Job summary
We are looking for a full time Moving and Handling Trainer to join the Moving & Handling Service.
This post requires an individual with clinical healthcare experience to be enthusiastic and passionate about Moving & Handling safe practice and to deliver training within the classroom and departmental environments across all sites of the Trust. Whilst a 'train the trainer' qualification is required, any suitable candidate will be considered and training provided as appropriate.
The role is incredibly varied, and we are looking for someone who is dynamic, flexible and able to move across sites and various work streams including admin, practical training, equipment, clinical and non-clinical areas and all levels of staff.
The service operates 08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Friday, with the ability to be flexible to the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
To have effective and confident verbal and written communication and IT skills and be able to present moving & handling training programmes to all levels of staff both theory and practical.
To have prior knowledge of Moving and Handling Legislation and guidelines and experience of patient moving & handling practice and equipment and be physically able to demonstrate and supervise best practice and influence change as needed.
To be able to use various training materials including presentation aids, lesson plans, training records, and identify and use equipment for each session.
To be motivated and enthusiastic in supporting and developing Moving & Handling support programmes.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be able to work independently, including diary management, as well as being part of the service and the wider Occupational Health Team
Main duties are to:Deliver mandatory and departmental moving & handling training and assess staff in their knowledge and practice of patient and inanimate load handling.
Maintain and create relevant training resources including for e-learning and practical sessions.
Complete appropriate training paperwork and report to Managers when required.
Assist the Team in developing training programmes.
Help manage moving & handling equipment in terms of audits, provision, maintaining stock and dealing with fault queries and trials.
Supporting moving & handling champions.
Assist the Team with complex patient moving & handling risk assessments and requirements.
Assist the Team in supporting staff with their moving & handling tasks and workstation setup to help prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be able to work independently, including diary management, as well as being part of the service and the wider Occupational Health Team
Main duties are to:Deliver mandatory and departmental moving & handling training and assess staff in their knowledge and practice of patient and inanimate load handling.
Maintain and create relevant training resources including for e-learning and practical sessions.
Complete appropriate training paperwork and report to Managers when required.
Assist the Team in developing training programmes.
Help manage moving & handling equipment in terms of audits, provision, maintaining stock and dealing with fault queries and trials.
Supporting moving & handling champions.
Assist the Team with complex patient moving & handling risk assessments and requirements.
Assist the Team in supporting staff with their moving & handling tasks and workstation setup to help prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- A recognised moving and handling trainer's certificate based upon NBE inter professional curriculum
- Teaching qualifications eg DTTLS, PTTLS, C&G.
Desirable
- A recognised diploma in Back Care Management/Ergonomics or working towards it, OR a recognised healthcare qualification (eg. Occupational therapist, Physiotherapist, ergonomist, nurse, etc) or relevant.
Knowledge
Essential
- Current knowledge of manual handling practices, including simple ergonomic risk assessments and management of its application and practice in healthcare settings
- Good knowledge of safer patient handling, application of techniques and familiarity with current equipment options.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a healthcare setting/ post registration experience for healthcare.
- Experience in delivering moving and handling training and service
- Experience of teaching large and small groups with a variety of disciplines.
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a variety of healthcare-related workplace settings.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- A recognised moving and handling trainer's certificate based upon NBE inter professional curriculum
- Teaching qualifications eg DTTLS, PTTLS, C&G.
Desirable
- A recognised diploma in Back Care Management/Ergonomics or working towards it, OR a recognised healthcare qualification (eg. Occupational therapist, Physiotherapist, ergonomist, nurse, etc) or relevant.
Knowledge
Essential
- Current knowledge of manual handling practices, including simple ergonomic risk assessments and management of its application and practice in healthcare settings
- Good knowledge of safer patient handling, application of techniques and familiarity with current equipment options.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a healthcare setting/ post registration experience for healthcare.
- Experience in delivering moving and handling training and service
- Experience of teaching large and small groups with a variety of disciplines.
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a variety of healthcare-related workplace settings.
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).
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).
