Fit Tester for Respiratory Equipment
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 18.75
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role involves supporting clinical and non-clinical staff by ensuring they are appropriately fit tested for FFP3 respirator masks. The post holder will document results digitally, assist with administration and booking, and manage enquiries for the fit testing team. Responsibilities also include maintaining equipment and researching fit testing methods.
Essential criteria
- GCSE/ O Levels education (9-4/A*- C) in Maths and English (or equivalent literacy and numeracy)
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
- Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently. (If you have a full driving licence there will be an expectation to drive trust vehicles where required)
- Expected to work occasional weekends with notice and in agreement with line manager to meet service demand.
- GCSE/ O Levels education (9-4/A*- C) in Maths and English (or equivalent literacy and numeracy)
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
- Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently. (If you have a full driving licence there will be an expectation to drive trust vehicles where required)
- Expected to work occasional weekends with notice and in agreement with line manager to meet service demand.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Fit Tester for Respiratory Equipment
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part-time, 18.75 hours per week.
The post holderis responsible for supporting clinical and non-clinical staff in all GHC localities by ensuring staff are appropriately fit tested to available FFP3 respirator masks. The post holder will document results digitally and support the team with administration and booking of staff testing.
Main duties of the job
Manage enquiries that require a response from the fit testing team, effectively and efficiently to avoid unnecessary waiting times/lost referrals.
Accurately enter data on appropriate systems in accordance with Information Governance policy.
Demonstrates appropriate use of PPE when completing tests in clinical areas and able to communicate with colleagues about use of FFP3 masks
Undertake fit testing accurately as per procedure, communicating clear instructions to those undertaking the test
Ensure all fit testing results are communicated and recorded appropriately in line with service guidelines.
Ensures fit testing equipment is kept clean and maintained and ensure that a thorough decontamination is completed at the end of each day.
Researches and assesses fit testing methods and equipment, and FFP3 masks where
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