Manual Handling Trainer

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
- 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.

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.
- 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.