Job summary
Health and Safety Trainer (Moving and Handling)
Division: Corporate
Care Group: Corporate Nursing
Band: 7
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Interview Date: 21st July 2025
We have an exciting opportunity for a registered health professional to join our Health & Safety Services Department as the Trust's trainer for moving and handling on a full-time basis.
The successful candidate will work closely with the clinical and non-clinical teams to lead the development and delivery of the Trust's moving and handling training strategy, aiming to prevent and reduce musculoskeletal injuries among staff, thereby ensuring their health and safety, which in turn supports the provision of excellent patient care.
The successful candidate will have experience in training staff and will ideally possess train-the-trainer certificates for both moving and handling and the use of evacuation equipment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for;
Acting as the Trust's competent person concerning the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as Amended) (MHOR).
The day-to-day management and delivery of effective trust-wide systems and processes to effectively gather and act upon patient safety and quality of care information related to moving and handling, in line with current Government Legislation, Regulations, Policy Guidance, and good practice.
Supporting a culture that improves quality by enabling the delivery of high-quality care through the effective identification of lessons/areas for improvement and promotion of learning as a result of data analysis and investigation, using audit and evaluation cycles to seek assurance.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.
As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.
Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:
B - Bold
E - Every person counts
S - Sharing and open
T - Together
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management and implementation of the moving and handling Programme of Work/Plan with day-to-day management of health & safety activities.
Ensure that Health & Safety strategies, policies, and processes are reviewed and updated regularly to ensure they reflect changes and improvements in the national Health & Safety agenda, relevant legislation, and guidance.
Act as a role model for working with people who use our services, their families, carers, and others, as well as staff to create an atmosphere of transparency, openness, and candour, leading and chairing relevant groups/meetings as required.
Responsible for undertaking immediate action, on behalf of the Trust, to address health & safety concerns. This may involve being disturbed from other work regularly. It may also involve exposure to staff, their line managers, and services who may be concerned about incidents.
To undertake a central advisory and monitoring role in the implementation of the MHOR and the reduction of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the Trust.
To provide specialist advice and training to managers and staff on all moving and handling related activities, including: risk assessments, equipment selection, and provision.
Represent the Trust and liaise as necessary with other NHS bodies, local authorities, and government departments on matters relating to patient safety.
Escalating concerns regarding health & safety activities, and outcomes from investigations, which identify potential issues for professional competencies and/or conduct.
Use highly developed analytic skills for both qualitative and quantitative data received to deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of Health & Safety for the Trusts Board, Sub Committee, or Groups.
Ensure that the Trust Board, Governors, senior managers and clinical directors and service managers receive regular information about the quality and safety of their service, including interpretation of National and Local data sets, the numbers and types of incidents and the recommendations for learning as a result of investigation, including developing ad-hoc reports as required.
Ensure the health & safety team effectively secretariat relevant meetings with the timely circulation of papers.
Active liaison with clinical and non-clinical directorates and senior management at all levels of the organisation, to provide health and safety support and advice as required.
Develops evidence-based systems and pathways to assist departments with risk assessments for multi-disciplinary and complex handling situations, including evaluation of resultant safe systems of work
Uses an evidence-based approach to support departments with risk assessments for complex handling activities. Using a simple range of tools to identify the level of risk, recommend suitable risk reduction measures, and complete as necessary, safe systems of work.
Where necessary, explore other sources of information and liaise with specialist staff (internal or external) as appropriate.
Researches a range of handling equipment suitable to meet the existing and future identified needs of the Trust, and liaises with purchasing managers on provision and maintenance needs, including development of business cases where required.
Identifies and evaluates a range of handling equipment suitable for the identified needs of the Trust
Designs, delivers, and evaluates a range of training programmes for staff and keyworkers to meet the identified needs of the Trust
Evaluates general and specific training programmes to identify unmet needs and explores emerging trends for further action.
Contributes to the design, interpretation, and resulting action plans from quality assurance audits and accident investigations
Promotes a preventative approach to MSDs through the evaluation of audit findings and root cause analysis of accidents, to identify trends and recommend measures to address identified needs.
Provides advice and training to staff on completion of robust care plans and handling documentation, exploring other sources of information in complex situations when required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management and implementation of the moving and handling Programme of Work/Plan with day-to-day management of health & safety activities.
Ensure that Health & Safety strategies, policies, and processes are reviewed and updated regularly to ensure they reflect changes and improvements in the national Health & Safety agenda, relevant legislation, and guidance.
Act as a role model for working with people who use our services, their families, carers, and others, as well as staff to create an atmosphere of transparency, openness, and candour, leading and chairing relevant groups/meetings as required.
Responsible for undertaking immediate action, on behalf of the Trust, to address health & safety concerns. This may involve being disturbed from other work regularly. It may also involve exposure to staff, their line managers, and services who may be concerned about incidents.
To undertake a central advisory and monitoring role in the implementation of the MHOR and the reduction of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the Trust.
To provide specialist advice and training to managers and staff on all moving and handling related activities, including: risk assessments, equipment selection, and provision.
Represent the Trust and liaise as necessary with other NHS bodies, local authorities, and government departments on matters relating to patient safety.
Escalating concerns regarding health & safety activities, and outcomes from investigations, which identify potential issues for professional competencies and/or conduct.
Use highly developed analytic skills for both qualitative and quantitative data received to deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of Health & Safety for the Trusts Board, Sub Committee, or Groups.
Ensure that the Trust Board, Governors, senior managers and clinical directors and service managers receive regular information about the quality and safety of their service, including interpretation of National and Local data sets, the numbers and types of incidents and the recommendations for learning as a result of investigation, including developing ad-hoc reports as required.
Ensure the health & safety team effectively secretariat relevant meetings with the timely circulation of papers.
Active liaison with clinical and non-clinical directorates and senior management at all levels of the organisation, to provide health and safety support and advice as required.
Develops evidence-based systems and pathways to assist departments with risk assessments for multi-disciplinary and complex handling situations, including evaluation of resultant safe systems of work
Uses an evidence-based approach to support departments with risk assessments for complex handling activities. Using a simple range of tools to identify the level of risk, recommend suitable risk reduction measures, and complete as necessary, safe systems of work.
Where necessary, explore other sources of information and liaise with specialist staff (internal or external) as appropriate.
Researches a range of handling equipment suitable to meet the existing and future identified needs of the Trust, and liaises with purchasing managers on provision and maintenance needs, including development of business cases where required.
Identifies and evaluates a range of handling equipment suitable for the identified needs of the Trust
Designs, delivers, and evaluates a range of training programmes for staff and keyworkers to meet the identified needs of the Trust
Evaluates general and specific training programmes to identify unmet needs and explores emerging trends for further action.
Contributes to the design, interpretation, and resulting action plans from quality assurance audits and accident investigations
Promotes a preventative approach to MSDs through the evaluation of audit findings and root cause analysis of accidents, to identify trends and recommend measures to address identified needs.
Provides advice and training to staff on completion of robust care plans and handling documentation, exploring other sources of information in complex situations when required
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of statutory and regulatory, guidance and best practice framework requirements for health and safety
- Understanding of Equality and Diversity issues
- Demonstrates up to date, evidence based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Understanding of the healthcare environment in both acute and community settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous NHS Experience working at a similar level
- Educated to Degree level or higher in relevant field (Nursing, Midwifery, Ergonomics, Allied Health Professional, or Paramedics)
- Trained in an accredited Moving and Handling Qualifications (RoSPA level 3 award in Safer people handling or equivalent)
- Recognised Teacher/Trainer training Qualification
Desirable
- NEBOSH National General Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing Moving and Handling in an acute hospital environment
- Registered Member Standard of National Back Exchange
- CPD regular attandance at conferences and relevant study days
- Design, implementation and delivery of training courses
- Experience in conducting Moving and Handling risk assessment for people and inanimate objects
- Experience in developing policy, guidelines and managing resources
Desirable
- Understand the professional and ethical issues involved in providing healthcare
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
- Experience in handling performance data of moving and handling, and drafting reports with recommendations
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of statutory and regulatory, guidance and best practice framework requirements for health and safety
- Understanding of Equality and Diversity issues
- Demonstrates up to date, evidence based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Understanding of the healthcare environment in both acute and community settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous NHS Experience working at a similar level
- Educated to Degree level or higher in relevant field (Nursing, Midwifery, Ergonomics, Allied Health Professional, or Paramedics)
- Trained in an accredited Moving and Handling Qualifications (RoSPA level 3 award in Safer people handling or equivalent)
- Recognised Teacher/Trainer training Qualification
Desirable
- NEBOSH National General Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing Moving and Handling in an acute hospital environment
- Registered Member Standard of National Back Exchange
- CPD regular attandance at conferences and relevant study days
- Design, implementation and delivery of training courses
- Experience in conducting Moving and Handling risk assessment for people and inanimate objects
- Experience in developing policy, guidelines and managing resources
Desirable
- Understand the professional and ethical issues involved in providing healthcare
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
- Experience in handling performance data of moving and handling, and drafting reports with recommendations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
