Manual Handling and Ergonomics Trainer

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Milton Keynes University Hospital as a Manual Handling and Ergonomics Trainer, where you will promote health and safety by delivering engaging training sessions. This role supports staff in developing skills to handle patients and tasks effectively, fostering a safe working environment within a dedicated team.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free refreshments

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

On-site nursery

Extensive health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering high-quality manual handling training
• Experience in clinical environments is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Deliver training in various clinical and non-clinical settings
• Conduct training needs analyses to assess staff training requirements
• Support staff to minimize injury risks associated with manual tasks

Skills

Training delivery

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Department: Staff Health & Wellbeing

Band 6 £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum

Hours: 37.5, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you ready to embark on an incredible career opportunity at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH)?

Are you looking to take the next step in developing your skills while working within a friendly, supportive team?

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality manual handling training?

Do you enjoy making a difference to patient and staff safety?

If so, this role is perfect for you! You will deliver training in various clinical and non-clinical environments, such as theatres and wards, as well as classroom-based sessions in a simulated clinical setting.

At MKUH, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create a safe, engaging environment that values all unique skillsets and contributions.

For additional details or to schedule an informal visit to the department, kindly reach out to Adekunle Solaru, Moving & Handling Advisor, email [e-mail]

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Interview 18 August 2025

The Manual Handling and Ergonomics Trainer plays a crucial role in promoting safety, health, and wellbeing at MKUH. You will continually strive to improve the quality of training, informed by current evidence-based best practices and national standards.

You will be responsible for leading manual handling training initiatives, ensuring colleagues are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform manual handling tasks safely and effectively. You will deliver engaging and informative training sessions, conduct training needs analyses, and provide ongoing support to staff to minimise the risk of injuries related to moving and handling patients and loads.

'They feel confident in their team and supported to make suggestions to improve the work, 80.6% strongly agree.’ (NHS Staff Survey 2024).

Benefits

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
  
  

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Adekunle Solaru Job title: Moving & Handling Advisor Email address: [e-mail]