Moving and Handling Trainer / Advisor

Job responsibilities

SERVICE DELIVERY

1. Act as the expert advisers of the Trusts Moving and Handling Policy and guidelines for use within the Trust and assist in the review and development of such documents to ensure legislative compliance

2. Provide expert advice to support managers and staff by promoting systems of work which enable safe moving and handling activities, including the development of generic safe systems of work and assisting in the development of bespoke systems and evidence-based solutions.

3. To work under the management and supervision of the Trust Health and Safety Adviser. Providing expert advice on all aspects of Moving and Handling requirement.

4. Provide specialist assistance with the assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery for complex cases, according to changing health care needs and in conjunction with the relevant clinical team.

5. Assist managers to undertake moving and handling assessments and develop safe systems of moving and handling practices based on the assessments.

6. To work closely with Occupational Health on the prevention of moving & handling associated injuries; the rehabilitation of staff and the promotion of musculo-skeletal self-care for staff.

7. Assist with the analyses and review of all moving and handling incidents to look for trends and opportunities to reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence and to share best practice.

8. Assist on designing and implementing moving and handling training programme to meet the needs of staff across the Trust. Review learning from all existing, new and revised legislation, guidance and complaints implementing agreed training plans.

9. Assist the Trust in achieving compliance rates for moving and handling.

10. Advise on the selection, procurement and use of equipment related to moving and handling/patient handling activities.

11. Assist in the development of bespoke solutions to complex handling problems.

12. Undertake annual audits of compliance with the Trusts moving and handling procedure.

13. Assist in helping to produce an annual report outlining local compliance with Trust policy and procedures with regards to moving and handling/patient handling.

14. To support the wider Moving and Handling and Health and Safety agenda as required.

GOVERNANCE

15. To assist in producing audit criteria capable of measuring the implementation / progress of the moving and handling strategy and procedure.

16. To assist with the assessment of competence of staff in relation to the use of specialist moving and handling equipment.17. Help develop and maintain systems and processes to establish and maintain effective communication, and confidentiality of information.18. Help to develop and maintain systems and processes to continually monitor standards, e.g. identifying risks, root cause analysis, benchmarking, audit, and prepare and implement action plans to improve quality of services.

19. Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care. 20. To liaise with manufacturers to ensure suitability of equipment.

MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP

21. Act as a role model by demonstrating expertise and by attaining credibility within the Trust.

22. Contribute to the Trusts Health & Safety Group and other relevant groups on moving and handling related issues as required.

23. To ensure that work is appropriately prioritised and completed ahead of deadlines.

24. As an employee of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust, all Trust staff have responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 as detailed in the Trusts Health & Safety Policy and comply with all other Trust policies and procedures.

EDUCATION/LEARNING

25. Assist with the ongoing development, delivery and implementation of the Trusts moving and handling programme to meet national, local and legislative requirements, whilst interpreting and meeting health service policy and strategy.

26. In conjunction with the Head of Health & Safety, the Health and Safety Adviser and Organisational Development Learning, assist to develop and maintain systems and processes to ensure that learning needs are identified and met, and that all learning is planned, implemented, evaluated and shared in order to change and improve services according to changing health care needs.

27. To support the Trust wide Fire Safety evacuation drills programme and in relation to the use of moving and handling aids for safe evacuation where relevant.

28. Take responsibility for own learning and Continuous Professional Development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation in their appraisal, supervision, action learning and by maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning.

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in Health Care, Registered Nurse, Occupational therapist, Physiotherapist or Ergonomist (Degree level)

Desirable

• Training qualification such as Certificate in Education, PTLLS or equivalent experience
• Member of National Back Exchange

Experience

Essential

• Experience of developing policies, procedures and guidelines
• Specific experience within a healthcare environment relating to the assessment of moving and handling risks and the development and delivery of associated training
• Extensive experience in developing and advising on moving and handling/patient handling assessments for safer practice
• A minimum of three years' post qualification experience of working in a similar role, within in a healthcare organisation

Desirable

• Experience of working in both Acute and Community settings
• Experience of Root Cause analysis

Skills

Essential

• Competent in a range of manual handling/patient handling techniques used in a healthcare setting
• Competent in a range of manual handling/patient handling techniques used in a healthcare setting
• Ability to negotiate with senior staff, other agencies or external providers
• Evidence of effective presentation and communication skills
• Shows motivation in developing new skills and knowledge. Embraces change and innovation positively and with enthusiasm
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Car driver and access to a vehicle

Desirable

• Evidence of service development and change
• Experience of auditing
• Able to demonstrate problem solving skills and handle detailed specialist information
• Able to lead meetings and discussions with clinical and non-clinical teams within the Trust and across the wider healthcare community
• Evidence of clinical experience working within a healthcare setting

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of the legislative requirements and national guidelines for safe manual and handling and patient handling in a healthcare setting
• In depth knowledge of the range of moving and handling aids and equipment for both object handling and patient 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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).