Job Overview
The Trust has the ambition of delivering high quality patient moving and handling training and has set its longer-term vision to provide this to all staff that need.
The primary purpose of The Patient Moving and Handling Trainer (The Trainer) is to deliver sufficient high-quality patient moving and handling training at designated training locations and also at clinical settings across the Trust. A high regard for safety of patients and staff will be at the core of all training, advice and guidance provided.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the ability to assess moving and handling equipment and ensure that the most appropriate equipment is used for the needs of patients. The post holder will need to be dedicated and self-motivated as they will act as a source of expert knowledge and advice in all aspects of the safe moving and handling of patients. The post holder will work as part of a small team to plan, develop and deliver effective moving and handling training to all staff identified groups. The majority of the training will be concentrated at training centres that have appropriate equipment. There may also be some requirement to attend any Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust locations where specialist or complex training requirements are supported (this could be by the Advisor, or organized through the equipment provider).
The Trainer may be required to deputise for the Patient Moving and Handling Advisor from time to time.
Working for our organisation
The duties and responsibilities outlined above are to be regarded as broad areas of responsibility and do not necessarily detail all the tasks which you may be required to perform.
You may be expected to undertake other duties as may be required which are commensurate with your grade and experience. This job description may be subject to change from time to time in order to meet the changing needs of the Trust and department and any changes should be discussed with you. All duties and responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with statutory legislation, CNWL Standing Orders, Health and Safety regulations and professional Codes of Practice.
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. "Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."
As such, if you don't meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Training
1.1 To deliver a training programme for patient moving and handling in line with the Trust Policy, Health and Safety Legislation, National recognized guidance, and The Health and Safety Executive.
1.2 Deliver training packages to targeted Trust staff predominantly at training centres and also on site (as needed), ensuring that those staff trained are competent to undertake patient lifting responsibilities.
1.3 To provide expert knowledge to colleagues on Patient Moving and Handling.
1.4 To undertake assessments of patient moving and handling on site to validate staff training requirements.
1.5 To be able to work in collaboration with all staff across the Trust and discuss any relevant issues as they arise.
1.6 To enable teams to complete appropriate assessment of bariatric needs of individuals to ensure patient and staff safety during moving and handling.
1.7 To identify gaps in delivery of high quality training for Patient Moving and Handling, and to collaborate with services to put in place appropriate corrective actions.
1.8 Promote the role of the service as a contributor to high quality care, clinical governance and risk reduction.
1.9 Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
1.10 Keep relevant, clear and accurate records of training and assessment activity ensuring that confidentiality is upheld
1.11 Working closely and collaboratively as a team towards set objectives and use personal discretion in the prioritisation of workload and how to support the delivery of moving and handling to the Trust, across all sites.
1.12 Adopting robust reporting tools to provide the Trust with Assurance that that the services meet the required standards for safe and efficient Patient Moving and Handling.
1.13 Training on relevant legislation, use of risk assessments, analysis of incident reporting and enabling staff to carry out patient assessments.
Person specification
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
RN, AHP or equivalent professional qualification including wide practical experience of Manual Handling
Specialist knowledge of Manual Handling
Comprehensive and current knowledge of Moving and Handling risk management, assessment, and practical application
Desirable criteria
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)
Current member of the National Back Exchange (NBE)
Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of participating in a full range of patient handling techniques within the last three years
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
Patient handling experience in a variety of clinical settings
Desirable criteria
Experience of teaching MDT and responding to their learning needs
Skills
Essential criteria
Able to work effectively and collaboratively in a team
Computer literate e.g. MS word, Excel and PowerPoint
Understanding of governance issues related to manual handling
Focus on cost effective delivery of service
To have an understanding of audit and risk assessments
Contribute to the development of strategies
Efficiently manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Personal Development
Essential criteria
Acts in ways that support our values
Promotes equality, diversity and belonging inclusion
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 and knowledge
Communication
Essential criteria
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work flexibly as part of a hybrid team
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
Able to travel to various sites to deliver training and carry out assessments
Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations