Manual Handling Trainer

Job summary

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Assist in providing an evidence-based specialist moving and handling service across the Trust. The post holder must develop and maintain their own expertise relating to moving and handling.

The role provides specialist skills and knowledge in moving and handling and back care awareness and assists in the promotion of safer handling and postural practices to minimise work related ill health.

Main duties of the job

Assist in the delivery of a Trust wide, specialised moving and handling education and training programme that minimises risk for staff and patients. Review and monitor the trust's training content and deliver the programme in a variety of formats appropriate to staff need.

Provide advice in the use of moving and handling equipment both in training venues and work areas.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Job responsibilities

Assist in the delivery of a Trust wide specialised moving and handling education and training programme that minimises risk for staff and patients.

The programme will encompass core health and safety requirements and will align to national statutory and mandatory programmes. Training will be delivered in ward and community settings to various professions and grades of staff.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details about the role and its requirements.

Person specification

Qualifications and Trainig

Essential

• Appropriate standard of general education.
• Current health or social care profession qualification.

Desirable

• Teaching/assessing/training qualification

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate continued personal development throughout career
• Experience working in health and/or social care.
• Experience of manual handling training delivery.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of manual handling theory, procedure and equipment
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation
• Knowledge of risk assessment and risk reduction process
• Strong communication skills, with ability to address complex and sensitive issues in and appropriate manner.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• IT skills i.e. Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to build good relationships with service providers/ community teams
• Professional manner
• Ability to be adaptable to service needs and work in a team
• Ability to work alone
• Appropriate level of physical ability to undertake M&H training and assessment

Desirable

• Knowledge of audit process.
• Knowledge of MSK disorders.
• Ability to use a variety of teaching and coaching styles.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate written, verbal and electronic reports.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to travel regularly across the geography of the Trust