Job summary
Moving and Handling Trainer - Trustwide - Part time or Job share.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5's Healthcare professionals to join us to assist in the provision of an expert, specialised Manual Handling service.
To undertake a supporting role to the Moving and Handling Advisory Service (MHAS) and to assist in the provision of an expert, specialised service of training, advice and support regarding moving and handling of people and objects.
Main duties of the job
The suitable candidate will be able to demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for moving and handling. It is essential that you are a good communicator and be physically fit enough to perform equipment demonstrations and manoeuvres on a regular basis.
As the suitable candidate will be expected to work across the whole trust, a driving license is essential.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake a supporting role to the Moving and Handling Advisory Service (MHAS) and to assist in the provision of an expert specialised service of training, advice and support regarding moving and handling of people and objects. To assist in the development of moving and handling services and delivering exemplary clinical practice in all areas of the Trust, contributing to the reduction of moving and handling incidents across the Trust and to patient and staff safety. To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organizational boundaries
It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments tothe role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake a supporting role to the Moving and Handling Advisory Service (MHAS) and to assist in the provision of an expert specialised service of training, advice and support regarding moving and handling of people and objects. To assist in the development of moving and handling services and delivering exemplary clinical practice in all areas of the Trust, contributing to the reduction of moving and handling incidents across the Trust and to patient and staff safety. To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organizational boundaries
It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments tothe role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A healthcare qualification to degree level (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Membership of a professional body (e.g. RCN, CSP, COT, etc.)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Interest in/ experience with moving and handling assessment and planning
- Proven experience working with patients/service users in care pathways and their practical applications and outcomes
Desirable
- Some experience of supervision of others
- Some experience of integrated care team work
- Proven experience in preparing written reports
- Some experience in statistical analysis
Skills & Abilities
Desirable
- Evidence of practical teaching experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
Other Requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant interest group, e.g. National Back Exchange
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A healthcare qualification to degree level (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Membership of a professional body (e.g. RCN, CSP, COT, etc.)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Interest in/ experience with moving and handling assessment and planning
- Proven experience working with patients/service users in care pathways and their practical applications and outcomes
Desirable
- Some experience of supervision of others
- Some experience of integrated care team work
- Proven experience in preparing written reports
- Some experience in statistical analysis
Skills & Abilities
Desirable
- Evidence of practical teaching experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
Other Requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant interest group, e.g. National Back Exchange
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).
