Band 6 Manual Handling and Ergonomics Advisor - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Birmingham

University Hospitals Birmingham
University Hospitals Birmingham
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Job summary:

Are you well organised and ready for a new challenge? Do you want to join a busy and unique team? Then we would love to hear from you

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manual Handling and Ergonomics Adviser to join our team.

You will carry out assessments in a variety of work areas across the Trust using manual handling and ergonomic principles to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of staff members.

You will also help with the management of our busy training team and help to promote the safety of patients by supporting risk management.


Good communication, interpersonal and training skills are essential for the post, which will be proactive in the delivery of support, advice and training to all staff groups within the Trust.


This is a development / rotational post which will offer you the possibility of career progression in a forward thinking and innovative working environment.


The service operates across all Trust sites and the team will be expected to travel to different locations for the start of their shift, including external sites, where their role requires them to do so.


Main duties, tasks & skills required:

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the Manual Handling and Ergonomics team as a Manual Handling and Ergonomics Adviser.

You will work within a team, act as a role model, empower staff and promote good manual handling and ergonomic principles with your working practices.

This is a development / rotational post which will enable you to learn new skills and enhance your existing knowledge with the support of the senior team.


There are excellent opportunities for Learning and Development available in the Trust and the successful applicant will be well supported and encouraged to develop in their role.

Informal visits are encouraged.


If you have the necessary skills and abilities and would like to join our team we would love to hear from you.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Siobhan Burns, Ergonomics Lead (internal 17168 / external ; mobile or Gemma Holloway, Head of Manual Handling and Ergonomics (internal 17167 / external ; mobile ).


About us:

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.


UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment.

This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work.

This is more than words. We are taking action.

Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO.

We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.


Job description:

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification:
Qualifications:


Essential:


  • BSc and / or Post Graduate qualification in Ergonomics / Human Factors (diploma level minimum)
  • Evidence of ongoing education and professional development and education

Desirable:


  • Working towards Membership of Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (ideally Chartered, Technical as minimum)

Experience:


Essential:


  • Evidence of practice in field of Manual Handling / Ergonomics and Human Factors
  • Knowledge of DSE Regulations
  • Knowledge of role of Ergonomics (Human Factors) in rehabilitation of injured workers

Desirable:


  • Experience in provision of training
  • Experience of working in ergonomics and Human Factors in a health care setting
  • Knowledge of Ergonomics and Human factors in health care organisations.
  • Understanding of work within a health care setting
  • Knowledge of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace and their management

Additional Criteria:


Essential:


  • Excellent communication skills for verbal presentation, information collation and report writing
  • Punctual
  • Reliable
  • Appropriate level of physical ability to undertake manual handling and other physical tasks
  • Ability to work on all Trust sites

Desirable:


  • Ability to work flexibly both in type of work
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