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Manual Handling and Ergonomics Trainer
The closing date is 28 July 2025
Hours: 37.5, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you ready to embark on an incredible career opportunity at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH)?Are you looking to take the next step in developing your skills while working within a friendly, supportive team?Are you passionate about delivering high-quality manual handling training?Do you enjoy making a difference to patient and staff safety?
If so, this role is perfect for you! You will deliver training in various clinical and non-clinical environments, such as theatres and wards, as well as classroom-based sessions in a simulated clinical setting.
At MKUH, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create a safe, engaging environment that values all unique skillsets and contributions.
For additional details or to schedule an informal visit to the department, kindly reach out to Adekunle Solaru, Moving & Handling Advisor, email Adekunle.Solaru@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview 18 August 2025
Main duties of the job
The Manual Handling and Ergonomics Trainer plays a crucial role in promoting safety, health, and wellbeing at MKUH. You will continually strive to improve the quality of training, informed by current evidence-based best practices and national standards.
You will be responsible for leading manual handling training initiatives, ensuring colleagues are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform manual handling tasks safely and effectively. You will deliver engaging and informative training sessions, conduct training needs analyses, and provide ongoing support to staff to minimise the risk of injuries related to moving and handling patients and loads.
About us
'They feel confident in their team and supported to make suggestions to improve the work, 80.6% strongly agree.' (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
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 refreshments
* Great flexible workingopportunities
* Discounted gym membership
* Lease car scheme
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* 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 responsibilities
Support the Manual Handling and Ergonomics Advisor in both clinical and non-clinical areas to identify, assess, and manage risks relating to manual handling and complex patient handling activities. Act as the Trusts recognised competent person on matters related to manual handling and ergonomics training, demonstrating a working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, subject knowledge, and professional issues.
Deliver theory and practical training programs for all aspects of manual handling operations, meeting the employers statutory obligations and reflecting the learning needs within all staff groups across the Trust. Promote and develop a safety culture, delivering training aimed at reducing musculoskeletal injuries within the Trust. Assist and deputise (as appropriate) for the Trust Manual Handling and Ergonomics Advisor in the delivery and implementation of policies and procedures related to manual handling and ergonomics, including the Manual Handling & DSE Policies. Provide advice, support, and information on all manual handling and ergonomic issues to minimize risks to employees and other service users. Advise on safe working procedures and adapt training and handling techniques to meet the needs of local departments, individual patients, and specialties. Analyse statistical data, interpret findings, and produce regular training reports on departmental activity. Stay up-to-date with clinical developments and research that impact safe practices, regularly attending relevant meetings to maintain awareness of current manual handling issues and challenge poor practices.
Diversity and Inclusion
Dont meet every single requirement? We know our job descriptions and specifications can be extensive. MKUH is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this job and align with our Trust values, but feel your past experience doesnt perfectly match every part of the job description and person specification, drop us an email to discuss the role further.
Apply now to join us in creating a safer, healthier workplace for all at Milton Keynes University Hospital!
Please refer to the 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 and knowledge
* RN, AHP or equivalent professional qualification including wide practical experience of Manual Handling
* A recognised moving and handling related qualification (e.g. Back Care Management) or equivalent based on National Back Exchange standards (level 3 or above)
* A teaching, coaching or training qualification (e.g. PTTLs)
* Highly specialist knowledge of Manual Handling
* Be registered with a related professional body such as NMC or HCPC
* Current member of the National Back Exchange (NBE)
* Comprehensive and current knowledge of Moving and Handling risk management, assessment, and practical application
Experience
* Experience of participating in a full range of patient handling techniques within the last three years
* Experience of teaching MDT and responding to their learning needs
* A practical problem -solving approach to moving and handling issues
* Understanding of moving and handling equipment and ergonomic changes required to minimize risks to staff
* Demonstrate a practical application of manual handling legislation
* Experience preparing, delivering and auditing training
* Good knowledge base of relevant health and safety legislation and the risk assessment process and their application to manual and patient handling in the workplace
* Knowledge of Manual Handling policies and procedures and other relevant policies e.g. incident reporting, sickness absence
* A desire to assist in the development of innovative practices/programmes in moving and handling
* Patient handling experience in a variety of clinical settings
* The ability to support junior colleagues e.g. Manual Handling Officers
* Experience of planning and delivering patient and inanimate load handling training programmes
Skills
* Able to work effectively and collaboratively in a team
* Computer literate e.g. MS word, Excel and Powerpoint
* Cost effective with resources
* Understanding of governance issues related to manual handling
* To have an understanding of audit and risk assessments and contribute to the development of strategies
* Efficiently manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Personal and people development
* Acts in ways that support our values, promotes equality, diversity and belonging
* Respectful and professional
* Resilient and able to ask for help and support
* Self-aware, understands the influence of self on others
* Committed to developing their own skills
Communication
* Ability to work flexibly as part of a hybrid team
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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.
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