Job summary
The post holder will work as part of the Health & Safety Training team delivering high quality, effective multidisciplinary training programs. Delivering mandatory and statutory training within the Health Board meeting individual training needs and helping to facilitate staffs' personal development. The core function of the role is delivering manual handling and violence and aggression training.
The post holder will provide advice and guidance to staff as required within the training environment. They will advise and guide team members with training concerns / matters in the absence of the Health & Safety training Manager
The post holder will contribute to the development of training events and programs
Main duties of the job
Train Health Board staff in mandatory Manual Handling and Violence & Aggression in line with All Wales standards. Delivery of other health and safety training courses e.g. first aid at work
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
English
Essential
Desirable
- A recognised manual handling and Violence & Aggression training qualification
- NEBOSH Certificate
English
Essential
- Sufficient clinical experience which includes patient moving and handling
English
Essential
- Recognised professional Healthcare qualification
English
Essential
- Sufficient clinical experience which includes patient moving and handling Experience of delivering training to groups with multiple professions and grades
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills Good organisational skills Ability to work effectively as part of a wider team Effective interpersonal and communication skills The ability to travel between locations.
- Good organisational skills Computer literate - word processing, spreadsheets, database
- Self-motivated and able to respond to needs. Strong communication and organisational skills Team worker Negotiation & Advocacy skills
Desirable
- A recognised teaching or assessing qualification. Knowledge of Health & safety legislation and its application to manual handling activities
- Experience in a hospital setting
- Experience of undertaking audits/inspections
Person Specification
English
Essential
Desirable
- A recognised manual handling and Violence & Aggression training qualification
- NEBOSH Certificate
English
Essential
- Sufficient clinical experience which includes patient moving and handling
English
Essential
- Recognised professional Healthcare qualification
English
Essential
- Sufficient clinical experience which includes patient moving and handling Experience of delivering training to groups with multiple professions and grades
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills Good organisational skills Ability to work effectively as part of a wider team Effective interpersonal and communication skills The ability to travel between locations.
- Good organisational skills Computer literate - word processing, spreadsheets, database
- Self-motivated and able to respond to needs. Strong communication and organisational skills Team worker Negotiation & Advocacy skills
Desirable
- A recognised teaching or assessing qualification. Knowledge of Health & safety legislation and its application to manual handling activities
- Experience in a hospital setting
- Experience of undertaking audits/inspections
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
