Moving and Handling Specialist Advisor
| Posting date: | 09 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 October 2025 |
| Location: | Crewe, CW1 6ZQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9412-25-0534 |
Summary
The post holder will be a subject matter expert of inanimate object/ patient handling and have a wealth of experience gained in a healthcare setting. The ideal person will be able to easily adapt their knowledge and skills to meet the needs of the wide variety of team needs. They will be flexible and open to developing new ways of working to meet changing needs and keen to make a real difference for the safety of both staff and patients. Assisting the moving and handling lead to: Develop policy and procedures to ensure legislative compliance Maintain a key worker system to embed NHS E competency assessment and assist the trust in achieving compliance rates Provide expert advice: assisting managers with risk assessment and the development of safe systems of work and the assessment of patients with complex care needs Undertake annual audits Design and implement training to local needs Work in partnership with Occupational Health, Harm Free, Control and Infection and Tissue Viability teams Analyse and review all moving and handling incidents to look for trends and the potential to reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence and share best practice across the organisation Evaluate and select appropriate equipment to enhance patient comfort and safety, including slings and transfer aids and the safe movement of inanimate objects Foster a culture of continuous improvement by providing guidance, support, and training to staff at all levels. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and create a safe environment for everyone. If you are enthusiastic about leading initiatives in patient handling and safety, we want to hear from you! Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust aims to promote equality of opportunity and is committed to treating all applicants fairly and on merit regardless of age, gender, race, marital status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any offences that may have been committed which are