Clinical Supervisor (RPE) FFP3 Mask Fitting Programme

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., The post holder will undertake a clinical supervisory role of overseeing the band 3 fit tester in the central team whilst assisting with mask fit testing and it's processes both disposable and re-usable RPE within 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 needed 4. 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 results 6. 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 procedures 8. Supporting training of fit testers and fit testingWorking for our organisation This post is a part time vacancy with hours worked between Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm, although some flexibility is required around these hours to cover training requirements. You will be expected to work across all sites of ELHT as necessary., 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.

• 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, 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, 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, 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 criteria
• Specialist knowledge in a relevant subject to post graduate level, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

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• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
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Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.