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Job summary

Main area
corporate nursing
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Job ref
358-5809401-COR
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Leicester General Hospital
Town
Leicester
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per anumm
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Manual Handling Advisor

NHS AfC: Band 6

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a Manual Handling Advisor to join the Team.

The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills and be able to work on their own initiative as well as being part of a team. You must also have excellent spoken and written English as the role involves a high level of communication with internal departments,

The suitable candidate will be responsible for the, application of UHL policy and the development and application of Trust procedures in compliance with Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and management of the Manual Handling function and training requirements on site. 

You will be responsible for the co-ordination of, and specialist advice on, manual handling activities within the Trust to ensure the application of measures necessary to reduce the risks of Musculo-skeletal injury to staff in the workplace. 

Main duties of the job

  • To promote the process of risk assessment and risk reduction in accordance with the Trust's Risk Management Procedure.

  • To liase with Hospital Managers and Manual Handling Advisors to act as a resource for advice on Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction.

  •  To ensure the provision and recording of training programmes in manual handling in line with Manual Handling Operations Regulations.

  •  To develop and maintain, up-to-date, manual handling training for UHL in partnership with colleagues from L.R.I., L.G.H., and Glenfield.

  • To manage the "Training for Trainers" Programme, training sufficiently qualified personnel to deliver ward\dept. based training

  • To co-ordinate and periodically assess all trainers through the "Training for Trainers" process.

  • To establish and maintain audits of manual handling practice in the workplace, and report the findings to the appropriate managers.

  •  To advise on appropriate methods of reducing the risk of manual handling to the lowest level reasonably practical.

  • To maintain accurate, centralised training records on behalf of the UHL in accordance with legislation.

  •  To liase with Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and Occupational Health colleagues on the investigation and management of staff who suffered a musculo-skeletal injury

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals: 

  • high-quality care for all, 
  • being a great place to work, 
  • partnerships for impact, and 
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud, 
  • we are inclusive, and 
  • we are one team 

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • To provide cascade trainers with the specialist knowledge required in order that they may carry out their duties in accordance with Trust policy.

  • Monitor trainer competence in the risk assessment process, in order that they may underpin manual handling training with risk assessment principles

  • To maintain links with cascade trainers in all areas to ensure the adherence to good practice on a day-to-day basis.

  • To practically support the cascade trainer’s practice where appropriate · To co-ordinate and periodically assess all trainers through the "Training for Trainers Update" process.

  • To manage the performance of the Manual handling team by setting aims and objectives in liaison with the team, in line with the Manual Handling strategic objectives

  • To maximise the effective use of resources within the parameters of the given budget

  • To report on manual handling issues to the assistant director for risk and the trust board.

Person specification

Essentail/desirable

Essential criteria
  • clinical/practical experience at least 2 years
  • Professional qualification or equivalent
  • Teaching qualification
Desirable criteria
  • ROSPA Level 4
  • Experience and knowledge of Manual Handling including risk management
  • Experience of working in a health care setting
  • Experience of planning and delivering training programs for Manual handling

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Vincent Smith
Job title
Manual Handling Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07771725658
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