FIT testing session: 22 March

February 21, 2023

As you may be aware, FIT testing is now a national competency on ESR, and colleagues that want to have the competency will need to be signed off by a accredited FIT testers. The first session will be held on Wednesday 22 March, 9am – 1pm in the old security bungalow at City. To book onto this training session please email scott.shenton@nhs.net. Note: This training session will also cover training for FIT testers.

More appointments available for FIT testing – book in on ESR:

Due to an increase in demand for fit testing, there have been more appointments made available for colleagues. In the first instance appointments should be made using the ESR portal.

• Log onto ESR and search for ‘fit testing’ under ‘my learning’ and book an appointment to be fit tested
• FIT testing is a mandatory role specific requirement
• FIT Testing is held in the Old Security Bungalow, City Hospital

For a step by step booking guide, follow the instructions here: Booking your Fit Test.

Note: If you book an appointment for FIT Testing via ESR you will only become compliant on your mandatory training if you attend the appointment.

For those that cannot access ESR, or for ad-hoc appointments on the day please contact one of the colleagues listed below:

• Kristian Burgoyne – 07977687526
• Qamar Zaman – 07977687571
• Scott Shenton – 07866007539