Moving and Handling Trainer

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Moving and Handling Trainer in Dartford. The successful candidate will provide high-quality training to clinical and non-clinical staff, ensuring compliance with safety practices. This role is suitable for experienced healthcare professionals with relevant qualifications and a passion for improving patient care. Opportunities for professional development exist, and the organization values diversity among its staff, aiming to create an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in healthcare with complex cases.
• Registered professional in the UK.
• Ability to influence and develop training services.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of safe moving and handling practices.
• Provide training to clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Act as a specialist resource on patient handling and equipment use.

Skills

Experience in health or social care settings

Knowledge of ergonomic risk assessment

Ability to deliver high-quality training

Education

Recognised degree or equivalent qualification (AHP or Registered Nurse)

Job description

The Moving and Handling Trainer will support the Trust in delivering safe, compliant, and evidence-based moving and handling practice.

The post holder will provide high-quality training to clinical and non-clinical staff, support the implementation of safe systems of work, and contribute to reducing moving and handling-related incidents.

They will act as a specialist resource on safe patient handling, equipment use and ergonomic risk assessment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced qualified healthcare professional with a recognised degree or equivalent qualification (AHP or Registered Nurse).

As a qualified therapist/nurse you will have substantial experience within health or social care settings with proven knowledge with complex cases.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration to apply for this post. The delivery of moving and handling training at Darent Valley is in the process of change and you will have the opportunity to influence and develop the service and your scope of practise alongside the Band 7 Moving and handling Co‑ordinator.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

This is a band 6 post but there could be an opportunity to appoint at band 5 in line with the person specification and if further training is required. This would then be undertaken over a 12 month period to ensure full compliance of the skills required to undertake the role.