Ailsa Hospital
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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Moving and Handling Advisers in South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 1 year.
Hours:
37 hours per week.
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence:
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What you will do:
To provide support to managers and staff across all areas of NHS Ayrshire & Arran in the development of moving and handling practices. The role requires provision of moving and handling advice, support and training to both clinical and non-clinical staff, that meets the legislative requirements of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and organisational need.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:
1. Must have a relevant healthcare qualification Nursing/Physiotherapy/Occupational therapy background
2. Relevant experience in a range of challenging patient handling situations.
3. Should have attained or be willing to attain post graduate patient handling qualifications Scottish Manual Handling Trainers Certificate/ or National Back Exchange Advanced Membership.
4. Must have, or be willing to obtain an accredited and appropriate moving and handling trainers certificate.
5. Evidence of relevant training experience and ongoing personal and professional development.
6. Demonstrate ability to communicate information clearly and use appropriate training tools.
7. Ability to manage own time effectively and work autonomously while alsointegrating with the Occupational Health & Safety team.
8. Interpersonal skills which are used creatively and effectively to influence staff behaviour and practice.
9. Proven communication and presentation skills, including use of IT.
10. Must promote client independence, minimal lifting, use of equipment and ergonomic changes to minimise risks through effective risk management and control.
11. Must be physically capable of demonstrating good practice (NHS Scotland/HSE Standards)
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Rebekah Wright, Co-Ordinator (CEMAS) @ and/or Lisa McAlpine, Senior Manager e@
RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.
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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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