Job summary
- Knowledge of applicable Health and Safety legislation and current manual handling research and best practice.
- Be able to demonstrate highly developed knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- Undertake Manual Handling risk assessments for all Clinical and Non-Clinical staff.
- Ability to assess competency of staff/core trainers/colleague's performance, including feedback and improvement techniques.
- Can demonstrate experience of manual handling training at induction and refresher level in NHS environment.
- Significant experience in developing and implementing training programmes to meet moving and handling needs of different staff groups.
- Experience of undertaking clinical audits and root cause analysis of incidents and accidents and recommending measures of identified needs.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist advice to Trust staff on manual handling, ergonomic and risk assessment issues. Lead in and provide expert advice and support to staff at all levels within the Trust on issues relating to moving and handling staff and patient safety.
Promote best practice in the field of manual handling, acting as a role model for the Trust. Disseminate up to date information in moving and handling throughout the Trust.
Responsible for delivery of up to date, clear, understandable information including safer handling techniques, underpinned by evidence-based decision making that links to recognised safer handling techniques and risk management.
To support and advise the Trust as appropriate in complying with all HSE and legislative guidance and requirements for reduction of manual handling risk, including EU directives, statutory body requirements, hazards and safety notices and advice relating to patient, public or staff safety, personal privacy and confidentiality.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead and manage the Manual Handling clinical and non-clinical training and provide a highly specialised advisory service for the Trust.
In both the moving and handling of patients and inanimate loads to fulfil statutory requirements of manual handling, ergonomics and the risk assessment processes associated with all the work areas of the organisation.
To develop and participate in a training network in safe moving and handling, for all staff of the Trust. Ensuring that the Trust meets the requirements of European and nation regulations and standards.
To provide specialist advice to Trust staff in safe moving and handling and act as the subject matter expert in moving and handling for the Trust.To co-ordinate and undertake Manual Handling Training of Trust staff and Bank staff.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the maintenance/recording of all manual handling records and to review and maintain up to date policies for the manual handling of patients and inanimate load handling to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Your responsibilities will include coordination/delivering organisational wide induction, mandatory sessions, and risk assessments.
Responsible for delivery of up to date, clear, understandable information including safer handling techniques, underpinned by evidence-based decision making that links to recognised safer handling techniques and risk management.
As Service Lead respond to requests for assistance with assessment of patients with more complex moving and handling needs; this will include working clinically to support ward staff, advising on the correct techniques and equipment to be used on an individual patient basis.
Have a high level of clinical skills relating to manual handling and the use of complex equipment and the required level of clinical training to support staff with the transportation of patients.
Lead on all the investigation of incidents involving manual handling, including RIDDOR investigations. To liaise with the relevant departments, Risk and Patient Safety, Occupational Health, Managers and Senior staff regarding any recommendations to be actioned.
Advertising date: Monday 29th April 2024
Closing date: Monday 20th May 2024
Shortlisting date: Thursday 23rd May 2024
Proposed Interview date: Thursday 20th June 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead and manage the Manual Handling clinical and non-clinical training and provide a highly specialised advisory service for the Trust.
In both the moving and handling of patients and inanimate loads to fulfil statutory requirements of manual handling, ergonomics and the risk assessment processes associated with all the work areas of the organisation.
To develop and participate in a training network in safe moving and handling, for all staff of the Trust. Ensuring that the Trust meets the requirements of European and nation regulations and standards.
To provide specialist advice to Trust staff in safe moving and handling and act as the subject matter expert in moving and handling for the Trust.To co-ordinate and undertake Manual Handling Training of Trust staff and Bank staff.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the maintenance/recording of all manual handling records and to review and maintain up to date policies for the manual handling of patients and inanimate load handling to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Your responsibilities will include coordination/delivering organisational wide induction, mandatory sessions, and risk assessments.
Responsible for delivery of up to date, clear, understandable information including safer handling techniques, underpinned by evidence-based decision making that links to recognised safer handling techniques and risk management.
As Service Lead respond to requests for assistance with assessment of patients with more complex moving and handling needs; this will include working clinically to support ward staff, advising on the correct techniques and equipment to be used on an individual patient basis.
Have a high level of clinical skills relating to manual handling and the use of complex equipment and the required level of clinical training to support staff with the transportation of patients.
Lead on all the investigation of incidents involving manual handling, including RIDDOR investigations. To liaise with the relevant departments, Risk and Patient Safety, Occupational Health, Managers and Senior staff regarding any recommendations to be actioned.
Advertising date: Monday 29th April 2024
Closing date: Monday 20th May 2024
Shortlisting date: Thursday 23rd May 2024
Proposed Interview date: Thursday 20th June 2024
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Level in recognised Qualification e.g. RCN Registered Nursing / AHP HCPC Registered / Sports and Exercise Science to Degree level
- Evidence of ongoing professional development / relevant courses
- Membership of the local branch of the back exchange (LGMBE)
- Teaching qualification or experience in teaching, group facilitation and assessing experience
- Single Handed Care Trained
- Accredited Train the Trainer Course in Moving and Handling
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate in Back Care/ Ergonomics or equivalent qualification or skills
- Membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. IOSH, HCPC, NMC)
- Membership of the National Back Exchange
Knowledge
Essential
- Is able to provide advice to colleagues within and NHS environment.
- Knowledge of applicable Health and Safety legislation and current manual handling research and best practice.
- Be able to demonstrate highly developed knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- Significant knowledge of the clinical and non-clinical principles of risk assessment.
- Undertake Manual Handling risk assessments for all Clinical and Non-Clinical staff.
- Ability to assess competency of staff/core trainers/colleague's performance, including feedback and improvement techniques.
- Currently an active core trainer within NHS Acute Organisation.
- Can demonstrate experience of manual handling training at induction and refresher level in NHS environment.
- Has experience of undertaking manual handling risk assessments.
- Significant patient handling and inanimate load experience.
- Significant experience within an acute hospital setting and have a practical problem -solving approach to moving and handling issues .
- Significant experience in developing and implementing training programmes to meet moving and handling needs of different staff groups.
- Experience of developing evidence -based systems to assist departments with risk assessment for multidisciplinary and complex situations including safe systems of work.
- Experience of undertaking clinical audits and root cause analysis of incidents and accidents and recommending measures of identified needs
- Undertake Manual Handling inspections and audits
- To produce quarterly and annual reports relating to manual handling
- Experience of procurement of equipment.
Desirable
- Undertake DSE risk assessments for all staff.(undertake workplace assessments including DSE
- Competent in the use of software packages.
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills including e -mail, word processing and database inputting
- Ability to adeptly use all specialised manual handling equipment to an expert level in order to devise training programmes and educate trainers to proficient level of competence.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively through planning organisation and prioritising of workload.
- Ability to plan strategy.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Committed to high standards of patient care
- Able to work to deadlines.
- Able to liaise with staff, patients and families where necessary
- Analytical skills, to make strategic judgements, based on risk assessment and manage conflicting views.
- Ability to advise on specific mechanical equipment required for the movement of patients throughout the Trust including bariatric patients
- Demonstrate the ability to lead on multidisciplinary projects.
- Have sufficient influence skills to change processes and pathways based on risk assessment.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to handle people with complex handling needs and competent manner that incorporates manner that incorporates the principles of moving and handling.
- Experience of audits/analysis and research.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to manage and forward plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Level in recognised Qualification e.g. RCN Registered Nursing / AHP HCPC Registered / Sports and Exercise Science to Degree level
- Evidence of ongoing professional development / relevant courses
- Membership of the local branch of the back exchange (LGMBE)
- Teaching qualification or experience in teaching, group facilitation and assessing experience
- Single Handed Care Trained
- Accredited Train the Trainer Course in Moving and Handling
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate in Back Care/ Ergonomics or equivalent qualification or skills
- Membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. IOSH, HCPC, NMC)
- Membership of the National Back Exchange
Knowledge
Essential
- Is able to provide advice to colleagues within and NHS environment.
- Knowledge of applicable Health and Safety legislation and current manual handling research and best practice.
- Be able to demonstrate highly developed knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- Significant knowledge of the clinical and non-clinical principles of risk assessment.
- Undertake Manual Handling risk assessments for all Clinical and Non-Clinical staff.
- Ability to assess competency of staff/core trainers/colleague's performance, including feedback and improvement techniques.
- Currently an active core trainer within NHS Acute Organisation.
- Can demonstrate experience of manual handling training at induction and refresher level in NHS environment.
- Has experience of undertaking manual handling risk assessments.
- Significant patient handling and inanimate load experience.
- Significant experience within an acute hospital setting and have a practical problem -solving approach to moving and handling issues .
- Significant experience in developing and implementing training programmes to meet moving and handling needs of different staff groups.
- Experience of developing evidence -based systems to assist departments with risk assessment for multidisciplinary and complex situations including safe systems of work.
- Experience of undertaking clinical audits and root cause analysis of incidents and accidents and recommending measures of identified needs
- Undertake Manual Handling inspections and audits
- To produce quarterly and annual reports relating to manual handling
- Experience of procurement of equipment.
Desirable
- Undertake DSE risk assessments for all staff.(undertake workplace assessments including DSE
- Competent in the use of software packages.
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills including e -mail, word processing and database inputting
- Ability to adeptly use all specialised manual handling equipment to an expert level in order to devise training programmes and educate trainers to proficient level of competence.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively through planning organisation and prioritising of workload.
- Ability to plan strategy.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Committed to high standards of patient care
- Able to work to deadlines.
- Able to liaise with staff, patients and families where necessary
- Analytical skills, to make strategic judgements, based on risk assessment and manage conflicting views.
- Ability to advise on specific mechanical equipment required for the movement of patients throughout the Trust including bariatric patients
- Demonstrate the ability to lead on multidisciplinary projects.
- Have sufficient influence skills to change processes and pathways based on risk assessment.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to handle people with complex handling needs and competent manner that incorporates manner that incorporates the principles of moving and handling.
- Experience of audits/analysis and research.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to manage and forward plan.
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 (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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (Southport and Ormskirk Sites)
Wigan Road (Energy Centre)
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
