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Fit Testing /Infection Prevention and Control Support
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 12 day(s) ago
Reference: 328-CP-8258414
Job summary
We are looking for an energetic and motivated individual who genuinely has a desire to work in the speciality of Fit Testing and Infection Prevention and Control. You must be passionate about staff and patient safety, enthusiastic about exploring new ways of working and a team player, to help us deliver our overall Healthcare Associated Infection improvement strategy at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are a small team with a supportive administration team providing a 5 -day service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Fit Testing / IPC Support team undertaking a range of support activities with clinical staff across the Trust. This predominantly includes undertaking fit testing for FFP3 masks to ensure staff are wearing the most suitable mask to keep them safe. The post holder will also provide support, training and audit on IPC including sluice audits, environmental audits etc.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CP-8258414
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Communicates well in a clear and concise manner and good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication.
- Ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
- Able to work as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.
- Have a flexible approach to working hours and practices.
- Positive approach to service provision.
- Ability to demonstrate 6C's in practice.
Desirable
- Clinical experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Experience
Essential
- A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with the public.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's A-C (Maths & English) or equivalent qualification or experience
- NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience.
Desirable
- Attendance at Novice and leadership improvement sessions within first year of role
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Communicates well in a clear and concise manner and good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication.
- Ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
- Able to work as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.
- Have a flexible approach to working hours and practices.
- Positive approach to service provision.
- Ability to demonstrate 6C's in practice.
Desirable
- Clinical experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Experience
Essential
- A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with the public.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's A-C (Maths & English) or equivalent qualification or experience
- NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience.
Desirable
- Attendance at Novice and leadership improvement sessions within first year of role
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
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)