Job summary
Are you an experienced Nurse, OT or Physiotherapist looking for something a little bit different in your next role? Are you passionate about staff wellbeing and have an interest in teaching others?
We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional to join our Staff Health and Wellbeing Team as a Manual Handling Advisor for 22.5 hrs per week.
As an overall team we are a mix of professions and sit under a specialist Wellbeing function as opposed to being part of an Occupational Health Team. This means we can really link into the support and benefits the Trust has to offer and you will have an excellent opportunity to impact and influence staff wellbeing and direct patient care.
As an "Ergonomics Service" our aim is to reduceand prevent musculoskeletal injuries within our staff group and you would be a key part in this. You will deliver manual handling education and training to all levels of staff as well as providing specialist manual handling advice and support to clinical and non-clinical teams. Additionally, you will perform individual employee risk assessments for both manual handling and ergonomics.
As a Trust we are big on staff development and can offer both internal and external training opportunities.
We operate 09:00 - 15:00 Monday to Friday and your hours would need to be done in this time. The office base for this role is St Marks in Maidenhead however your role would involve a mix of travel to different sites across Berkshire along with home working.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver evidenced based moving and handling training and education
- Undertake individualised employee assessments on ergonomics and manual handling both virtually and face to face
- Perform individualised risk assessments for patients with complex moving and handling needs
- Undertaking advanced assessment of difficult and complex workplace issues. Subsequently, implement appropriate and evidence-based equipment provision, in order to reduce the risk of harm to patients, their carer's and staff
- Assist with risk management, including datix incident management support and policy development
- Promote health and wellbeing for trust employees
- To deputise for the Senior Ergonomic Advisor in matters relating to the ergonomics team. This will include attending meetings, deputising for or making decisions with regards to other areas of Health and Wellbeing
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solution
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- A registered health professional e.g. Nurse, OT, physiotherapist
- Previous experience in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of the principles of safe manual handling and ergonomics know how to apply these within a healthcare environment
- Full UK license and access to vehicle
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Emma Porter, Senior Ergonomic Advisoron 07880554249or emailEmma.porter@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- A registered health professional e.g. Nurse, OT, physiotherapist
- Previous experience in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of the principles of safe manual handling and ergonomics know how to apply these within a healthcare environment
- Full UK license and access to vehicle
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Emma Porter, Senior Ergonomic Advisoron 07880554249or emailEmma.porter@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent experience
- Professional Clinical qualification i.e. Physiotherapist, Nurse occupational Therapist
- Registered Health Care Professional e.g. registered with HPC or NMC
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in Manual Handling/ biomechanics
- Qualification in Occupational Safety and Health
- Evidence of a recognised teaching certificate/ qualification
- Member of the National Back Exchange
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Maintenance of professional standards
- Updating of health and safety knowledge
- Evidence of current CPD portfolio
Previous Experience
Essential
- Background in physiotherapy, manual handling, ergonomics, or related healthcare profession.
- Experience in training and practical demonstration
Desirable
- Experience of working in an advisory ergonomic/manual handling role within a range of healthcare / social settings
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- An engaging and competent trainer and presenter
Desirable
- A proven track record of innovation and problem solving
- Knowledge of specialist equipment required when manual handling in clinical practice
- Understanding of NHS structures
- Sound knowledge of all legislation pertinent to manual handling
- Sound knowledge of current guidance/strategy from DOH, RCN, NBE
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent experience
- Professional Clinical qualification i.e. Physiotherapist, Nurse occupational Therapist
- Registered Health Care Professional e.g. registered with HPC or NMC
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in Manual Handling/ biomechanics
- Qualification in Occupational Safety and Health
- Evidence of a recognised teaching certificate/ qualification
- Member of the National Back Exchange
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Maintenance of professional standards
- Updating of health and safety knowledge
- Evidence of current CPD portfolio
Previous Experience
Essential
- Background in physiotherapy, manual handling, ergonomics, or related healthcare profession.
- Experience in training and practical demonstration
Desirable
- Experience of working in an advisory ergonomic/manual handling role within a range of healthcare / social settings
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- An engaging and competent trainer and presenter
Desirable
- A proven track record of innovation and problem solving
- Knowledge of specialist equipment required when manual handling in clinical practice
- Understanding of NHS structures
- Sound knowledge of all legislation pertinent to manual handling
- Sound knowledge of current guidance/strategy from DOH, RCN, NBE
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post
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).
