Job vacancy: Manual Handling and Ergonomics Trainer, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Milton Keynes

Job summary

Main area: Occupational Health
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 430-CORP1393A

Employer: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Manual Handling (Dept)
Town: Milton Keynes
Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/07/2024 23:59
Interview date: 17/07/2024

Manual Handling and Ergonomics Trainer

Band 6

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Objectives of the role

The post holder will act as the Trusts competent person with regard to manual, people handling and ergonomics training. You will as appropriate support and deputies for the Trusts Manual Handling and Ergonomics Advisor assisting them to ensure the Trust meets its legal duties in relation to manual handing and ergonomics systems and process through delivery of manual handling and display screen equipment training, policies and procedures.

The post holder will be responsible for conducting all training activities related to manual handling, ensuring employees are compliant with statutory/mandatory requirements and that adequate training needs analysis, they will be responsible for the development and implementation of bespoke training solutions and oversee the take-up by staff where mandated for their role.

The post holder is responsible for gathering information and feeding back to the Trust Manual Handling and Ergonomics Advisor and Head of Staff Health & Wellbeing to ensure that policies and procedures evolve and are relevant/appropriate.

To be the Trust’s recognised competent person on matters relating to manual handling and ergonomics (clinical and non-clinical) training, demonstrating a working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, subject knowledge and professional issues pertinent to the role of working within the limits of own competence.

To assist and deputise (as appropriate) for the Trust Manual Handling and Ergonomics Advisor on delivery and implementation of policies and procedures in relation to manual handling and ergonomics including the Manual Handling & DSE Policies respectively, ensuring these are up to date with current legislation and practice, periodically reviewed and audited and monitored for effectiveness.

Management

· To assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures in accordance with manual handling & DSE legislation, codes of practice and Trust standards.

· To deputise for the Trust Manual Handling and Ergonomics Advisor and as appropriate attend and provide reports which include analytical date to the Health and Safety Committee, Workforce Board, and other relevant committees.

Professional

The post holder will be the designated lead for moving and handling and ergonomic training for the Trust.
Actively seek relevant theoretical knowledge and demonstrate researched based practice.

Communication

· Produce written communication including reports and policy documents, documents.

· Escalate any concerns and issues in relation to manual handling & DSE to the Trust Manual Handling and Ergonomics Advisor.

Please refer to Job Description for further details

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential criteria

RN, AHP or equivalent professional qualification including wide practical experience of Manual Handling
A recognised moving and handling related qualification (e.g. Back Care Management) or equivalent based on National Back Exchange standards (level 3 or above)
A teaching, coaching or training qualification (e.g. PTTLs)
Highly specialist knowledge of Manual Handling
Be registered with a related professional body such as NMC or HCPC
Current member of the National Back Exchange (NBE

Desirable criteria

Comprehensive and current knowledge of Moving and Handling risk management, assessment, and practical application

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of participating in a full range of patient handling techniques within the last three years
Experience of teaching MDT and responding to their learning needs
A practical problem -solving approach to moving and handling issues
Understanding of moving and handling equipment and ergonomic changes required to minimize risks to staff
Demonstrate a practical application of manual handling legislation
Experience preparing, delivering and auditing training
Good knowledge base of relevant health and safety legislation and the risk assessment process and their application to manual and patient handling in the workplac
Knowledge of Manual Handling policies and procedures and other relevant policies e.g. incident reporting, sickness absence
A desire to assist in the development of innovative practices/programmes in moving and handling

Desirable criteria

Patient handling experience in a variety of clinical settings
The ability to support junior colleagues e.g. Manual Handling Officers
Experience of planning and delivering patient and inanimate load handling training programmes

Skills

Essential criteria

Able to work effectively and collaboratively in a team
Computer literate e.g. MS word, Excel and Powerpoint
Cost effective with resources
Efficiently manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Desirable criteria

Understanding of governance issues related to manual handling
To have an understanding of audit and risk assessments and contribute to the development of strategies

Personal and people developmen

Essential criteria

Acts in ways that support our values, promotes equality, diversity and belonging
Respectful and professional
Resilient and able to ask for help and support
Self-aware, understands the influence of self on others
Committed to developing their own skills

Communication

Essential criteria

Ability to work flexibly as part of a hybrid team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Specific requirements

Essential criteria

Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Rebecca Bason
Job title: Head of Staff Health and Wellbeing
Email address: [email protected]

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Job summary

Employer heading

Manual Handling and Ergonomics Trainer

Band 6

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Skills

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Personal and people developmen

Essential criteria

Communication

Essential criteria

Specific requirements

Essential criteria

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

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