Job summary
Band 6 Manual Handling Practitioner within the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is responsible for providing specialist advice and training on manual handling and small equipment provision to ensure the safety of both patients and staff. This role involves developing and delivering evidence-based training programmes, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a positive health and safety culture throughout the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Specialist Advice:Offer evidence-based guidance on patient and manual handling to staff at all levels, ensuring patient safety by recommending appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Risk Assessment:Conduct proactive and reactive manual handling and health and safety risk assessments, including incident reporting and recommending corrective actions.
- Training Development and Delivery:Design, implement, and evaluate manual handling training programmes tailored to various staff groups. This includes induction sessions, mandatory updates, and specialized training for specific scenarios such as spinal injuries and bariatric handling.
- Policy Implementation:Ensure compliance with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations and other relevant legislation, integrating best practices into daily operations.
- Collaboration:Work closely with the Health and Safety team to foster a culture that prioritizes health and safety, supporting the development and implementation of related policies and procedures.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional Registration: Registered Allied Health Professional (AHP) with substantial experience in manual handling and small equipment provision.
- Manual Handling Qualification: Possession of a recognized moving and handling qualification, such as Back Care Management, meeting National Back Exchange standards (Level 3 or above).
- Teaching Certification: A formal qualification in teaching, coaching, or training (e.g., PTTLs) to effectively deliver educational programmes.
- Experience: Demonstrated experience in patient handling techniques, training diverse staff groups, and applying manual handling legislation in practical settings.
- Knowledge: In-depth understanding of health and safety legislation, risk assessment processes, and current best practices in manual handling within healthcare environments.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Experience: Substantial experience as a Band 5/6 practitioner within the NHS, with extensive knowledge and practice in moving and handling techniques.
- Training Delivery: Proven experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating manual handling training programmes to diverse staff groups.
- Risk Assessment: Demonstrated experience in conducting manual handling risk assessments and implementing appropriate control measures.
- Policy Implementation: Experience in developing and implementing manual handling policies and procedures in line with current legislation and best practices.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours and travel between sites as required by the role.
- Motivation and Enthusiasm: Demonstrates a proactive approach, with a commitment to personal learning and development.
- Problem-Solving: Resourceful and imaginative in addressing moving and handling challenges, with a practical problem-solving approach.
- Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate others, gaining commitment from staff and colleagues to uphold manual handling standard and small equipment requirements.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with staff at all levels, fostering a collaborative working environment.
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analysing data related to manual handling incidents and training outcomes to inform practice improvements.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage a varied and complex workload, balancing strategic and operational requirements effectively.
- IT Proficiency: Competence in using IT packages such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for training materials and reports
Other Requirements
Essential
- Computer literate in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office
- Clean Driving License and ability to travel Trust Wide
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional Registration: Registered Allied Health Professional (AHP) with substantial experience in manual handling and small equipment provision.
- Manual Handling Qualification: Possession of a recognized moving and handling qualification, such as Back Care Management, meeting National Back Exchange standards (Level 3 or above).
- Teaching Certification: A formal qualification in teaching, coaching, or training (e.g., PTTLs) to effectively deliver educational programmes.
- Experience: Demonstrated experience in patient handling techniques, training diverse staff groups, and applying manual handling legislation in practical settings.
- Knowledge: In-depth understanding of health and safety legislation, risk assessment processes, and current best practices in manual handling within healthcare environments.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Experience: Substantial experience as a Band 5/6 practitioner within the NHS, with extensive knowledge and practice in moving and handling techniques.
- Training Delivery: Proven experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating manual handling training programmes to diverse staff groups.
- Risk Assessment: Demonstrated experience in conducting manual handling risk assessments and implementing appropriate control measures.
- Policy Implementation: Experience in developing and implementing manual handling policies and procedures in line with current legislation and best practices.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours and travel between sites as required by the role.
- Motivation and Enthusiasm: Demonstrates a proactive approach, with a commitment to personal learning and development.
- Problem-Solving: Resourceful and imaginative in addressing moving and handling challenges, with a practical problem-solving approach.
- Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate others, gaining commitment from staff and colleagues to uphold manual handling standard and small equipment requirements.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with staff at all levels, fostering a collaborative working environment.
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analysing data related to manual handling incidents and training outcomes to inform practice improvements.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage a varied and complex workload, balancing strategic and operational requirements effectively.
- IT Proficiency: Competence in using IT packages such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for training materials and reports
Other Requirements
Essential
- Computer literate in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office
- Clean Driving License and ability to travel Trust Wide
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).
