Job summary
The Health, Safety & Security Team are recruiting two part time trainers to predominately provide moving and handling training. This is practical, face to face training which will deliver the Core Skills Training Framework (CSFT) Mandatory Training to frontline workers, and provide advice and guidance to all employees.
These posts will deliver in house moving and handling training and the successful individual/s will be able to adapt and develop the training package to ensure the employees are engaged and motivated.
The post holder will need to work across all NWAFT sites and as such will need access to transport.
Main duties of the job
Based within the Health, Safety & Security team, the post holder will facilitate training for the Trust to all staff in line with CSTF requirements.
The post holder will predominately provide moving and handling training to patient facing staff and inanimate load handling to non-clinical staff, but further development will be offered to the post holder so training can also be taught in the following areas which are covered and managed within the Health, Safety & Security team;
- Display Screen Equipment Assessments
- Workplace Assessments
- Health and Safety Training
- PREVENT training
Applications are welcome from those with experience of moving and handling within the NHS. Knowledge of NHS and working in clinical environments is preferred.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the promotion a positive moving & handling culture throughout the Trust in order to assist in the reduction of incidents of manual handling for the protection of injury to our staff and patients.
Provide the highest standard of professional training to Trust staff, in line with CSTF requirements, in supporting the management of moving and handling risks and promoting use of safe working practices throughout the Trust.
To promote the Trusts values in creating a safe and healthy environment in which to deliver the highest standards of clinical care to the Trusts patients.
The post holder will predominately provide moving and handling training (patient handling and inanimate load) training to Trust staff, but they will also be expected to cover the following duties provided by the Health, Safety & Security team (this list is not exhaustive);
- Health and Safety Training
- Display Screen Equipment Assessments with Individuals
- Mask Fit Testing (holiday cover)
- Specialist Manual Handling Risk Assessments
- Security Training
- PREVENT training
Please see the job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the promotion a positive moving & handling culture throughout the Trust in order to assist in the reduction of incidents of manual handling for the protection of injury to our staff and patients.
Provide the highest standard of professional training to Trust staff, in line with CSTF requirements, in supporting the management of moving and handling risks and promoting use of safe working practices throughout the Trust.
To promote the Trusts values in creating a safe and healthy environment in which to deliver the highest standards of clinical care to the Trusts patients.
The post holder will predominately provide moving and handling training (patient handling and inanimate load) training to Trust staff, but they will also be expected to cover the following duties provided by the Health, Safety & Security team (this list is not exhaustive);
- Health and Safety Training
- Display Screen Equipment Assessments with Individuals
- Mask Fit Testing (holiday cover)
- Specialist Manual Handling Risk Assessments
- Security Training
- PREVENT training
Please see the job description for full details.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 base level teaching qualification or equivalent level of work experience
Desirable
- Moving and handling within NHS or other patient handling field
- Teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS)
Experience
Essential
- Moving and handling within NHS or other patient handling field
- Training and engaging with large groups
- Ability to write and develop training packages
- Thorough understanding of moving and handling equipment and its operation
Desirable
- Knowledge of Datix reporting package
- Working in the NHS and with clinical and non-clinical roles
Knowledge
Essential
- Familiar with Microsoft packages
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships across a wide range of staff and encourage enthusiasm in others through own work approach
- Engage and hold attention of room when delivering training
- an demonstrate effective communication with a multiprofessional and diverse audience
- Able to adapt style of communication to the subject and audience and show an ability to tailor and convey safety messages
- Interpersonal skills required including persuading, negotiating, advising and motivating
- Understand the concept of customer care and demonstrate and teach effective application
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 base level teaching qualification or equivalent level of work experience
Desirable
- Moving and handling within NHS or other patient handling field
- Teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS)
Experience
Essential
- Moving and handling within NHS or other patient handling field
- Training and engaging with large groups
- Ability to write and develop training packages
- Thorough understanding of moving and handling equipment and its operation
Desirable
- Knowledge of Datix reporting package
- Working in the NHS and with clinical and non-clinical roles
Knowledge
Essential
- Familiar with Microsoft packages
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships across a wide range of staff and encourage enthusiasm in others through own work approach
- Engage and hold attention of room when delivering training
- an demonstrate effective communication with a multiprofessional and diverse audience
- Able to adapt style of communication to the subject and audience and show an ability to tailor and convey safety messages
- Interpersonal skills required including persuading, negotiating, advising and motivating
- Understand the concept of customer care and demonstrate and teach effective application
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
