Job overview

This is a development position from a Band 4 Manual Handling Associate Trainer to a Band 5 Manual Handling Trainer after achieving the relevant qualifications, which are;

• IOSH training course 
• Internal sign off of competencies
• Possess or willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification (C&G 7304 Certificate in Teaching) to Diploma level equivalent

If these qualifications have already been achieved commencing at Band 5 can be negotiated. Please see in the attached document the band 4 and band 5 job descriptions.

To develop the skills and gain the experience required to support the Manual Handling Trainer and the Training Manager to deliver a range of training across the Trust. This is a development opportunity and will be supervised and supported as the individual develops in the role. The main areas of focus will be: -

To learn to deliver a range of moving and handling, and associated training offerings for staff across the Trust, including Moving and Handling and Resuscitation training. 

To work with the Manual Handling Trainer, the Training Manager and associated training teams to bring into the Trust additional capacity to teach and advise staff on both Resuscitation and personal back care and moving and handling issues.

To work with the relevant Trainers to respond flexibly to training needs which may emerge within the Trust relating to moving and handling issues.

Main duties of the job

To support / deliver high quality Resuscitation and Moving and Handling training across the Trust.

To work as part of a Learning and Development team and the commitment to develop as an individual trainer.

Ability to offer a consistent, reliable service including punctuality for training sessions and visible planning of absence and contingency planning.

Attend team meetings, managerial supervision and annual performance review.

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking their essential training.

To undertake any other duties as requested relevant to grade and post.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.