Moving & Handling Facilitator | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 26 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 September 2025 |
| Location: | Prestwich, M253BL |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7328519/437-7328519 |
Summary
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.
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.
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.
Training
Training delivery will be a priority for the post holder, the ability to deliver Moving and Handling training 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
Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Sep 2025