Manual Handling Specialist

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manual Handling Specialist to join our team at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our Patient Safety and Risk Department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe handling of patients and staff across our hospital sites.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and deliver robust, fit-for-purpose manual handling training programs across the Trust, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and legislative requirements.
  • Collaborate with the Health and Safety team to establish and maintain a culture of safe working practices, providing guidance and support to staff at all levels.
  • Conduct thorough incident investigations, identifying root causes and recommending remedial actions to prevent recurrence and improve safety performance.
  • Produce policies, procedures, and communications to assist Trust management and staff in complying with Health and Safety legislation and best practices.
  • Work closely with the Learning and Development team to ensure manual handling training is fit for purpose and reflects current best practice and industry standards.
Requirements
  • Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, nursing, or other discipline with suitable relevant experience).
  • Postgraduate qualification in manual handling.
  • NVQ/QCA level 4 teaching qualification (CTTLS).
  • Substantial experience of delivering manual/patient handling training to a range of audiences, preferably in an acute NHS environment.
  • Thorough working knowledge of current manual handling risk management and associated legislation in relation to NHS environments.
What We Offer

As a Manual Handling Specialist at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care and safety. You will be part of a team that is committed to excellence and continuous improvement, and you will have access to a range of training and development opportunities to support your career growth.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to make a difference in patient safety, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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