Job summary
- Main area
- Health and Wellness
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18 hours per week
- Job ref
- 252-7648193-A
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £40,617 - £48,778 per annum pro rata inclusive of allowances
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Moving and Handling Trainer
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
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 with 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 for this position.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Training Delivery: to include level of responsibility for:
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.
Advisory and Clinical Support: include level of responsibility for:
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.
Please see attached job description for further information
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Degree or diploma level clinical or healthcare qualification
- Relevant clinical or healthcare background (e.g., Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, HCA with specialist experience).
- Experience or formal training in Moving & Handling (or willingness to complete).
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Recognised Moving & Handling Instructor qualification
- Teaching qualification (e.g., ROSPA level 4, Train the Trainer
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Understanding of MHOR (Manual Handling Operations Regulations)
- Knowledge of best practice in patient handling and equipment use
- Excellent communication & presentation skills
- Ability to teach, demonstrate, and correct techniques
- Ability to influence and challenge unsafe practice
- Confident with equipment use in clinical environments
- Ability to work on own, and collaboratively, using sound decision-making and problem solving skills.
- IT Literate.
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of ergonomics, human factors, evidence-based practices
- Awareness of other professional bodies, codes of practice in respect of Moving and Handling
- Experience with digital learning or blended training methods
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial experience in an appropriate area of practice.
- Substantial experience applying safe moving and handling in clinical practice (handling patients)
- Evidence of safe handling in clinical practice
- Experience in training or mentoring staff
- Workplace risk assessment experience
Desirable criteria
- Handling of complex patient cases
- Experience with incident investigation / audit
- Involvement in selection or procurement of handling equipment
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Polly Hird
- Job title
- Operational Clinical Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428451
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