Moving and Handling Trainer *Internal Applicants*

Job overview

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES

Deliver Moving and Handling training programmes to a variety of multidisciplinary teams (clinical and non-clinical) in both the acute and community setting to meet legislative requirements, external governance and role specific identified training needs. Understand the appropriate biomechanical principles in relation to maintaining muscular skeletal health in relation both staff/carers and patients. Contribute to the development and evaluation of the distribution of care offered to patients in a variety of settings with regard to the safe moving and handling in accordance with local policies, Trust procedures and Health and Safety guidelines and also within their individual Code of Professional Conduct. Assist in the development of moving and handling services by delivering exemplary clinical moving and handling practice in all areas of the Trust, contributing to patient and staff safety at times and reducing potential moving and handling incidents. Support the work of the Moving and Handling Team by contributing to the Trust’s Risk Reduction Management Systems, Health and Wellbeing and Health and Safety strategies.  Demonstrate  knowledge and understanding of the legislation, Codes of Practice and the guidance underpinning Moving and Handling practice.

Main duties of the job

• Actively contribute and participate in the planning of appropriate training systems required by a variety of multi professional development needs by producing and delivering Moving and Handling training courses to meet both statutory duties and Care group requirements.
• Contribute to the evaluation and development of training programmes to ensuring the Trust’s continued compliance with all Governance targets and legislative requirements.
• Deliver a range of tailored M&H courses which reflect current best practice, both for patient handling and inanimate loads.
• Support the Moving and Handling Team in producing and updating a range of manual handling resources, e.g. scenarios building, information/instructions and eLearning packages for use within the Trust.

• Set up training rooms and resource equipment/venues as required to ensure that the correct tools are available for use.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records e.g. lesson plans, course content, peer observations, risk assessments, audits and training attendance records.
• Document and inform the Moving and Handling clinical lead if any participants are unable to perform safe handling and/or have been unable to complete the practical elements of the training.
• Liaise with colleagues in Learning and Development to ensure training records are accurate, comprehensive and up to date.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

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If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.