Job summary
Manual Handling Facilitator - 27 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of a Manual Handling Facilitator within Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to recruit a confident and competent trainer to help facilitate the manual handling training delivery to our workforce. You must be enthusiastic, motivated, adaptable and team orientated. You will work within the larger Clinical Training Team. The post holder will be expected to deliver and monitor programmes of manual handling education and training to all disciplines and grades of staff within the Trust. This will include the training/development of staff in a classroom setting as well astraining and support within the work place.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience as a Manual HandlingKey Trainer, be capable of working without direct supervision and ensure a high standard of care for all patients by effective manual handling and promotion of best practice for clinical and non-clinical staff. They will also be involved in audits around manual handling, equipment reviews and service development.The successful candidate is required to be able to demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and the person specification.
Main duties of the job
Support the manual handling officer in the design, delivery and evaluation of manual handling programmes- including induction in relation to safe moving and handling, in accordance with Trust and national priorities
Deliver, manual handling and associated equipment training and basic life support training in line with the Trust training plans and according to Trust requirements
To actively maintain a professional manual handling and equipment advisory service across the Trust providing specialist advice for all clinical and non-clinical staff as required
To assist with the promotion of a healthy workplace by educating staff and implementing change to minimise the risk of injury from the moving and handling of loads and people, static postures and repetitive activities.
To utilise and encourage problem solving approaches to create a learning environment in which staff can achieve their learning objectives
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the delivery and evaluation of manual handling training including induction in relation to safe moving and handling, in accordance with Trust and national priorities
Deliver, manual handling and associated equipment training and basic life support training in line with the Trust training plans and according to Trust requirements
Contribute to a professional manual handling and equipment advisory service across the Trust providing specialist advice for all clinical and non-clinical staff as required
To assist with the promotion of a healthy workplace by educating staff and implementing change to minimise the risk of injury from the moving and handling of loads and people, static postures and repetitive activities.
To utilise and encourage problem solving approaches to create a learning environment in which staff can achieve their learning objectives
Demonstrate a pleasant, approachable, and proactive manner to create and promote a good working relationship with all clinical divisions
Adhere to uniform policy to maintain a professional appearance and act as a role model for Trust values
Support the Manual Handling Officer as a specialist resource for the Trust in relation to safe handling processes
Communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally with the MDT regarding moving and handling provision /developments.
To communicate in both written and verbal form, any health and safety/ergonomics related information to all grades of staff, clinical, non-clinical and external agencies.
Some interactions may be sensitive and potentially difficult moving and handling related information and should be escalated to the Manual Handling Officer as appropriate.
Demonstrate effective use of Microsoft word, excel and outlook IT packages always adhering to trust and IT governance policies. Updating and improving as role requires.
Respect equality and diversity across all areas of working practice and communications with staff, patients and other stakeholders.
Responsible for teaching a range of subjects in line with current legislation and best practice, including risk assessment process, falls prevention and bed rails.
Advise and support the management plan for patients with complex moving and handling needs, making recommendations to minimise risk.
Manage and/or assist clinical staff with the complex moving and handling of patients / visitors or staff requiring assistance in exceptional or emergency situations across the Trust. Competently operate appropriate equipment to ensure safety and dignity of those involved.
Support the Manual Handling Officer in relation to adverse manual handling incidents and moving and handling complaints
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures within the trust and locally formulate safe systems of work.
Provide constructive feedback to staff members to enable and ensure the development of competence.
Involvement in monitoring of all moving and handling equipment used within the Trust in line with current legislation and Trust policy.
Take an active role in audits where there is cause for concern regarding moving and handling procedures.
Demonstrate effective written communication skills always maintaining confidentiality.
Work autonomously and as part of the team, with the ability to prioritise own day to day workload and manage own time effectively
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Clinical Manual Handling
- Clinical Experience
- Experience of teaching, supervising and or assessing
- Professional Clinical registration
Desirable
- Experience of contributing to policy development
- Previous experience working directly with patients undertaking the skills you will be teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or relevant clinical experience
Desirable
- Instructors certificate or teaching qualification
- Current manual handling instructor certificate
Skills
Essential
- Ability to write reports
- Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 9RW