Department: Staff Health & Wellbeing
Band 6 £37,338 - £44,962 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? At MKUH, staff enjoy free onsite parking, free car charging, and the opportunity for hybrid working.
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality manual handling training in line with the NHS Skills Framework and legislative requirements? Do you enjoy making a difference to patient and staff safety? Would you really like to make a tangible difference by bringing training into clinical practice? 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.
Interview: 23rd April 2025
The Manual Handling and Ergonomics Trainer plays a crucial role in promoting safety, occupational 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. You would also be responsible for the development of Manual Handling Officers and working closely alongside them in developing safe systems of work.
Benefits
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trust's values and behaviours. At MKUH, we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
* Free on-site parking
* Free refreshments
* Great flexible working opportunities
* Discounted gym membership
* Lease car scheme
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* On-site nursery (chargeable)
* Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
For additional details or to schedule an informal visit to the department, kindly reach out to Rebecca Bason, Head of Staff Health & Wellbeing, via email at rebecca.bason@mkuh.nhs.uk.
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