Moving and Handling Specialist Advisor

NHS; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Crewe is seeking a part-time Moving and Handling Specialist Trainer/Adviser to enhance patient safety and care. The role involves developing moving and handling policies, training staff, and conducting audits. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in patient moving and handling assessments and hold a professional qualification in healthcare. Join us to make a significant impact on our community's health and safety.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in developing and advising on patient moving and handling assessments.
• Experience across both acute and community healthcare settings.
• Significant post-qualification experience working in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the moving and handling lead to develop policy and procedures.
• Maintain a key worker system for NHS E competency assessment.
• Provide expert advice on risk assessment and safe working systems.

Skills

Expertise in moving and handling

Adaptability

Strong communication skills

Education

Professional Qualification in Healthcare

Job description

Overview

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Moving and Handling Specialist Trainer/ Adviser to join our team. This is a part-time permanent post at band 6 for 15 hours per week. The closing date is 23 October 2025.

Are you passionate about promoting safety and improving patient care? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Moving and Handling Specialist Trainer/ Adviser to join our team and make a significant impact on our organisation.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a subject matter expert in moving and handling and have extensive experience gained in a healthcare setting. They will adapt their knowledge and skills to meet the needs of a wide variety of teams, be flexible, and open to developing new ways of working to meet changing needs and to make a real difference for the safety of both staff and patients.

• Assist the moving and handling lead to develop policy and procedures to ensure legislative compliance
• Maintain a key worker system to embed NHS E competency assessment and assist the trust in achieving compliance rates
• Provide expert advice: assist managers with risk assessment and the development of safe systems of work and the assessment of patients with complex care needs
• Undertake annual audits
• Design and implement training to local needs
• Work in partnership with Occupational Health, Harm Free, Control and Infection and Tissue Viability teams
• Analyse and review all moving and handling incidents to identify trends and reduce recurrence; share best practice across the organisation
• Evaluate and select appropriate equipment to enhance patient comfort and safety, including slings and transfer aids and the safe movement of inanimate objects
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by providing guidance, support, and training to staff at all levels

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and create a safe environment for everyone. If you are enthusiastic about leading initiatives in patient handling and safety, we want to hear from you!

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust aims to promote equality of opportunity and is committed to treating all applicants fairly and on merit regardless of age, gender, race, marital status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any offences that may have been committed which are

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional Qualification in Healthcare

Experience

• Extensive experience in developing and advising on patient moving and handling assessments
• Experience across both acute and community healthcare settings
• Significant post-qualification experience working in a similar role

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.