Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a member of staff to join the Professional Development team as a Core Skills Manual Handling Assistant. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting continuing professional development, able to support in the facilitation and delivering of Manual Handling Training to Trust staff.
GCSE in Maths and English at Grade 3 or above (or equivalent such as Functional Skills/O Level/CSE) and NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Care/Clinical Healthcare Support are all essential for this role and you will have to provide your original certificates to progress. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with a Care Certificate or the willingness to achieve this while working for the Team.
Main duties of the job
The Core Skills Manual Handling Assistant will support the Core Skills Lead alongside the Core Skills Manual Handling Training Lead in assisting with facilitating and delivering a comprehensive Manual Handling training service to the Trust.The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the Professional Development Team and the wider workforce. The postholder will support continuing professional development through supporting the delivery of relevant programmes of education and training across the Trust.The Core Skills Manual Handling Assistant will work alongside the Professional Development Team and Core Skills Team and assist in their development by promoting and delivering education-based practice that is underpinned by the most up to date evidence
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade 9 to 4 (A to C) in English Language & Maths, or Functional Skills Level 2 equivalent
- Care Certificate or willingness to undertake
- NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Care or Manual Handling
Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to undertaking in-house training
- Previous care experience within an acute care setting with a minimum of one year's experience
- Displays commitment to education in practice
- Demonstrates ability and passion to teach and pass on knowledge to others
- Demonstrates the knowledge of duties required for the role
- Willing to undertake Manual Handling Instructor training
- Able to independently deliver training or as part of a group
Experience
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Experience of customer care/dealing with the public
- Demonstrates a high standard of professional conduct, adhering to confidentiality principles
Desirable
- Experience being a Manual Handling Champion
Analytical
Essential
- Demonstrates attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Demonstrates ability to work well as part of a team and using their own initiative
- Ability to assist in the learning and development of others
- Ability to supervise, provide pastoral support and assess learners in practice
Planning
Essential
- Ability to prioritise delegated tasks and report any concerns to the Core Skills Lead
- Ability to support the Professional Development Team and Patient Experience Team with the planning of programmes and facilitating learning for others
- Computer literate and has knowledge in using IT Systems
Physical
Essential
- Honest and trustworthy
- Ability to work flexibly across sites
- Commitment to evidence-based practice
Interpersonal
Essential
- Clear spoken and written communication skills
- Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
- Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
- Demonstrates a respect for patient dignity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade 9 to 4 (A to C) in English Language & Maths, or Functional Skills Level 2 equivalent
- Care Certificate or willingness to undertake
- NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Care or Manual Handling
Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to undertaking in-house training
- Previous care experience within an acute care setting with a minimum of one year's experience
- Displays commitment to education in practice
- Demonstrates ability and passion to teach and pass on knowledge to others
- Demonstrates the knowledge of duties required for the role
- Willing to undertake Manual Handling Instructor training
- Able to independently deliver training or as part of a group
Experience
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Experience of customer care/dealing with the public
- Demonstrates a high standard of professional conduct, adhering to confidentiality principles
Desirable
- Experience being a Manual Handling Champion
Analytical
Essential
- Demonstrates attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Demonstrates ability to work well as part of a team and using their own initiative
- Ability to assist in the learning and development of others
- Ability to supervise, provide pastoral support and assess learners in practice
Planning
Essential
- Ability to prioritise delegated tasks and report any concerns to the Core Skills Lead
- Ability to support the Professional Development Team and Patient Experience Team with the planning of programmes and facilitating learning for others
- Computer literate and has knowledge in using IT Systems
Physical
Essential
- Honest and trustworthy
- Ability to work flexibly across sites
- Commitment to evidence-based practice
Interpersonal
Essential
- Clear spoken and written communication skills
- Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
- Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
- Demonstrates a respect for patient dignity
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
