Band 6 - Moving and Handling Advisor, Occupational Health

Main duties include :
+ Undertake staff DSE and Ergonomic risk assessments.
+ Advise on M&H equipment management and use.
+ Assess patients with complex M&H needs and provide advice on specific equipment and handling.
+ Educate and inform staff in safe M&H techniques using risk assessments and standardised practice.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate proven skills in the management of musculoskeletal disorders in relation to manual handling, working in line with basic principles, ergonomics, biomechanics and risk assessments underpinned by MHOR Legislation and NBE standards.

Working for our organisation
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
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If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion., Provide advice relating to patients and service users who may have straightforward or complex moving and handling needs.
Ability to work alongside all staff in clinical and non-clinical settings advising on best practice in patient and inanimate load handling.
Undertake DSE workstation assessments and ergonomic workplace moving & handling risk assessments on staff with musculoskeletal disorders and advise managers and staff on the management of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace including Work Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDs).
Support the team to deliver training as per Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) and National Back Exchange (NBE) guidelines.
To assist in the management of M&H equipment to ensure statutory compliance with the LOLER and PUWER under H&S legislation, and FSN, MHRA and NPSA.
Partake in trials and audits of equipment and processes and advise on purchasing and safe management and use of M&H equipment in conjunction with the M&H Manager.
Assist the team in investigating incidents in relation to manual handling.
Support all departments by acting as a resource and providing expert advice in all things related to M&H.

An exciting 10 months fixed term opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Moving & Handling Advisor to join the Trust's moving & handling team.
The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, predominately based at our Watford Hospital, with some travel required to our Hemel Hempstead and St Albans sites.
You will be responsible for undertaking staff DSE and ergonomic risk assessments, equipment management and advice, complex patient assessments and risk management related to M&H.
You will contribute to the protection of staff musculoskeletal health, through undertaking ergonomic moving & handling and DSE risk assessments and the provision of advice using the most recent legislation and guidelines.