Manual Handling Trainer

Job overview

Band 5 Manual Handling Trainer

12 month Fixed‑Term Contract  37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Manual Handling Trainer to join our friendly and dynamic Core Skills Team.

The post holder will deliver high‑quality, face‑to‑face practical manual handling training to clinical staff across the Trust. This will include mandatory training, bespoke and specialist sessions, and on‑site delivery to specific staff groups.

You will provide clear, evidence‑based advice and training to support compliance with relevant legislation, national standards and best practice. The role also involves developing and updating Manual Handling training programmes, maintaining accurate training records, and assessing staff competence to reduce risk and support organisational assurance

Main duties of the job

In collaboration with the Professional Development Team the Core Skills Manual Handling trainer will deliver training to staff in forms of Induction, refresher and specialist programmes, supporting the Core Skills lead with the wider organisation objectives. Provide specialist manual handling assessments of staff following appropriate referral from Staff health & well-being. Encourage all areas to report incidents following the organisation incident reporting system. Ensure statutory and mandatory training is kept up to date.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake