Manual Handling and Ergonomic Adviser

University Hospital Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Company Description University Hospital Birmingham is a major tertiary center providing advanced specialist services, including heart, lung, liver, renal, and bone marrow transplant programs. The hospital also functions as a designated burns, trauma, and cancer center, supporting complex and emergency care needs across the region. It offers a regional neurosurgical service, delivering comprehensive neurological and neurosurgical care. In addition to specialist services, University Hospital Birmingham provides high-quality secondary care to the local population, creating a diverse and dynamic clinical environment for healthcare professionals.

Role Description This full-time multi-site role, based in Birmingham, is for a Manual Handling and Ergonomic Adviser. The role involves assessing manual handling practices across clinical and non-clinical areas, conducting ergonomic risk assessments, and recommending improvements to promote staff and patient safety. The adviser will design and deliver training sessions on safe manual handling techniques, use of equipment, and best ergonomic practices. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, supporting incident investigations related to manual handling, updating policies and guidelines, and monitoring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation. The role also includes providing specialist advice on workplace layout, equipment selection, and adjustments to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.

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.