Moving and Handling Trainer and Coordinator

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health services provider in Dawlish seeks a Moving and Handling Trainer and Coordinator. This Band 5 role involves delivering training across various services to ensure safety and competence. The ideal candidate has relevant professional qualifications and experience, and is passionate about moving and handling practices. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 pro rata for 22.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate extensive, relevant experience in clinical and training settings.
• Experience in developing, delivering and appraising training materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver moving and handling training to staff.
• Maintain and enhance safety systems and processes.
• Work across the whole trust.

Skills

Extensive working knowledge of moving & handling techniques

Ability to travel

Good organisation and communication skills

Education

Registered professional (Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist)

Qualification in moving & handling training

Job description

Moving and Handling Trainer and Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 professional to join us to assist in providing an expert moving and handling/ergonomic service to DPT.

This role will be responsible for the delivery of appropriate and competent moving and handling training (both clinical and non-clinical) to all the mental health, neurodiversity and learning difficulties services within Devon Partnership Trust.

The post holder with the support of the Moving & Handling/Ergonomics Lead will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of safe, meaningful and cost effective training to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees, patients and others who may be involved with, or affected by moving and handling activities

Main duties of the job

The suitable candidate will demonstrate genuine passion and enthusiasm for moving and handling. Working alongside the Moving and Handling / Ergonomic Lead, you will contribute to the development and delivery of a trust-wide, bespoke training programme. This programme will be tailored to meet the diverse needs of patients including those with mental health conditions, neurodiverse profiles, learning disabilities, and physical health complexities as well as the varying needs of staff.

It is essential that you are able to work autonomously and reliably, be a good organiser, communicator be confident and physically fit enough to perform both clinical and non‑clinical moving and handling techniques and equipment demonstrations on a frequent basis.

In this role, you will be actively involved in maintaining and enhancing safety systems and processes and applying and integrating into various clinical/patient risks to help reduce the risk of harm.

Mobility across the organisation is essential as the suitable candidate will be expected to work across the whole trust.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of co‑production, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Demonstrate extensive, relevant experience in a variety of clinical and training settings
• Experience in developing, delivering and appraising training materials and courses

Qualifications

• Registered professional i.e. Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or equivalent in depth knowledge and experience.
• Recognised qualification in moving & handling training (including patient handling)

Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive working knowledge of a broad range of moving & handling techniques and associated equipment
• Knowledge of the relevant national clinical guidelines, and experience of implementing these recommendations in practice
• In depth working knowledge of risk assessments and incident reporting within the NHS
• Appropriate level of general fitness to safely carry out requirements of post, including moving and handling of people in complex and repetitive situations.
• Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the 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.

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata (22.5 hours per week)