Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Moving and Handling Trainer

The closing date is 05 March 2026

Job summary

The Trust has the ambition of delivering high quality patient moving and handling training and has set its longer-term vision to provide this to all staff that need.

The primary purpose of The Patient Moving and Handling Trainer (The Trainer) is to deliver sufficient high-quality patient moving and handling training at designated training locations and also at clinical settings across the Trust. A high regard for safety of patients and staff will be at the core of all training, advice and guidance provided.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have the ability to assess moving and handling equipment and ensure that the most appropriate equipment is used for the needs of patients. The post holder will need to be dedicated and self-motivated as they will act as a source of expert knowledge and advice in all aspects of the safe moving and handling of patients. The post holder will work as part of a small team to plan, develop and deliver effective moving and handling training to all staff identified groups. The majority of the training will be concentrated at training centres that have appropriate equipment. There may also be some requirement to attend any Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust locations where specialist or complex training requirements are supported (this could be by the Advisor, or organized through the equipment provider).

The Trainer may be required to deputise for the Patient Moving and Handling Advisor from time to time.

About us

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are to be regarded as broad areas of responsibility and do not necessarily detail all the tasks which you may be required to perform.

This job description may be subject to change from time to time in order to meet the changing needs of the Trust and department and any changes should be discussed with you. All duties and responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with statutory legislation, CNWL Standing Orders, Health and Safety regulations and professional Codes of Practice.

Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. "Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."As such, if you don't meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. Please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Date posted

19 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inc HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

333-C-HQ-2050-A

Job locations

Trust HQ

London

NW1 3AX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Training

1.1 To deliver a training programme for patient moving and handling in line with the Trust Policy, Health and Safety Legislation, National recognized guidance, and The Health and Safety Executive.

1.2 Deliver training packages to targeted Trust staff predominantly at training centres and also on site (as needed), ensuring that those staff trained are competent to undertake patient lifting responsibilities.

1.3 To provide expert knowledge to colleagues on Patient Moving and Handling.

1.4 To undertake assessments of patient moving and handling on site to validate staff training requirements.

1.5 To be able to work in collaboration with all staff across the Trust and discuss any relevant issues as they arise.

1.6 To enable teams to complete appropriate assessment of bariatric needs of individuals to ensure patient and staff safety during moving and handling.

1.7 To identify gaps in delivery of high quality training for Patient Moving and Handling, and to collaborate with services to put in place appropriate corrective actions.

1.8 Promote the role of the service as a contributor to high quality care, clinical governance and risk reduction.

1.9 Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

1.10 Keep relevant, clear and accurate records of training and assessment activity ensuring that confidentiality is upheld

1.11 Working closely and collaboratively as a team towards set objectives and use personal discretion in the prioritisation of workload and how to support the delivery of moving and handling to the Trust, across all sites.

1.12 Adopting robust reporting tools to provide the Trust with Assurance that that the services meet the required standards for safe and efficient Patient Moving and Handling.

1.13 Training on relevant legislation, use of risk assessments, analysis of incident reporting and enabling staff to carry out patient assessments.