The closing date for this job has now passed.

Job reference: 031837
Salary: Band 3 (£20,700- £22,594)
Job closing date: 09/10/2020
Job Type: Other Therapeutic
Location: NHS Lothian
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 25/09/2020
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
Department: Occupational Health & Safety Services

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NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***


The post holder is expected to undertake face fit testing as directed by the RPES Team Lead and importantly working with Service staff to ensure that there is in place an effective system for the use, checking and maintaining Respiratory Protective Equipment and associated other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.

The post holder will support, assist and provide specialist advice to nursing and medical staff based on the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Guidance document HSG 53, Respiratory Protective Equipment at Work 2013 and HSE document INDG479, Guidance on respiratory protective equipment (RPE) fit testing.

**Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**   

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Julia Johnston on 07970373881 or at julia.johnston@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

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