Ergonomic Safety Adviser — Manual Handling & Training

University Hospital Birmingham; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Hospital Birmingham is recruiting for a Manual Handling and Ergonomic Adviser to join a multi-site team in Birmingham. The role focuses on assessing manual handling practices, conducting ergonomic risk assessments, and recommending improvements across clinical and non-clinical areas.

The adviser will design and deliver training on safe manual handling techniques, equipment use, and ergonomic practices, while supporting incident investigations and updating safety policies to ensure

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in manual handling, ergonomics, and musculoskeletal risk assessment, ideally within a healthcare or clinical environment.
• Strong skills in training design and delivery, including the ability to facilitate workshops and practical sessions for staff at all levels.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, national guidance, and best practice standards related to manual handling and ergonomic safety.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, with the ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams and leadership.
• Relevant professional qualification or certification in ergonomics, physiotherapy, occupational health, health and safety, or a related field.
• Experience in incident investigation, audit, data analysis, and report writing to support service improvement and compliance monitoring.
• Ability to manage a varied workload, prioritize competing demands, and work independently while maintaining accurate records.
• Familiarity with manual handling equipment and technologies, and confidence in recommending appropriate solutions and adjustments.

Responsabilités

• Assess manual handling practices across clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Conduct ergonomic risk assessments and recommend improvements to promote staff and patient safety.
• Design and deliver training sessions on safe manual handling techniques, use of equipment, and best ergonomic practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, supporting incident investigations related to manual handling.
• Update policies and guidelines, and monitor compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.
• Provide specialist advice on workplace layout, equipment selection, and adjustments to reduce musculoskeletal risks.

Description du poste

University Hospital Birmingham is recruiting for a Manual Handling and Ergonomic Adviser to join a multi-site team in Birmingham. The role focuses on assessing manual handling practices, conducting ergonomic risk assessments, and recommending improvements across clinical and non-clinical areas.

The adviser will design and deliver training on safe manual handling techniques, equipment use, and ergonomic practices, while supporting incident investigations and updating safety policies to ensure