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Manual Handling and Ergonomics Trainer

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Location
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 Per annum
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
28 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
14 Jul 2025

Job overview

Manual Handling and Ergonomics Trainer

Department: Staff Health & Wellbeing

Band 6 £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum

Hours: 37.5, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you ready to embark on an incredible career opportunity at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH)?  Are you looking to take the next step in developing your skills while working within a friendly, supportive team?  Are you passionate about delivering high-quality manual handling training?  Do you enjoy making a difference to patient and staff safety?

If so, this role is perfect for you! You will deliver training in various clinical and non-clinical environments, such as theatres and wards, as well as classroom-based sessions in a simulated clinical setting.

At MKUH, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create a safe, engaging environment that values all unique skillsets and contributions.

For additional details or to schedule an informal visit to the department, kindly reach out to Adekunle Solaru, Moving & Handling Advisor, email [email protected]

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Interview 18 August 2025

Main duties of the job

The Manual Handling and Ergonomics Trainer plays a crucial role in promoting safety, health, and wellbeing at MKUH. You will continually strive to improve the quality of training, informed by current evidence-based best practices and national standards.

You will be responsible for leading manual handling training initiatives, ensuring colleagues are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform manual handling tasks safely and effectively. You will deliver engaging and informative training sessions, conduct training needs analyses, and provide ongoing support to staff to minimise the risk of injuries related to moving and handling patients and loads.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Support the Manual Handling and Ergonomics Advisor in both clinical and non-clinical areas to identify, assess, and manage risks relating to manual handling and complex patient handling activities. •  Act as the Trust’s recognised competent person on matters related to manual handling and ergonomics training, demonstrating a working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, subject knowledge, and professional issues.

Deliver theory and practical training programs for all aspects of manual handling operations, meeting the employer’s statutory obligations and reflecting the learning needs within all staff groups across the Trust. •  Promote and develop a safety culture, delivering training aimed at reducing musculoskeletal injuries within the Trust. •  Assist and deputise (as appropriate) for the Trust Manual Handling and Ergonomics Advisor in the delivery and implementation of policies and procedures related to manual handling and ergonomics, including the Manual Handling & DSE Policies. •  Provide advice, support, and information on all manual handling and ergonomic issues to minimize risks to employees and other service users. •  Advise on safe working procedures and adapt training and handling techniques to meet the needs of local departments, individual patients, and specialties. •  Analyse statistical data, interpret findings, and produce regular training reports on departmental activity. •  Stay up-to-date with clinical developments and research that impact safe practices, regularly attending relevant meetings to maintain awareness of current manual handling issues and challenge poor practices.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every single requirement? We know our job descriptions and specifications can be extensive. MKUH is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this job and align with our Trust values, but feel your past experience doesn’t perfectly match every part of the job description and person specification, drop us an email to discuss the role further.

Apply now to join us in creating a safer, healthier workplace for all at Milton Keynes University Hospital!

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system.  Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.   This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing  employment  with  the  Trust,  all  employees  (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are  subject  to  a probationary period lasting  a  period  of  six  months  with  an  option  to extend  for  a  further  six  months  to  a total of  12 months.