Job summary
Fixed term: 12 months | 15hrs per week | Hybrid | Proposed interview date 27-Aug-2025
Join our Education Learning and Organisational Development team as the Trust Lead for Moving and Handling. You will lead the development and delivery of all moving and handling training and practices across patient and load handling, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the Trust.
What You'll Bring:
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Qualified Moving and Handling Key Trainer with current revalidation
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Committed to completing Back Care Moving and Handling Train the Trainer training
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Experienced in designing, delivering, and evaluating training programmes
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Able to work autonomously and manage a varied workload
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Mandatory Training Lead, your responsibilities will include:
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Lead on the development and implementation of moving and handling policies, procedures, and SOPs
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Plan and deliver moving and handling training, including induction and ad hoc sessions
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Support risk assessments and workstation evaluations
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Manage and support the Trust moving and handling trainers network
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Monitor compliance and work with managers to achieve and maintain training targets
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Provide advice on equipment use and procurement, working with external suppliers
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Investigate incident reports and contribute to moving and handling audits
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Attend Trust committees and external conferences to represent moving and handling interests
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Collaborate across the wider Learning & Organisational Development team
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Hybrid
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Hybrid
Person Specification
Relevant Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree or working towards or experience
- Moving and Handling Key trainer training with current revalidation
- Maths and English at GSCE A-C/ Level 4 or Level 2 in functional skills or equivalent
- Committed to undertake Back Care Moving and Handling Train the Trainer training
Desirable
- Appropriate professional qualification in training or learning & development
- Specific advanced qualification in back care or moving & handling
- Evidence of attendance at advanced moving & handling/back care courses
- Coaching or mentoring qualification
- Leadership and management qualification
- Train the trainer qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of working to deadlines independently
Desirable
- Experience of developing learning & development policies and procedures
- Teaching/ training in the health service
- Completing risk assessments
- Applying risk management principles
- Training/mentoring/assessing others in the workplace
- Designing e-learning and/or blended learning packages
Knowledge
Essential
- Teaching/facilitation skills
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
- Training techniques and methods
- Wide range of Microsoft packages (e.g. PowerPoint, word and excel)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Broad understanding of learning & development within the NHS
- New thinking on training methods (e.g. 70:20:10)
- Experience of NHS systems e.g. OLM
Person Specification
Relevant Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree or working towards or experience
- Moving and Handling Key trainer training with current revalidation
- Maths and English at GSCE A-C/ Level 4 or Level 2 in functional skills or equivalent
- Committed to undertake Back Care Moving and Handling Train the Trainer training
Desirable
- Appropriate professional qualification in training or learning & development
- Specific advanced qualification in back care or moving & handling
- Evidence of attendance at advanced moving & handling/back care courses
- Coaching or mentoring qualification
- Leadership and management qualification
- Train the trainer qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of working to deadlines independently
Desirable
- Experience of developing learning & development policies and procedures
- Teaching/ training in the health service
- Completing risk assessments
- Applying risk management principles
- Training/mentoring/assessing others in the workplace
- Designing e-learning and/or blended learning packages
Knowledge
Essential
- Teaching/facilitation skills
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
- Training techniques and methods
- Wide range of Microsoft packages (e.g. PowerPoint, word and excel)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Broad understanding of learning & development within the NHS
- New thinking on training methods (e.g. 70:20:10)
- Experience of NHS systems e.g. OLM
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).
