Qualified healthcare professional

Job Overview

The Moving and Handling Trainer will support the Trust in delivering safe, compliant, and evidence-based moving and handling practice. The post holder will provide high-quality training to clinical and non-clinical staff, support the implementation of safe systems of work, and contribute to reducing moving and handling-related incidents. They will act as a specialist resource on safe patient handling, equipment use and ergonomic risk assessment.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere.

We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

• Deliver core and refresher Moving & Handling training to staff across all departments in line with Trust policy and national legislation.
• Provide practical skills training, including use of equipment such as hoists, slings, slide sheets, lateral transfer devices, and specialist aids.
• Adapt training to different staff groups, including clinical teams and administrative staff.
• Maintain accurate training records and contribute to compliance reporting.

• Act as a point of contact for moving and handling queries from clinical areas.
• Support local teams with patient‑specific moving and handling plans, particularly for complex cases.
• Support MH co‑ordinator with workplace assessments to identify risks and recommend safe working practices.
• Provide guidance on appropriate equipment selection and safe use.
• Regular visits to wards and departments to liaise with staff in order to promote the role of Moving and Handling.
• Ensure that areas are using safe practice/ appropriate equipment that supports both staff and service user needs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced qualified healthcare professional with a recognised degree or equivalent qualification (AHP or Registered Nurse).

As a qualified therapist/nurse you will have substantial experience within health or social care settings with proven knowledge of complex cases.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration to apply for this post.

The delivery of moving and handling training at Darent Valley is in the process of change and you will have the opportunity to influence and develop the service and your scope of practise alongside the Band 7 Moving and handling Co‑ordinator.

This is a band 6 post but there could be an opportunity to appoint at band 5 in line with the person specification and if further training is required. This would then be undertaken over a 12 month period to ensure full compliance of the skills required to undertake the role.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying…