Fit Testing /Infection Prevention and Control Support • Middlesbrough South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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in Middlesbrough
with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your professional background? Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your professional background?
2. What attracted you to this position at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust? What attracted you to this position at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
3. How do you prioritise tasks when managing multiple responsibilities? How do you prioritise tasks when managing multiple responsibilities?
4. What is your understanding of fit testing, particularly for FFP3 masks, and why is it important in a healthcare setting? What is your understanding of fit testing, particularly for FFP3 masks, and why is it important in a healthcare setting?
5. Can you describe any previous experience you have had with infection prevention and control practices? Can you describe any previous experience you have had with infection prevention and control practices?
6. How would you approach a situation where a staff member is reluctant to undergo fit testing? How would you approach a situation where a staff member is reluctant to undergo fit testing?
7. This role involves working closely with clinical staff. How do you ensure effective communication and collaboration with a diverse team? This role involves working closely with clinical staff. How do you ensure effective communication and collaboration with a diverse team?
8. Can you provide an example of a successful project or initiative you worked on as part of a team? Can you provide an example of a successful project or initiative you worked on as part of a team?
9. How do you contribute to a positive team environment, especially during challenging times? How do you contribute to a positive team environment, especially during challenging times?
10. Describe your experience with providing training or support to others. How do you adapt your training approach to meet different learning styles? Describe your experience with providing training or support to others. How do you adapt your training approach to meet different learning styles?
11. What strategies would you implement to audit and improve infection prevention practices within a clinical environment? What strategies would you implement to audit and improve infection prevention practices within a clinical environment?
12. How do you stay current with the latest guidelines and best practices in infection prevention and control? How do you stay current with the latest guidelines and best practices in infection prevention and control?
13. Can you give an example of a time when you identified a problem in infection prevention and control? What steps did you take to address it? Can you give an example of a time when you identified a problem in infection prevention and control? What steps did you take to address it?
14. In your opinion, what are the most significant challenges facing infection prevention and control today, and how might you address them in this role? In your opinion, what are the most significant challenges facing infection prevention and control today, and how might you address them in this role?
15. Are there any innovative approaches you have seen or would like to implement in the fit testing or infection prevention space? Are there any innovative approaches you have seen or would like to implement in the fit testing or infection prevention space?
16. Tell us about a time when you advocated for patient or staff safety in a previous role. Tell us about a time when you advocated for patient or staff safety in a previous role.
17. What does "patient safety" mean to you in the context of this position, and how would you ensure it is maintained? What does "patient safety" mean to you in the context of this position, and how would you ensure it is maintained?
18. How do you handle situations where health and safety policies may not be followed by staff or colleagues? How do you handle situations where health and safety policies may not be followed by staff or colleagues?
19. How do you manage stress and maintain motivation while working in a healthcare setting? How do you manage stress and maintain motivation while working in a healthcare setting?
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Role:Fit Testing /Infection Prevention and Control SupportinMiddlesbrough
Interviewed on Friday 4 April 2025
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nFit Testing /Infection Prevention and Control Support with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Middlesbrough\n\n Previous applicants need not apply. 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. 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 Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. "}