Moving and Handling Lead

Integrated Care System; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Sheffield is seeking a Moving and Handling Lead to oversee the development and delivery of safety training across the organization. This hybrid role is part-time, offering a salary of £38,682 to £46,580 annually, pro-rata. Candidates should be qualified trainers with experience in designing training programs and a commitment to safety protocols.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering training in health service settings.
• Evidence of developing learning and development policies.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development of moving and handling policies.
• Plan and deliver moving and handling training.
• Monitor compliance and achieve training targets.

Skills

Qualified Moving and Handling Key Trainer

Experience in designing training programmes

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Maths and English at GCSE A-C or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Go back Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Moving and Handling Lead

The closing date is 13 August 2025

Fixed term: 12 months | 15hrs per week | Hybrid | Proposed interview date 27-Aug-2025

Join our Education Learning and Organisational Development team as the Trust Lead for Moving and Handling. You will lead the development and delivery of all moving and handling training and practices across patient and load handling, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the Trust.

What You'll Bring:

Qualified Moving and Handling Key Trainer with current revalidation

Committed to completing Back Care Moving and Handling Train the Trainer training

Experienced in designing, delivering, and evaluating training programmes

Able to work autonomously and manage a varied workload

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Mandatory Training Lead, your responsibilities will include:

Lead on the development and implementation of moving and handling policies, procedures, and SOPs

Plan and deliver moving and handling training, including induction and ad hoc sessions

Support risk assessments and workstation evaluations

Manage and support the Trust moving and handling trainers network

Monitor compliance and work with managers to achieve and maintain training targets

Provide advice on equipment use and procurement, working with external suppliers

Investigate incident reports and contribute to moving and handling audits

Attend Trust committees and external conferences to represent moving and handling interests

Collaborate across the wider Learning & Organisational Development team

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

• Degree or working towards or experience
• Moving and Handling Key trainer training with current revalidation
• Maths and English at GSCE A-C/ Level 4 or Level 2 in functional skills or equivalent
• Committed to undertake Back Care Moving and Handling Train the Trainer training
• Appropriate professional qualification in training or learning & development
• Specific advanced qualification in back care or moving & handling
• Evidence of attendance at advanced moving & handling/back care courses
• Coaching or mentoring qualification
• Leadership and management qualification
• Train the trainer qualification

Experience

• Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of working to deadlines independently
• Experience of developing learning & development policies and procedures
• Teaching/ training in the health service
• Applying risk management principles
• Training/mentoring/assessing others in the workplace
• Designing e-learning and/or blended learning packages

Knowledge

• Teaching/facilitation skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Training techniques and methods
• Wide range of Microsoft packages (e.g. PowerPoint, word and excel)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Broad understanding of learning & development within the NHS
• New thinking on training methods (e.g. 70:20:10)
• Experience of NHS systems e.g. OLM

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

425-25-7307613

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust