Manual Handling Trainer | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to deliver manual handling training to staff, ensuring safe practices and maintaining training records. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication and organisational skills, and a passion for teaching. Join a supportive team committed to providing high-quality training and contributing to staff development. This is a full-time, permanent position with competitive benefits including flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive package

Annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Must have a current driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Good organisational skills and effective communication skills are essential.
• Desire to teach is critical for this post.

Responsibilities

• Deliver manual handling training courses to staff.
• Maintain accurate training records and address issues in training.
• Promote safe manual handling practices throughout the organisation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Teaching desire

Job description

Overview

The Northern Care Alliance is one of the largest Trusts in England, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services. We are committed to our Organisational Values and Our Mission of ‘Saving Lives, Improving Lives’.

The manual handling team is a busy, friendly department. Our ethos is to support each other and colleagues across the Trust in developing expertise and best practice. We have regular team meetings and peer support. We embrace change and encourage every member to have a voice in our continuing development. Our main focus is to provide the best quality training to staff across the NCA.

Role and Responsibilities

• Deliver manual handling training courses to staff across the NCA, including people and inanimate load training, demonstrated through techniques and the use of patient handling equipment during practical training sessions.
• Liaise with the manual handling specialist on attendees’ performance, maintain accurate training records, and address any issues arising in the training room.
• Work with the Manual Handling Specialist to ensure safe manual handling practice throughout the organisation and promote musculoskeletal health.

Requirements

• This is a full-time, permanent post. Applicants must have a current driving licence and access to a vehicle on a daily basis is essential.
• Previous applicants need not apply.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills and a desire to teach are essential for this post.

About the Northern Care Alliance

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. We are committed to delivering high standards of care and working with local authorities and partners. We value care, appreciation and inspiration in our team.

Benefits and Working Here

We offer a role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA provides more challenge and opportunities so your career can progress. Benefits include a competitive package, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you achieve a better work-life balance.

How to Read the Role

To read more information about the advertised role and the main duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. Additional information about working at the Northern Care Alliance can be found in the Candidate Information Pack or on our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025