Manual Handling - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Manual Handling and Ergonomics Advisor/Trainer

Department:
Occupational Health and Wellbeing

Band 7:
£43,743 - £50,056 per annum

Are you an experienced manual handling and ergonomics professional?
Would you like to be part of a small but supportive OH & Wellbeing team?
Do you want to make a real difference for staff and patients at MKUH?

If you answered 'yes' to these questions, keep reading

An exciting opportunity awaits an enthusiastic and driven individual with a passion for Manual Handling to become the Trust's Manual Handling & Ergonomics Advisor.

This is a sole role however, you will be part of the wider multi-professional OH & Wellbeing team which includes: Specialist Nurses, OH Physician, physiotherapist and a counsellor/therapist whilst working closely with key stakeholders including H&S and risk management to make a real difference to the quality, safety and experience of patients and staff across the trust.

In this role, you will be actively involved in maintaining and enhancing safe systems and processes, building upon the groundwork laid by our previous advisor.

You will be responsible for providing training, practical guidance, and developing systems and processes to reduce the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries and incidents.

Also, you will support ward-staff with bespoke risk assessments for patients and support our staff with ergonomic risk assessments.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients.

The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news

You will take the lead on matters related to musculoskeletal safety, ensuring compliance with statutory duties, including regulations such as Manual Handling Operations Regulations, LOLER, PUWER, and Display Screen Equipment Regulations and execute day-to-day operational activities related to musculoskeletal/ergonomic safety, encompassing training, incident investigation, RIDDOR, risk assessments, advice, data collection and reporting, and promotion of best practices.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.