Moving & Handling Facilitator

NHS; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in the UK is looking for a Manual Handling Facilitator to enhance safe patient practices and deliver training across the Trust. The role involves assessing training needs, supporting staff with moving techniques, and maintaining equipment safety standards. Candidates must possess qualifications related to moving and handling and experience in mental health care. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Moving and Handling.
• Specialist knowledge of health and safety legislation in moving and handling.
• Experience in a mental health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training in Moving and Handling within a mock ward environment.
• Perform workplace assessments supporting training needs analysis.
• Network with other professionals in Moving and Handling.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to deliver training

Education

Training / Teaching Qualification (e.g. PTLLS)

Moving and handling train the trainer qualification

Manual handling Trusted Assessor Level 3

Tools

Hoists

Moving and handling equipment

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to support the Moving & Handling Practitioner.

You will have a recognised qualification in Moving and Handling, organisational skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Moving and Handling is about providing safe Moving and Handling techniques so far as is reasonably practicable, for employees, and patients.

Facilitate training, provide advice, guidance and support to staff Trust wide on manual handling training and education issues.

The Manual Handling Facilitator will contribute towards ensuring that manual handling education remains within local and national guidelines, whilst maintaining and promoting Trust policies and procedures. They will maintain patient safety and infection control as consistent threads underpinning all training.

Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.

Main duties of the job

Subject Matter expert in service of moving and handling training, advice and support regarding moving and handling of people and objects within the workplace.

Support the provision and maintenance of small equipment across the organisation to support safe and effective patient care.

To act as a role model for moving and handling and promote a culture of safety.

Expected to show flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the service

Provide a point of contact for all services Trustwide for advice, support and guidance regarding manual handling concerns or issues.

Escalate any concerns raised by health care workers in regard to complex handling risk to the Manual Handling Practitioner.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job responsibilities

Training

Training delivery will be apriorityfor the post holder, the ability to deliverMoving and Handlingtraining within a mock ward environment, and within the workplace.

To assist with developing, facilitating and evaluating moving and handling, back care or ergonomics training programmes to ensure they are in line with all current legislation, recognised best practice, NHS Core Skills Framework and all other relevant statutory requirements.

To provide instruction and training for staff in the use of specialist moving and handling equipment, including area specific training, and involvement in specialist training such as spinal injuries and bariatric handling.

To advise and demonstrate effective body mechanics; and safer moving and handling practices.

Create and maintain a suitable learning environment for multi-disciplinary staff training.

Maintain inventory of resources required for course delivery.

Develop and implement appropriate learning methodologies to create an inclusive learning environment for all.

Health and Safety

Perform workplace assessments, such as risk assessments, equipment assessments and competencies, to support the Manual Handling Practitioner with training needs analysis, incident action plans and staff health & safety/wellbeing.

Provide guidance and training as necessary to those responsible for undertaking local moving and handling risk assessments to reduce the risks to staff, patients and others.

To use professional experience and subject knowledge to advise clinical /non clinical staff in appropriate techniques for the speciality/department.

Professional

Be able to demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for moving and handling. It is essential that you are a good communicator and be physically fit enough to perform equipment demonstrations and manoeuvres on a regular basis.

Assist in the development of moving and handling services and delivering exemplary clinical practice, contributing to the reduction of moving and handling incidents across the Trust and to patient and staff safety.

Promote awareness of safer techniques and a positive safety culture that aids the reduction in musculoskeletal disorders arising from work related activities.

Work with other stakeholders to play a key role in promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of employees and patients.

Network with other Moving and Handling Professionals within the NHS and associated organisations by attendance at appropriate meetings, seminars and other events.

Attending events associated with moving and handling, back care and ergonomics to ensure the Trust receives an up-to-date and professional service (e.g. new and changing health and safety legislation).

Please see attached job description and person specification

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Training / Teaching Qualification (e.g. PTLLS) or willingness to work towards
• Trained in the delivery of small equipment provision and big moving & handling techniques in theory and practices
• Moving and handling train the trainer qualification in the handling of people or willingness to work towards
• Manual handling Trusted Assessor Level 3 or willingness to work towards

Experience

• Specialist knowledge of current health and safety legislation and its application to moving and handling, back care and ergonomics in healthcare
• Demonstrable experience of working in a mental health care setting
• Significant experience of practical application of manual handling techniques in previous role, using big and small equipment
• Detailed knowledge of a wide range of equipment for moving and handling of people and loads, such as hoists and other manual equipment
• Demonstrable experience in moving and handling/back care training/advisory role in a healthcare organisation

Knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written skills for communicating with all levels of management, staff, external organisations
• Principles of Safer Handling.
• Ability to identify training requirements and to produce and deliver training sessions
• Computer literate in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office

Skills & Abilities

• Self-motivated with ability to plan, organise, prioritise and work analytically
• Ability to work as an effective team member and to manage and motivate others
• Ability to deal with difficult situations, remaining calm, assertive and objective
• A valid UK driving licence is required for this post to deliver Moving and Handling Trust wide
• Ability to adapt well to change with the ability to work under pressure

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.

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearper annum pro rata