Ergonomics & Manual Handling Trainer

Royal Berkshire; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire is seeking a Manual Handling Advisor and Trainer to join our team. You will provide expert guidance on moving and handling patients, and deliver both mandatory and bespoke on-site training to diverse staff groups.

As an integral part of the Manual Handling team, you will work on wards to support safe patient handling, promote ergonomics, and contribute to staff wellbeing. The role offers opportunities for development within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional (NMC/HCPC) registration is required.
• Experience in clinical practice in an acute care setting with moving and handling.
• Experience using manual handling equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based specialist advice, training and education on moving and handling of patients and loads.
• Deliver mandatory and non-mandatory training for staff on manual handling.
• Promote musculoskeletal health at work and reduce injury across the Trust.
• Coach and empower staff on wards to promote best handling practices.
• Develop and regularly review safe systems of work and participate in relevant committees.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Training skills

Education

NMC/HCPC registered

Risk & legislation knowledge

Tools

Manual handling equipment

Job description

Royal Berkshire is seeking a Manual Handling Advisor and Trainer to join our team. You will provide expert guidance on moving and handling patients, and deliver both mandatory and bespoke on-site training to diverse staff groups.

As an integral part of the Manual Handling team, you will work on wards to support safe patient handling, promote ergonomics, and contribute to staff wellbeing. The role offers opportunities for development within the Trust.