Moving and Handling Lead
The closing date is 07 July 2025
Job summary
We are seeking a registered health professional who would like to join our Safety Team (Health and Safety, Fire Safety and Security Services), as our Moving and Handling Lead on a full-time basis.
This role works closely with our clinical and non-clinical staff, providing advice and assistance on complex moving and handling tasks, undertaking accident and incident investigations, and ensuring suitable and sufficient manual handling risk assessments are in place.
Based at White Rose Park, but with travel across Leeds and potentially some further reaching geographical areas where staff are based, a full driving licence and access to a car are essential.
You will be able to work autonomously and possess good organisation and communication skills (verbal, written and presenting).
The successful candidate will have experience of training staff and will ideally possess train the trainer certificates for both moving and handling and the use of evacuation chairs.
You will also be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and be able to use software for recording risk assessments and other information.
Main duties of the job
The role will include
- Developing and reviewing policies, method statements, and risk assessments and method statements
- Investigating accidents and incidents relating to patient or non-patient manual handling
- Developing and presenting performance reports
- Managing the Moving and Handling external contract
- Carrying out training needs assessment
- Assisting managers with the development Personal Emergency Evacuation Training staff on the use of Evac Chairs, including how to transfer patients
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
Date posted
19 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP93C1D86B
Job locations
Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS11 0DL
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS11 0DL
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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