Job summary
Manual Handling & Ergonomics Lead (Golden Hello)
Department: Staff Health & Wellbeing
Band 7: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum + Golden Hello
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you an experienced manual handling and ergonomics professional?Are you wanting to make a real difference for staff and patients at Milton Keynes University Hospital?
An exciting opportunity awaits an enthusiastic, caring and driven individual with a passion for Manual Handling to become the Trust's Manual Handling & Ergonomics Lead. You will support and supervise a Manual Handling Trainer, and your role will be part of the wider multi-professional team, working closely with key stakeholders to make a real difference to the quality, safety and experience of patients and staff
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the improvement of the manual handling practices, overseeing training, systems and processes to reduce the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries and incidents. Additionally, they will support ward-staff with bespoke risk assessments for patients
This post attracts a "Golden Hello" payment (paid upon commencement of employment) and a further 2 Anniversary Payments paid after 12 and 24 months of service (for more information, see details in the Supporting documents section)
Interview date: w/c 3rd February 2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as the Trusts competent person in manual handling and ergonomics.
You will support and ensure the Trust meets its legal duties in relation to manual handing and ergonomics through delivery of manual handling and display screen equipment policies and procedures.
The post holder will be responsible for conducting all training activities related to manual handling, ensuring employees are compliant with statutory/mandatory requirements and that adequate training needs analysis, and bespoke training solutions are undertaken. The role willalso be responsible for triangulating data related to MSDs to identify hot spots and implement plans for improvement.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring policies and procedures are monitored and reviewed regularly which will include data analysis, the triangulation of data including sickness absence to identify hot spots for improvement planning.
You will also be a key attendee at the Trust Health & Safety Committee providing assurance on all matters relating to this job role.
About us
'80% of Administrative and Clerical colleagues feel that MKUH has made reasonable adjustments to enable them to do their work.' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will take the lead on matters related to musculoskeletal safety, ensuring compliance with statutory duties, including regulations such as Manual Handling Operations Regulations, LOLER, PUWER, and Display Screen Equipment Regulations and execute day-to-day operational activities related to musculoskeletal/ergonomic safety, encompassing training, incident investigation, risk assessments, advice, data collection and reporting, and promotion of best practices.
The ideal candidate will be the Trusts recognised expert on manual handling and ergonomics, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and professional issues whilst promoting and developing a safety culture, and strategizing to reduce musculoskeletal injuries within the Trust.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will take the lead on matters related to musculoskeletal safety, ensuring compliance with statutory duties, including regulations such as Manual Handling Operations Regulations, LOLER, PUWER, and Display Screen Equipment Regulations and execute day-to-day operational activities related to musculoskeletal/ergonomic safety, encompassing training, incident investigation, risk assessments, advice, data collection and reporting, and promotion of best practices.
The ideal candidate will be the Trusts recognised expert on manual handling and ergonomics, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and professional issues whilst promoting and developing a safety culture, and strategizing to reduce musculoskeletal injuries within the Trust.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications & knowledge
Essential
- Professional registration e.g. NMC/ HCPC (Physio/OT)
- BSc and/or Post Grad qualification in Ergonomics / Human Factors (diploma level minimum)
- Teaching qualification
- Holds relevant membership e.g. Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (ideally Chartered, Technical as a minimum) and/or Advanced membership of the National Back Exchange
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge in Health & Safety legislation and experience of moving and handling and risk management
- Experience of planning and delivering training programmes for manual handling / patient handling
- Recent clinical healthcare experience (within 2 years)
- Experience of delivering training in the fields of manual handling (clinical and non-clinical), risk management and safe systems including the demonstration of manual handling equipment in a variety of settings/group sizes
- Knowledge of workplace muscuoloskeletal health issues, current best practice guidance and healthcare standards
- Accident investigation experience
- Experience of moving and handling activities specific to the plus-sized patient group and bariatric management
- Experience of audits, audit methodologies, and research
- Able to problem solve complex risk assessments demonstrating analytical and judgement skills
- Able to analyse moving and handling risks and hazards in relation to clinical and non-clinical environments
- Specialised knowledge of a wide range of moving and handling equipment including patient handling system and other equipment relating to healthcare environments
- Knowledge of education and training evaluation methodologies
Desirable
- Experience of managing projects at departmental level and Trust wide
Skills
Essential
- Health and Safety legislation/ Healthcare section - procedures and guidelines
- Demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate others to bring about change and improvements to the clinical/ working environment
- Communication and relationship skills, where agreement and co-operation is required
Desirable
- Achieved experience of health and safety legislation
- Evidence of projects and or examples where leadership and motivation of others to bring about change
Personal Qualities and Attibutes
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training sessions to develop self and improve service provided to patients and staff
- Able to work well as a team member and form professional relationships with wider Trust colleagues
- Diplomatic and assertive
- Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
- Enthusiastic about staff education and development
Person Specification
Qualifications & knowledge
Essential
- Professional registration e.g. NMC/ HCPC (Physio/OT)
- BSc and/or Post Grad qualification in Ergonomics / Human Factors (diploma level minimum)
- Teaching qualification
- Holds relevant membership e.g. Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (ideally Chartered, Technical as a minimum) and/or Advanced membership of the National Back Exchange
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge in Health & Safety legislation and experience of moving and handling and risk management
- Experience of planning and delivering training programmes for manual handling / patient handling
- Recent clinical healthcare experience (within 2 years)
- Experience of delivering training in the fields of manual handling (clinical and non-clinical), risk management and safe systems including the demonstration of manual handling equipment in a variety of settings/group sizes
- Knowledge of workplace muscuoloskeletal health issues, current best practice guidance and healthcare standards
- Accident investigation experience
- Experience of moving and handling activities specific to the plus-sized patient group and bariatric management
- Experience of audits, audit methodologies, and research
- Able to problem solve complex risk assessments demonstrating analytical and judgement skills
- Able to analyse moving and handling risks and hazards in relation to clinical and non-clinical environments
- Specialised knowledge of a wide range of moving and handling equipment including patient handling system and other equipment relating to healthcare environments
- Knowledge of education and training evaluation methodologies
Desirable
- Experience of managing projects at departmental level and Trust wide
Skills
Essential
- Health and Safety legislation/ Healthcare section - procedures and guidelines
- Demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate others to bring about change and improvements to the clinical/ working environment
- Communication and relationship skills, where agreement and co-operation is required
Desirable
- Achieved experience of health and safety legislation
- Evidence of projects and or examples where leadership and motivation of others to bring about change
Personal Qualities and Attibutes
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training sessions to develop self and improve service provided to patients and staff
- Able to work well as a team member and form professional relationships with wider Trust colleagues
- Diplomatic and assertive
- Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
- Enthusiastic about staff education and development
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.
