Job summary
An exiting opportunity has arisen for a Manual Handling and Ergonomics Advisor. As a subject matter expert, the post holder will take a lead on providing advice across the trust and lead a training programme for department Risk Assessors.
We would welcome applications from enthusiastic, dynamic and visible candidates with a proven track record of leadership, organisational skills, creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Main duties of the job
The Manual Handling and Ergonomic Advisor will provide concise, timely and impartial advice, guidance and support to managers and staff to ensure the effectiveness of the Trust's arrangements for promoting safe handling & work activities.
As subject matter expert, the post holder will lead the trust towards compliance with legislation specifically Manual Handling Operations and Display Screen Equipment Regulations. The post holder will be responsible for delivery of the Manual Handling section of the health and safety action plan and will work with specialist leads to develop a standardised approach to delivering Manual Handling related tasks in the Trust. The post holder will also be responsible for the design, delivery, implementation, and evaluation of the manual handling risk assessment training programme across the trust and will work alongside the Head of Health & Safety Services to further develop the requirements.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered nurse or allied health professional - physiotherapist/occupational therapist
- Management qualification/transferable people management experience
- Accredited key trainers programme
- Recognised qualification in teaching or training and development
- Recognised moving and handling or ergonomics qualification, postgraduate level (or working towards)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Current manual handling management and advisory experience
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training
- Clear communicator and negotiator both internally and externally
- Highly specialised knowledge of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- Experience of moving and handling risk management
- Specialised knowledge of workplace musculoskeletal health issues, current best practice guidance and healthcare standards
- Experience of specialist moving and handling activities including those specific to the plus-sized patient group and bariatric management
Desirable
Aptitude
Essential
- Flexibility on hours as role demands
- Flexibility on travelling between sites as role demands
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and best practice
- Knowledge and understanding of current NHS risk management issues including CQC/NHS Litigation Authority standards
- Able to identify training and development needs and facilitate the design of appropriate solutions to meet those needs
- Well developed and demonstrable communications skills/influencing skills oral and written
- Able to build and maintain constructive partnerships with both internal and external
- Ability to manage varied and complex workload balancing strategic with operational requirements
- Excellent organisation skills
- Personal initiative and drive to deliver and exceed
- Innovative, motivated and adaptable
- Confident leader, able to gain commitment from staff and other colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered nurse or allied health professional - physiotherapist/occupational therapist
- Management qualification/transferable people management experience
- Accredited key trainers programme
- Recognised qualification in teaching or training and development
- Recognised moving and handling or ergonomics qualification, postgraduate level (or working towards)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Current manual handling management and advisory experience
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training
- Clear communicator and negotiator both internally and externally
- Highly specialised knowledge of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- Experience of moving and handling risk management
- Specialised knowledge of workplace musculoskeletal health issues, current best practice guidance and healthcare standards
- Experience of specialist moving and handling activities including those specific to the plus-sized patient group and bariatric management
Desirable
Aptitude
Essential
- Flexibility on hours as role demands
- Flexibility on travelling between sites as role demands
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and best practice
- Knowledge and understanding of current NHS risk management issues including CQC/NHS Litigation Authority standards
- Able to identify training and development needs and facilitate the design of appropriate solutions to meet those needs
- Well developed and demonstrable communications skills/influencing skills oral and written
- Able to build and maintain constructive partnerships with both internal and external
- Ability to manage varied and complex workload balancing strategic with operational requirements
- Excellent organisation skills
- Personal initiative and drive to deliver and exceed
- Innovative, motivated and adaptable
- Confident leader, able to gain commitment from staff and other colleagues
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Education and Research Centre
Safety Dept, level 5, Education Centre. Upper Maudlin St
Bristol
BS28AE
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
