Job summary
To assist the Manual Handling Trainer / Advisor with the delivery of corporate people handling training courses, deliver inanimate load handling courses and updates for staff from across the University Health Board (UHB) and health care science students from Universities on placement.
With the Manual Handling Team, ensure that the UHB complies with legislative requirements to train and assess the competence of staff, and to reduce the risks associated with moving and handling activities
Main duties of the job
- To report to the Manual Handling Trainer / Advisor to deliver people handling training through demonstration of techniques and the use of patient handling equipment during practical training sessions.
- Provide specialist knowledge on practical issues related to Manual Handling/Personal Safety, demonstrating a broad range of techniques and procedures.
- To liaise with, and feedback to the Manual Handling Trainer on attendees performance during people handling training to ensure accurate training records are maintained, and any issues arising in the training room are satisfactorily resolved.
- To deliver inanimate load handling training sessions unsupervised using lessons plans provided, maintaining accurate training documentation e.g. attendance sheets, training logs, evaluation reports etc
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
- To liaise with, and feedback to the Manual Handling Trainer on attendees performance during people handling training to ensure accurate training records are maintained, and any issues arising in the training room are satisfactorily resolved.
- To deliver inanimate load handling training sessions unsupervised using lessons plans provided, maintaining accurate training documentation e.g. attendance sheets, training logs, evaluation reports etc.
- Ensure all resources are available for the delivery of people and inanimate load handling training sessions including attendance sheet, training documentation, equipment etc.
- To be responsible for the safe use of equipment and resources within the training area.
- Liaise with the Manual handling Trainer / Advisor in the administration of training such as booking rooms, advertising course dates, providing course information to attendees, maintaining training database by recording training provided and results of any workplace competence assessments undertaken.
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
- To liaise with, and feedback to the Manual Handling Trainer on attendees performance during people handling training to ensure accurate training records are maintained, and any issues arising in the training room are satisfactorily resolved.
- To deliver inanimate load handling training sessions unsupervised using lessons plans provided, maintaining accurate training documentation e.g. attendance sheets, training logs, evaluation reports etc.
- Ensure all resources are available for the delivery of people and inanimate load handling training sessions including attendance sheet, training documentation, equipment etc.
- To be responsible for the safe use of equipment and resources within the training area.
- Liaise with the Manual handling Trainer / Advisor in the administration of training such as booking rooms, advertising course dates, providing course information to attendees, maintaining training database by recording training provided and results of any workplace competence assessments undertaken.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Good general education with a minimum of GCSE C in English and Maths.
- Good level of IT skills including Word, Power-point Spreadsheet, Publisher and Databases.
- Excellent presentation, verbal, written and demonstration skills.
- Demonstrate a practical, problem solving approach to manual handling issues.
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and the risk assessment process, and their application to manual handling in the workplace.
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a healthcare setting where patient moving and handling activities were required.
- Significant working within a healthcare setting.
- Confident presentation skills in a group setting.
- Good time-management with an ability to keep a training session on schedule.
- Can exhibit excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Can show an ability to cope under pressure e.g. work within time constraints
- Adaptable approach to team working.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a manual handling champion Previous experience working/volunteering in group settings Have previous experience of demonstrating patient handling techniques and use of equipment, or working as a training assistant.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Good general education with a minimum of GCSE C in English and Maths.
- Good level of IT skills including Word, Power-point Spreadsheet, Publisher and Databases.
- Excellent presentation, verbal, written and demonstration skills.
- Demonstrate a practical, problem solving approach to manual handling issues.
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and the risk assessment process, and their application to manual handling in the workplace.
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a healthcare setting where patient moving and handling activities were required.
- Significant working within a healthcare setting.
- Confident presentation skills in a group setting.
- Good time-management with an ability to keep a training session on schedule.
- Can exhibit excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Can show an ability to cope under pressure e.g. work within time constraints
- Adaptable approach to team working.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a manual handling champion Previous experience working/volunteering in group settings Have previous experience of demonstrating patient handling techniques and use of equipment, or working as a training assistant.
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
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).
