Moving and Handling Trainer and Coordinator
Location: Exeter, EX2 5AF
Salary: £29970.00 to £36483.00
Date posted: 8th October 2024
Closing date: 10th November 2024
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Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Professional to join us to assist in providing an expert moving and handling/ergonomic service to DPT.
This role will be responsible for the delivery of appropriate and competent moving and handling training (both clinical and non-clinical) to all the mental health services within Devon Partnership Trust.
The post holder, with the support of the Moving & Handling/Ergonomics Lead, will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of safe and meaningful training in a cost-effective manner to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees, patients, and others who may be involved with or affected by moving and handling activities.
Main duties of the job
The suitable candidate will be able to demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for moving and handling. You will support the learning and development program and roll out, alongside the Moving and Handling /Ergonomic Lead, a trust-wide bespoke moving & handling training package on a specialist-needs basis with varying patient needs, including both mental health and physical health conditions, and staff needs.
It is essential that you are able to work autonomously and reliably, be a good organiser, communicator, be confident, and physically fit enough to perform both clinical and non-clinical moving and handling techniques and equipment demonstrations on a frequent basis.
In this role, you will be actively involved in maintaining and enhancing safety systems and processes and applying and integrating into various clinical/patient risks to help reduce the risk of harm. Mobility across the organisation is essential as the suitable candidate will be expected to work across the whole trust.
About us
We provide mental health, learning disability, and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south-west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high-quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. These include attributes such as showing a commitment to the quality of care, improving the lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part-time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Experience
* Demonstrate extensive, relevant experience in a variety of clinical and training settings.
* Experience in developing, delivering, and appraising training materials and courses.
Knowledge & Skills
* Extensive working knowledge of a broad range of manual handling techniques and associated equipment.
* Knowledge of the relevant national clinical guidelines, and experience of implementing these recommendations in practice.
* In-depth working knowledge of risk assessments and incident reporting within the NHS.
* Appropriate level of general fitness to safely carry out requirements of post, including moving and handling of people in complex and repetitive situations.
* Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role.
Qualifications
* Registered professional i.e. Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or equivalent in-depth knowledge and experience.
* Recognised qualification in Manual handling training (including patient handling).
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