# Manual Handling Trainer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/manual-handling-trainer/f5024afa-af03-4d89-8a83-9e1de419998e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/manual-handling-trainer/f5024afa-af03-4d89-8a83-9e1de419998e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** York Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Trainer - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28392.00 to £31157.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-09T12:39:25.996Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8263058 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8263058?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview To provide ongoing support to the Trust to ensure the statutory and mandatory manual handling training needs of all levels of staff are met in line with NHSLA Risk Management Standards assuring compliance with relevant legislation and Trust policies. To support the Lead Manual Handling Advisor and the Manual Handling Team in the implementation, monitoring and audit of the Safer Handling Policy to reduce the incidence of work-related musculoskeletal injuries/disorders. The post holder will be required to carry out various administrative duties pertaining to the overall running of the Manual Handling Team. ### Main duties of the job Deliver induction and refresher manual handling training to staff at all levels, in line with Trust policies and training needs. Support the Lead Manual Handling Advisor in delivering, evaluating and improving training programmes and quality assurance, including attendance records, outcome monitoring and audits. Assist managers with manual handling and Display Screen Equipment (DSE) risk assessments, providing advice on safer handling practices. Maintain accurate assessment records using Trust documentation, ensuring confidentiality. Communicate findings to managers and escalate complex cases to the appropriate advisor. Support investigations into workplace accidents and injuries involving manual handling. Promote evidence-based, peer-reviewed techniques that improve patient outcomes and staff safety, acting as a role model for best practice. Comply with Trust guidelines and policies, respond to telephone and email enquiries from staff at all levels, and work collaboratively with Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services to support and deliver health promotion programmes. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Sound understanding of health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. **Desirable** - A recognized qualification in adult education, such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or PTLLS equivalent. ### Experience **Essential** - Recent, practical experience in acute or community healthcare settings involving a full range of patient moving and handling techniques. **Desirable** - Expert knowledge of specialized NHS moving and handling equipment, including hoists, sliding aids, and electric profiling beds. ## Documents - [person specification (pdf, 104.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10681040) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 798.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=927) - [b4 manual handling trainer (pdf, 368.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10577065) - [relocation offer information (pdf, 134.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2746) - [trust strategy 2025-2030 towards excellence (pdf, 4.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=925) - [recruitment guide to reasonable adjustments (pdf, 232.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10681041) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.