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Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Institute of Care Excellence in a 12 month secondment / fixed term contract to support the compliance on manual handling . We aspire to be a centre of international excellence in care, education, evidence based practice and research to inform professional development and professional compliance is central to this.

Working with a vision of “delivering excellence in everything we do”, the Manual Handling trainer will work with the education team to provide and deliver training to new nurses on manual handling, working closely with the ergonomics team. The role will support the strategy for manual handling training, supported by the education teams and the senior nurse for specialty education and accreditation.


Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert

The manual handling trainer will be accountable for ensuring high quality education provision is provided for manual handling training. The manual handling trainer will be part of the team creating and delivering a strategy around nursing and midwifery manual handling compliance across the trust.

The post holder will respond effectively to the learning needs of individuals and ensure training is delivered to a high standard. They will be supportive and objective in their approach to education and training, responding to the compliance needs.

Working for our organisation

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust, has been rated ’outstanding’ for caring by the CQC and the only organisation in Europe with ANCC Pathway to Excellence® and Magnet® recognised Hospitals.

NUH aims to ensure that staff are developed and empowered within their environment and promotes shared decision making through a Shared Governance model.

The Institute of Care Excellence is central to NUH’s journey to international excellence and leads the development of new knowledge, innovation and education - driving the delivery of world-class care for the people of Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, nationally and beyond.


Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The manual handling trainer will work along side the education teams within the Institute of Care Excellence and will be visible and accessible to divisions. He/she will have a particular responsibility to deliver manual handling training to ensure compliance across the Trust.

He/She will support service improvement and strategy for manual handling. The post holder will be involved in the delivery and evaluation of manual handling training. Leading by example he/she will drive up manual handling compliance.

This post holder will need to be highly motivated, a skilled communicator and have be able to deliver training to large groups. You will be a registered nurse/midwife/nursing associate, NMC registered with contemporary clinical experience in acute care nursing.

Person specification

Trust values and behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of Trust Values and Behaviours shown

Training and qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree Level study
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Evidence of SSSA/Mentoring qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of working in an acute hospital trust
  • Evidence of supporting students/staff members
  • Ability to plan and organise events or training
  • Experience of teaching small groups or individuals

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria
  • effective communicator with all members of the MDT
  • able to adapt sessions to learners experience or needs
  • Timely and accurate documentation
  • Evidence of presentation skills

Analytical and Judgement

Essential criteria
  • Respond to planned and unplanned situations
  • Asses staff competence
  • Use own initiative

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential criteria
  • Manage own time and workload
  • Knowledge of different styles of teaching and learning
  • Able to plan education sessions

Physical

Essential criteria
  • able to lift and move a range of objects
  • Able to stand for long periods of time

other

Essential criteria
  • Able to work flexibly
  • Able to use a range of IT including powerpoint

Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.

Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.

Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements

ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa’s and driving license through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.

Consent:

  • Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Departmentconfidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
  • Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£45 for enhanced and £28 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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Deadline: 14-06-2024

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