Clinical Supervisor (RPE) FFP3 Mask Fitting Programme
Job Description
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake a clinicalsupervisory roleofoverseeingthe band 3fit testerin thecentralteamwhilstassistingwith maskfittestingandit'sprocessesboth disposable and re-usable RPEwithin clinical divisions.
In 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 needed4. 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 results6. 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 procedures8. Supporting training of fit testers and fit testing
About us
This post is a part time vacancy with hours worked between Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm, although some flexibilityis required around these hours to cover training requirements.
You will be expected to work across all sites of ELHT as necessary.
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications,
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional e.g NMC for nurses, GPhC for pharmacists, HCPC for allied health care professionals.
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Current RPE FFP3 mask fit test training / update or willingness to undertake
- Further training or experience in a clinical supervisory position
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Practical skills and knowledge of IP&C procedures
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Good decision making skills
- Evidence of supporting staff in practice
- Able to work under limited supervision using own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others' workloads
Values
Essential
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
- Flexible approach to work and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience in similar role in public sector
- Previous experience in clinical supervision
- Knowledge of AGPs and COVID National guidelines
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Working knowledge and literate with computer skills to use of word document, internet access and email correspondence and electronic record keeping
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development and willingness to commit to ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge in a relevant subject to post graduate level
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Across ELHT Sites
Haslingden Rd
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom
