Manual Handling Associate Trainer to a Manual Handling Trainer
| Posting date: | 31 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 Per annum (Pro rata for part time) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 August 2025 |
| Location: | Mapperly, NG3 6AA |
| Company: | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7324185/186-953-25-CS |
Summary
A Vacancy at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a development position from a Band 4 Manual Handling Associate Trainer to a Band 5 Manual Handling Trainer after achieving the relevant qualifications, which are;
• IOSH training course
• Internal sign off of competencies
• Possess or willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification (C&G 7304 Certificate in Teaching) to Diploma level equivalent
If these qualifications have already been achieved commencing at Band 5 can be negotiated. Please see in the attached document the band 4 and band 5 job descriptions.
To develop the skills and gain the experience required to support the Manual Handling Trainer and the Training Manager to deliver a range of training across the Trust. This is a development opportunity and will be supervised and supported as the individual develops in the role. The main areas of focus will be: -
To learn to deliver a range of moving and handling, and associated training offerings for staff across the Trust, including Moving and Handling and Resuscitation training.
To work with the Manual Handling Trainer, the Training Manager and associated training teams to bring into the Trust additional capacity to teach and advise staff on both Resuscitation and personal back care and moving and handling issues.
To work with the relevant Trainers to respond flexibly to training needs which may emerge within the Trust relating to moving and handling issues.
To support / deliver high quality Resuscitation and Moving and Handling training across the Trust.
To work as part of a Learning and Development team and the commitment to develop as an individual trainer.
Ability to offer a consistent, reliable service including punctuality for training sessions and visible planning of absence and contingency planning.
Attend team meetings, managerial supervision and annual performance review.
The post holder will be responsible for undertaking their essential training.
To undertake any other duties as requested relevant to grade and post.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay levelrequiredfor a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salaryrequiredfor sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In thesecircumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicantsrequiringa Skilled Worker Visa candeterminethe likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria herehttps://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Communication
Ability to offer a consistent, reliable service including punctuality for training sessions and visible planning of absence, contingency planning.
Ability to work as part of a Learning and Development team and the commitment to develop as an individual trainer.
Ability to foster strong ‘customer led’ relationships with clinicians and the variety of departments and services across the division.
Commitment to develop the ability to facilitate (deliver) training events.
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Possess or willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification (C&G 7304 Certificate in Teaching) to Diploma level equivalent. Trained in or a commitment to attend formal training / qualification in back care e.g. (ROSPA) (Manual Handling Lead Programme).
Working in healthcare settings and/or with individuals delivering healthcare Sound understanding of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Previous experience of working in a high functioning team Excellent communication skills, with staff at all levels and outside clients Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and work to set timescales with minimum supervision Excellent time management and the ability to be proactive and problem solve Good Interpersonal skills Team player Self-motivated and conscientious.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Ability to develop an understanding of the complexity of the training agenda and to convey a range of information.
To learn to make judgements about own training performance and with the help of line manager and colleagues to make changes and develop creative approaches.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Responsibility for managing own commitments in negotiation with other trainers, training schedules and other aspects of the departments education delivery.
Good experience of planning and administering own workload.
Ensure adequate training resources are available for the course to be delivered.
Physical Skills
The post holder will be expected to learn to demonstrate resuscitation techniques and efficient movement principles to participants and present as a role model to others. Specific holds, body positioning and efficient movement will apply to all aspects of movement and handling methods.
The post holder will be required to transfer training materials for Moving and Handling training and set up training rooms as necessary.
Other subject areas are not expected to require any added physical skills. The post holder will have the ability to travel across Trust sites
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care
Responsibility to learn to deliver information that may relate to patient and staff members well-being (back care) however there is no direct responsibility for patient or client care within the scope of this post which is advisory in its role.
Please note applicants willbe requiredto pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
This advert closes on Thursday 14 Aug 2025
This is a development position from a Band 4 Manual Handling Associate Trainer to a Band 5 Manual Handling Trainer after achieving the relevant qualifications, which are;
• IOSH training course
• Internal sign off of competencies
• Possess or willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification (C&G 7304 Certificate in Teaching) to Diploma level equivalent
If these qualifications have already been achieved commencing at Band 5 can be negotiated. Please see in the attached document the band 4 and band 5 job descriptions.
To develop the skills and gain the experience required to support the Manual Handling Trainer and the Training Manager to deliver a range of training across the Trust. This is a development opportunity and will be supervised and supported as the individual develops in the role. The main areas of focus will be: -
To learn to deliver a range of moving and handling, and associated training offerings for staff across the Trust, including Moving and Handling and Resuscitation training.
To work with the Manual Handling Trainer, the Training Manager and associated training teams to bring into the Trust additional capacity to teach and advise staff on both Resuscitation and personal back care and moving and handling issues.
To work with the relevant Trainers to respond flexibly to training needs which may emerge within the Trust relating to moving and handling issues.
To support / deliver high quality Resuscitation and Moving and Handling training across the Trust.
To work as part of a Learning and Development team and the commitment to develop as an individual trainer.
Ability to offer a consistent, reliable service including punctuality for training sessions and visible planning of absence and contingency planning.
Attend team meetings, managerial supervision and annual performance review.
The post holder will be responsible for undertaking their essential training.
To undertake any other duties as requested relevant to grade and post.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay levelrequiredfor a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salaryrequiredfor sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In thesecircumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicantsrequiringa Skilled Worker Visa candeterminethe likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria herehttps://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Communication
Ability to offer a consistent, reliable service including punctuality for training sessions and visible planning of absence, contingency planning.
Ability to work as part of a Learning and Development team and the commitment to develop as an individual trainer.
Ability to foster strong ‘customer led’ relationships with clinicians and the variety of departments and services across the division.
Commitment to develop the ability to facilitate (deliver) training events.
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Possess or willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification (C&G 7304 Certificate in Teaching) to Diploma level equivalent. Trained in or a commitment to attend formal training / qualification in back care e.g. (ROSPA) (Manual Handling Lead Programme).
Working in healthcare settings and/or with individuals delivering healthcare Sound understanding of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Previous experience of working in a high functioning team Excellent communication skills, with staff at all levels and outside clients Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and work to set timescales with minimum supervision Excellent time management and the ability to be proactive and problem solve Good Interpersonal skills Team player Self-motivated and conscientious.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Ability to develop an understanding of the complexity of the training agenda and to convey a range of information.
To learn to make judgements about own training performance and with the help of line manager and colleagues to make changes and develop creative approaches.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Responsibility for managing own commitments in negotiation with other trainers, training schedules and other aspects of the departments education delivery.
Good experience of planning and administering own workload.
Ensure adequate training resources are available for the course to be delivered.
Physical Skills
The post holder will be expected to learn to demonstrate resuscitation techniques and efficient movement principles to participants and present as a role model to others. Specific holds, body positioning and efficient movement will apply to all aspects of movement and handling methods.
The post holder will be required to transfer training materials for Moving and Handling training and set up training rooms as necessary.
Other subject areas are not expected to require any added physical skills. The post holder will have the ability to travel across Trust sites
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care
Responsibility to learn to deliver information that may relate to patient and staff members well-being (back care) however there is no direct responsibility for patient or client care within the scope of this post which is advisory in its role.
Please note applicants willbe requiredto pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
This advert closes on Thursday 14 Aug 2025
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.