Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Moving and Handling Advisor

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Job summary

Are you an experienced Nurse, OT or Physiotherapist looking for something a little bit different in your next role? Are you passionate about staff wellbeing and have an interest in teaching others?

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE) have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional to join our Health and Safety Team as a Moving and Handling Advisor to assist in the promotion a positive moving & handling culture throughout the Trust and assist in the reduction of incidents of manual handling for the protection of injury to our patients and staff.

Provide the highest standard of professional training to Trust staff, in line with NHS Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) requirements, in supporting the management of moving and handling risks and promoting use of safe working practices throughout the Trust.

Promote the Trust's values in creating a safe and healthy environment in which to deliver the highest standards of clinical care to the Trust's patients.

You will (predominantly) provide moving and handling training (patient handling and inanimate load) to Trust staff, but they will also be expected to cover the following duties provided by the Health and Safety & Team (this list is not exhaustive).

Display Screen Equipment Assessments with Individuals.Specialist Manual Handling Risk Assessments.

Main duties of the job

Refer to Moving and Handling Advisor job description (list below not exhaustive).

Act as a resource for staff, providing advice and guidance on best practice in moving and handling. This includes working with staffing teams to problem solve difficult situations and contribute to the development of management guidelines, ensuring that proactive strategies are in place and that the use of equipment is utilised for safety and dignity.

You will possess detailed specialist knowledge of current moving and handling legislation and best practices. Demonstrate the ability to interpret and advise on new legislation as it emerges, effectively communicate changes to the Trust, and implement updated safe systems of work.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Details

Date posted

19 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-EFM-SO-0700

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS00RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 base level teaching qualification or equivalent level of work experience.
  • Degree level or equivalent professional qualifications. Experience relating to moving and handling, back care, ergonomics, or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • Full member of National Back Exchange.
  • Experience of preparing and delivering comprehensive moving and handling training.

Experience

Essential

  • Possesses an excellent understanding of application and practise of inanimate load and people moving and handling within a healthcare setting.
  • Working in the NHS and with clinical and non-clinical roles.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Datix reporting package

Communcation

Essential

  • Demonstrate the ability to influence key stakeholders.
  • Strong written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Desirable

  • Able to analyse and present complex problems, identify actions required and make recommendations
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 base level teaching qualification or equivalent level of work experience.
  • Degree level or equivalent professional qualifications. Experience relating to moving and handling, back care, ergonomics, or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • Full member of National Back Exchange.
  • Experience of preparing and delivering comprehensive moving and handling training.

Experience

Essential

  • Possesses an excellent understanding of application and practise of inanimate load and people moving and handling within a healthcare setting.
  • Working in the NHS and with clinical and non-clinical roles.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Datix reporting package

Communcation

Essential

  • Demonstrate the ability to influence key stakeholders.
  • Strong written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Desirable

  • Able to analyse and present complex problems, identify actions required and make recommendations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS00RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS00RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Moving and handling Manager

Tracey Haly

tracey.haly@nhs.net

01702436723

Details

Date posted

19 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-EFM-SO-0700

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS00RY


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