Moving & Handling Education Specialist

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; Presencial; GBP 48.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Moving and Handling Advisor to lead training and education on safe patient and staff movement. The role combines hands‑on teaching with expert advisory support to reduce injury risks and promote a culture of safety across the Trust.

You will deliver evidence‑based training, work autonomously and with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in ongoing CPD to maintain high standards of care and staff wellbeing.

Formación

• Comprehensive and current knowledge of manual handling risk management, assessment and practical application.
• Good knowledge of safer people moving and handling techniques.
• Understanding of health professional education programmes, theory and practice, especially for adult learners.
• Knowledge of current NHS policies and potential change factors.
• Working knowledge of teaching aids and clinical skills equipment.
• RN, AHP or healthcare BSc or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Recognised teaching qualifications (e.g., PTTLs) or equivalent teaching expertise.
• Current professional registration with relevant body (NMC/HPCP).
• Postgraduate qualification in Ergonomics/ Human Factors (or working towards).

Responsabilidades

• Delivering high‑quality moving and handling training in line with legislation, guidance and Trust policy.
• Enable staff through practical and theoretical education to reduce musculoskeletal risk.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture and contribute to education initiatives.
• Participate in continuous professional development with the team.
• Develop and deliver mandatory and bespoke training and training needs analysis.
• Provide high‑quality advice on manual handling/ergonomic challenges.
• Contribute to audit and evaluation of manual handling practices across the Trust.

Conocimientos

Manual handling knowledge

Safer handling techniques

Education for adults

NHS policies knowledge

Clinical teaching aids

Healthcare qualification

PTTLS/teaching experience

Professional registration

Ergonomics qualification

Adult education theory

Educational theory

Educación

NHS policies knowledge

Healthcare qualification

Postgraduate Ergonomics qualification

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Moving and Handling Advisor to lead training and education on safe patient and staff movement. The role combines hands‑on teaching with expert advisory support to reduce injury risks and promote a culture of safety across the Trust.

You will deliver evidence‑based training, work autonomously and with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in ongoing CPD to maintain high standards of care and staff wellbeing.