About this role
Job summary
Band 5 Manual Handling Trainer
12 month Fixed-Term Contract37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aBand 5 Manual Handling Trainerto join our friendly and dynamicCore Skills Team.
The post holder will deliver high-quality, face-to-face practical manual handling training to clinical staff across the Trust. This will include mandatory training, bespoke and specialist sessions, and on-site delivery to specific staff groups.
You will provide clear, evidence-based advice and training to support compliance with relevant legislation, national standards and best practice. The role also involves developing and updating Manual Handling training programmes,maintainingaccuratetraining records, and assessing staff competence to reduce risk and support organisational assurance
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with theProfessionalDevelopmentTeam the Core Skills Manual Handlingtrainerwill deliver training to staff in forms of Induction,refresherand specialistprogrammes, supporting the Core Skills lead with the wider organisationobjectives. Provide specialist manual handling assessments of staff followingappropriate referralfrom Staffhealth & well-being.Encourage all areas to report incidents following the organisation incident reporting system. Ensurestatutoryand mandatory trainingis kept up to date.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications and Educaiton Essential
Recognised Manual Handling Trainer Qualification NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Training/Instructor/Assessor Qualification Qualification RoSPA or equivalent
Desirable
Registered Health Care Professional Recognised Health and Safety Qualification
Communication Skills Essential
Used to working with multi-disciplinary teams. Adaptable and innovative excellent interpersonal and communication also good presentations skills.
Knowledge and Training Essential
Experienced Manual Handling teacher/instructor/experience of providing this type of training including specialist assessments and problem solving
Desirable
Background in Health and Safety
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a front line/service-based organisation Experience in working in high-pressure areas. Experience of developing management systems
Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential
Committed to maintaining good standards of Manual Handling and removing bad practices across the Trust.
Desirable
Able to work under pressure
Planning Skills Essential
Self-motivated by ensuring the effective administration in all areas of Manual Handling & Health and Safety Resourceful and Organised
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)