Job summary
The post holder will support the Senior Manual Handling Advisor throughout the whole range of manual handling service functions and act as subject matter expert for manual handling training supporting the Learning and Development team to ensure manual handling training is fit for purpose and reflects current best practice and industry standards.
The post holder will act as a key competent person for the Trust on Manual Handling, providing support, advice and training in all areas of manual handling, including standard patient handling as well as the handling of inanimate loads and objects.
The post holder may also be required to provide general health and safety support from time to time.
They will work proactively with managers to establish and maintain a system that promotes a culture of safe working practices across the hospital sites and provide direct support and guidance to the health and safety team, learning and development team and staff at all levels of the organisation (both clinical and non-clinical)..
The post holder will develop and support the delivery of manual handling training across the Trust as well as ensuring the quality of training from the Trust manual handling trainer and any other external manual handling contracted trainers.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the implementation of the Trust Health and Safety Strategy, Risk Management Standards programmes and related policies.
Responsible for the day to day management and performance of the manual handling trainer.
To provide advice and support to the Health and Safety team and all Trust staff on manual handling issues including patient handling as well as the handling of inanimate loads and objects.
To ensure that staff are confident and competent to deal with moving and handling issues in an appropriate and safe manner.
Using the Trust Risk Management Database System to interrogate and analyse incident data to identify trends and areas of concern, and provide practical solutions to protect staff and patients and improve the Trust's safety performance.
To conduct thorough incident investigations that lead to the identification of the root causes and recommend remedial action that will prevent or reduce the likelihood of recurrence and/or severity of harm.
Produce policies, procedures and communications, as directed by the Senior Manual Handling Advisor, that assist Trust management and staff to comply with Health and Safety legislation and best practice.
About us
The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel:
- Welcome all of the time
- Confident because we are clearly communicating
- Respected and cared for
- Reassured that they are always in safe hands
You will be working within the Patient Safety and Risk Department under the management of the Senior Manual Handling Advisor where you will work closely with colleagues from the Health & Safety, Risk, Patient Safety, Legal and Datix teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the delivery of robust, fit for purpose and industry best practice manual handling training across the Trust.
Required to take action to establish manual handling standards based on legislative documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the delivery of robust, fit for purpose and industry best practice manual handling training across the Trust.
Required to take action to establish manual handling standards based on legislative documentation.
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant professional qualification e.g. Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, nursing or other discipline with suitable relevant experience
- Postgraduate qualification in manual handling
- NVQ/QCA level 4 teaching qualification (CTTLS)
Desirable
- A relevant professional health and safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH Certificate or suitable alternative
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of delivering manual/patient handling training to a range of audiences, preferably acute NHS
- Commitment to personal learning and development
- Thorough working knowledge of current manual handling risk management and associated legislation in relation to NHS environments
Desirable
- Experience of managing a member of staff.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge constructively
- Computer literate (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Effective and efficient decision making and influencing skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines delivering high quality results
Desirable
- A knowledge of the NHS, its structures and objectives and their application within the Trust
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Problem solving skills - resourceful and imaginative
- Communicate effectively with staff at all levels
- Must be able to advise and support managers to fulfill their responsibilities for manual handling.
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant professional qualification e.g. Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, nursing or other discipline with suitable relevant experience
- Postgraduate qualification in manual handling
- NVQ/QCA level 4 teaching qualification (CTTLS)
Desirable
- A relevant professional health and safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH Certificate or suitable alternative
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of delivering manual/patient handling training to a range of audiences, preferably acute NHS
- Commitment to personal learning and development
- Thorough working knowledge of current manual handling risk management and associated legislation in relation to NHS environments
Desirable
- Experience of managing a member of staff.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge constructively
- Computer literate (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Effective and efficient decision making and influencing skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines delivering high quality results
Desirable
- A knowledge of the NHS, its structures and objectives and their application within the Trust
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Problem solving skills - resourceful and imaginative
- Communicate effectively with staff at all levels
- Must be able to advise and support managers to fulfill their responsibilities for manual handling.
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).
