Main area Health and Safety role with clinical registration Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent: 30 hrs per week over 4 days Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (over 4 days) Job ref 387-TS-6955-TJ
Site Education and Research Centre Town Bristol Salary £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/01/2025 23:59
As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manual Handling and Ergonomics Advisor. As a subject matter expert, the post holder will take a lead on providing advice across the trust and lead a training programme for department Risk Assessors.
We would welcome applications from enthusiastic, dynamic and visible candidates with a proven track record of leadership, organisational skills, creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Main duties of the job
The Manual Handling and Ergonomic Advisor will provide concise, timely and impartial advice, guidance and support to managers and staff to ensure the effectiveness of the Trust’s arrangements for promoting safe handling & work activities. As subject matter expert, the post holder will lead the trust towards compliance with legislation specifically Manual Handling Operations and Display Screen Equipment Regulations. The post holder will be responsible for delivery of the Manual Handling section of the health and safety action plan and will work with specialist leads to develop a standardised approach to delivering Manual Handling related tasks in the Trust. The post holder will also be responsible for the design, delivery, implementation, and evaluation of the manual handling risk assessment training programme across the trust and will work alongside the Head of Health & Safety Services to further develop the requirements. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Registered nurse or allied health professional – physiotherapist/occupational therapist Accredited key trainers programme Recognised qualification in teaching or training and development Recognised moving and handling or ergonomics qualification, postgraduate level (or working towards) Knowledge and Experience
Current manual handling management and advisory experience Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training Clear communicator and negotiator both internally and externally Highly specialised knowledge of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations Experience of moving and handling risk management Specialised knowledge of workplace musculoskeletal health issues, current best practice guidance and healthcare standards Experience of specialist moving and handling activities including those specific to the plus-sized patient group and bariatric management Supervisory experience Flexibility on hours as role demands Flexibility on travelling between sites as role demands Skills and Abilities
Proven knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and best practice Knowledge and understanding of current NHS risk management issues including CQC/NHS Litigation Authority standards Able to identify training and development needs and facilitate the design of appropriate solutions to meet those needs Well developed and demonstrable communications skills/influencing skills oral and written Able to build and maintain constructive partnerships with both internal and external Ability to manage varied and complex workload balancing strategic with operational requirements Personal initiative and drive to deliver and exceed Innovative, motivated and adaptable Confident leader, able to gain commitment from staff and other colleagues We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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The Manual Handling and Ergonomic Advisor will provide concise, timely and impartial advice, guidance and support to managers and staff to ensure the effectiveness of the Trust’s arrangements for promoting safe handling & work activities. As subject matter expert, the post holder will lead the trust towards compliance with legislation specifically Manual Handling Operations and Display Screen Equipment Regulations. The post holder will be responsible for delivery of the Manual Handling section of the health and safety action plan and will work with specialist leads to develop a standardised approach to delivering Manual Handling related tasks in the Trust. The post holder will also be responsible for the design, delivery, implementation, and evaluation of the manual handling risk assessment training programme across the trust and will work alongside the Head of Health & Safety Services to further develop the requirements. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Registered nurse or allied health professional – physiotherapist/occupational therapist Accredited key trainers programme Recognised qualification in teaching or training and development Recognised moving and handling or ergonomics qualification, postgraduate level (or working towards) Knowledge and Experience
Current manual handling management and advisory experience Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training Clear communicator and negotiator both internally and externally Highly specialised knowledge of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations Experience of moving and handling risk management Specialised knowledge of workplace musculoskeletal health issues, current best practice guidance and healthcare standards Experience of specialist moving and handling activities including those specific to the plus-sized patient group and bariatric management Supervisory experience Flexibility on hours as role demands Flexibility on travelling between sites as role demands Skills and Abilities
Proven knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and best practice Knowledge and understanding of current NHS risk management issues including CQC/NHS Litigation Authority standards Able to identify training and development needs and facilitate the design of appropriate solutions to meet those needs Well developed and demonstrable communications skills/influencing skills oral and written Able to build and maintain constructive partnerships with both internal and external Ability to manage varied and complex workload balancing strategic with operational requirements Personal initiative and drive to deliver and exceed Innovative, motivated and adaptable Confident leader, able to gain commitment from staff and other colleagues We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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