Moving and Handling Lead

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Moving and Handling Lead to enhance safety and patient care. The part-time role requires supporting the development of services for staff, working within a friendly team. Candidates should be enthusiastic, pragmatic, and capable of handling demanding situations calmly. Join us to help shape a healthier future for our community.

Qualifications

• Must be dedicated and experienced in moving and handling services.
• Ability to work in a highly demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a comprehensive moving and handling service for all staff.
• Contribute to creating a positive health and safety culture within the trust.

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about promoting safety and improving patient care? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Moving and Handling Lead to join our team and make a significant impact on our organisation. The successful candidate will support in the development of a comprehensive moving and handling service for all staff within the trust; joining a dynamic and friendly team who work hard to support the ongoing development of a positive health and safety culture within the trust.

This is a part-time permanent post at band 7 for 30 hours per week. The Trust welcomes applications from applicants who meet the job description criteria and are willing to work in this highly demanding role. Successful candidates are likely to be enthusiastic and pragmatic with the ability to respond to competing demands in a calm and logical manner.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System. As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.