Job summary
We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity, for 3 Advisors in Manual Handling to join our Health & Safety Team across the 3 sites in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
The post holders will assist the Manager for Manual Handling in providing the delivery, and the evaluation of, those who attend Load and Patient Handling training provided to all BCUHB employees and University Students while on placement and caring for our patients.
The role also includes completing DSE assessments for agile workers via Skype/Teams.
The role contains an advisory element which will include giving advice and guidance to colleagues within BCUHB with the overall objective to reduce the risk of injury from manual handling across the organisation.
We are looking for a self-motivated team player who has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. Applications are invited from enthusiastic persons committed to providing effective high quality training in this area of expertise.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To plan and deliver corporate people and inanimate load handling training courses to staff from across the University Health Board (UHB) and health care science students from Universities on placement. With the Manual Handling Manager, ensure that the UHB complies with legislative requirements to train and assess the competence of staff, and to reduce the risks associated with moving and handling activities. Establish a training programme that addresses identified training needs and meets the requirements of the Core Skills for Health Framework and the Revised All Wales NHS Manual Handling Passport and Information Scheme (Passport).
To provide UHB employees and those within their care with professional ergonomic advice relating to manual handling issues. Provide ergonomic advice and consultancy with the aim of minimising associated risks to all staff groups, patients and carers on manual handling issues, work related activities, and equipment installation as required under current legislation. Promote and implement the Passport and other relevant UHB policies, along with the use of safer manual handling practices with the aim of reducing accidents to staff and patients and improving quality of care.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified / registered healthcare professional e.g. nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, radiographer etc.
- Highly specialist knowledge of Manual Handling.
- Good level of IT skills including Word, Power-point Spreadsheet, Publisher and Databases.
- Excellent presentation, verbal, written and demonstration skills.
- Good time-management with an ability to keep a training session on schedule, Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and the risk assessment process and their application to manual and patient handling in the workplace.
- Knowledge of the Health Board's Manual Handling Policy and procedures, and any other relevant policies and procedures e.g. sickness / absence policy, incident reporting policy etc.
Desirable
- Have, or be working towards an accredited post-registration course in patient handling
- Recognised Teaching or training qualification eg. FETC, PGCE
- Patient handling trainers course which meets the requirements of the National Back Exchange inter-professional framework and standards for training.
- Relevant health & safety course e.g. IOSH or NEBOSH
- European Computer Driving Licence or similar qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a registered healthcare professional in a healthcare setting where patient moving and handling activities and equipment were required.
- Experience in preparing and delivering training
- Experience line managing teams and knowledge of HR issues.
- Good time-management with an ability to keep a training session on schedule.
- Analytical and observational skills and the ability to maintain accurate training records.
- Ability to apply knowledge and skills in order to assess risk and promote best practice and patient independence
- Producing reports and statistical information
- Risk Management/Health & Safety experience such as risk assessment and development of Safe Systems of Work.
Desirable
- Manual Handling Champion
- Manual Handling Champion Experience of planning and delivering patient and inanimate load handling training programmes that meet the requirement of the All Wales NHS Manual Handling Passport Scheme.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to gain the confidence of staff at all levels.
- Self-confident and resilient, with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Proficient at maintaining records and statistical information and converting information into required format for reports.
- Motivated, enthusiastic person with a practical problem-solving approach, capable of working as part of a team
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified / registered healthcare professional e.g. nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, radiographer etc.
- Highly specialist knowledge of Manual Handling.
- Good level of IT skills including Word, Power-point Spreadsheet, Publisher and Databases.
- Excellent presentation, verbal, written and demonstration skills.
- Good time-management with an ability to keep a training session on schedule, Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and the risk assessment process and their application to manual and patient handling in the workplace.
- Knowledge of the Health Board's Manual Handling Policy and procedures, and any other relevant policies and procedures e.g. sickness / absence policy, incident reporting policy etc.
Desirable
- Have, or be working towards an accredited post-registration course in patient handling
- Recognised Teaching or training qualification eg. FETC, PGCE
- Patient handling trainers course which meets the requirements of the National Back Exchange inter-professional framework and standards for training.
- Relevant health & safety course e.g. IOSH or NEBOSH
- European Computer Driving Licence or similar qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a registered healthcare professional in a healthcare setting where patient moving and handling activities and equipment were required.
- Experience in preparing and delivering training
- Experience line managing teams and knowledge of HR issues.
- Good time-management with an ability to keep a training session on schedule.
- Analytical and observational skills and the ability to maintain accurate training records.
- Ability to apply knowledge and skills in order to assess risk and promote best practice and patient independence
- Producing reports and statistical information
- Risk Management/Health & Safety experience such as risk assessment and development of Safe Systems of Work.
Desirable
- Manual Handling Champion
- Manual Handling Champion Experience of planning and delivering patient and inanimate load handling training programmes that meet the requirement of the All Wales NHS Manual Handling Passport Scheme.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to gain the confidence of staff at all levels.
- Self-confident and resilient, with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Proficient at maintaining records and statistical information and converting information into required format for reports.
- Motivated, enthusiastic person with a practical problem-solving approach, capable of working as part of a team
Desirable
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).
