Fit2Fit accreditation (method(s) relevant to duties). Support EPRR training and exercise delivery (e.g. HAZMAT/CBRN awareness, IOR/"Remove, Remove, Remove", CDU deployment drills, PRPS familiarisation), aligned to Domain 10 of the Core Standards and DBTH frameworks. Provide on-site support during live incidents as directed, including logistics for RPE distribution, rapid testing/verification, and responder safety briefings.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Education to Level 3 (A-Level, NVQ3) or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Fit2Fit accreditation (QLFT and/or QNFT) or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe. Evidence of recent CPD in RPE/fit testing/EPRR.
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Understanding of RPE selection and fit testing in line with HSE INDG479/HSG53 and COSHH principles. Experience delivering qualitative fit testing (QLFT) in a healthcare or safety-critical setting, or demonstrable capability to do so after training. Experience maintaining testing equipment, consumables and accurate compliance records.
Desirable
Experience with quantitative fit testing (QNFT). Confident providing brief training on donning/doffing, storage and daily fit checks. Exposure to EPRR activities (training, exercising or incident support) and/or HAZMAT/CBRN awareness.
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.
Employer details Employer name Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)