Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Moving and Handling Trainer and Coordinator

The closing date is 30 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 professional to join us to assist in providing an expert moving and handling/ergonomic service to DPT.

This role will be responsible for the delivery of appropriate and competent moving and handling training (both clinical and non-clinical) to all the mental health, neurodiversity and learning difficulties services within Devon Partnership Trust.

The post holder with the support of the Moving & Handling/Ergonomics Lead will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of safe, meaningful and cost effective training to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees, patients and others who may be involved with, or affected by moving and handling activities

Main duties of the job

The suitable candidate will demonstrate genuine passion and enthusiasm for moving and handling. Working alongside the Moving and Handling / Ergonomic Lead, you will contribute to the development and delivery of a trust-wide, bespoke training programme. This programme will be tailored to meet the diverse needs of patients including those with mental health conditions, neurodiverse profiles, learning disabilities, and physical health complexities as well as the varying needs of staff.

It is essential that you are able to work autonomously and reliably, be a good organiser, communicator be confident and physically fit enough to perform both clinical and non-clinical moving and handling techniques and equipment demonstrations on a frequent basis.

In this role, you will be actively involved in maintaining and enhancing safety systems and processes and applying and integrating into to various clinical/patient risks to help reduce the risk of harm.

Mobility across the organisation is essential as the suitable candidate will be expected to work across the whole trust.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of co-production, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata (22.5 hours per week)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0866

Job locations

The Learning & Development Centre

Avon House, Langdon Hospital

Dawlish

Devon

EX7 0NR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate extensive, relevant experience in a variety of clinical and training settings
Experience in developing, delivering and appraising training materials and courses

Qualifications

Essential

Registered professional i.e. Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or equivalent in-depth knowledge and experience.

Desirable

Recognised qualification in moving & handling training (including patient handling)

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Extensive working knowledge of a broad range of moving & handling techniques and associated equipment
Knowledge of the relevant national clinical guidelines, and experience of implementing these recommendations in practice
In depth working knowledge of risk assessments and incident reporting within the NHS
Appropriate level of general fitness to safely carry out requirements of post, including moving and handling of people in complex and repetitive situations.
Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate extensive, relevant experience in a variety of clinical and training settings
Experience in developing, delivering and appraising training materials and courses

Qualifications

Essential

Registered professional i.e. Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or equivalent in-depth knowledge and experience.

Desirable

Recognised qualification in moving & handling training (including patient handling)

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Extensive working knowledge of a broad range of moving & handling techniques and associated equipment
Knowledge of the relevant national clinical guidelines, and experience of implementing these recommendations in practice
In depth working knowledge of risk assessments and incident reporting within the NHS
Appropriate level of general fitness to safely carry out requirements of post, including moving and handling of people in complex and repetitive situations.
Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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