Assistant Manual Handling Advisor

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Liverpool is seeking a Band 5 Assistant Manual Handling Advisor. The role involves supporting safe patient handling practices, delivering training, and conducting risk assessments. Strong communication skills and a background in patient handling are essential. This position requires travel across multiple sites, aiming to enhance safety in clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Strong background in patient handling and clinical care.
• Eager to develop skills in moving and handling.
• Ability to travel across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering manual handling training sessions for staff.
• Support risk assessments and audits related to patient handling.
• Provide on-the-spot advice and coaching in clinical areas.
• Contribute to development of manual handling policies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for safety and improvement.

Skills

Patient handling

Clinical care

Communication with healthcare professionals

Job description

Are you passionate about safe patient handling and supporting best practices in clinical settings? We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our dedicated team as a Band 5 Assistant Manual Handling Advisor.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient handling and clinical care, and be eager to develop skills in other areas of moving and handling. You will support and advise colleagues in non-clinical areas, working alongside our Manual Handling Advisors to promote safe moving and handling practices across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include training, assessments, and hands-on guidance.

The Manual Handling Team provides a broad range of support and advice to clinicians handling patients with complex needs, aiming to prevent work-related musculoskeletal conditions. The post holder must liaise confidently with a wide range of healthcare professionals and deliver Moving and Handling training in both classroom and clinical environments. The role involves working across multiple sites, so the ability to travel is essential.

• Assist in delivering manual handling training sessions for clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Support risk assessments and audits related to patient handling.
• Provide on-the-spot advice and coaching in clinical areas.
• Contribute to the development and review of manual handling policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote safety and continuous improvement.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to improve patient care.

We are one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities from birth onwards.

Our services include general and emergency hospital care, regional specialist services for over two million people in the North West, and regional trauma and maternity services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s Hospital, please visit their careers page.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Elaine Watkins or Sharon Bretherton
Job title: Manual Handling Team
Telephone: [phone]