Job summaryTo assist with the delivery of corporate patient and inanimate load handling training courses and updates for staff from across the University Health Board to ensure that the UHB complies with legislative requirements to train and assess the competence of staff to reduce risks associated with moving and handling activities.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobTo report to, and assist the Manual Handling Trainer to deliver patient handling training through demonstration of techniques and the use of patient handling equipment during practical training sessions.To assess the competence of staff during training and if required in the workplace e.g. on commencement of employment if previously trained.To liaise with, and feedback to the Manual Handling Trainer on trainees' performance during patient handling training to ensure accurate training records are maintained, and any issues arising in the training room are satisfactorily resolved.To deliver inanimate load handling training sessions using lessons plans provided, maintaining accurate training documentation e.g. attendance sheets, training logs, evaluation reports etc.To develop own knowledge and skills ensuring competence is maintained along with the physical capability to undertake the role.To work within their own level of competence, reporting to, and if necessary, seeking advice from the Manual Handling Trainer.To work closely with all members of the Health, Safety & Fire Team, but specifically with the Manual Handling Trainer, Risk & Safety Officer and Risk Support Officer in respect of manual handling training.To be able to travel to other University Health Board sites in a timely manner to undertake duties, and also provide office cover at Tonteg when required.About usCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.We live by our core values:We listen, learn and improveWe treat everyone with respectWe all work together as one teamWe are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person SpecificationEducation / TrainingEssentialoSuccessfully completed a patient handling 'workplace assessor' or 'Manual Handling Coach' or similar post-basic courseoGood general education with a minimum of GCSE English and Math's.DesirableoHave attended a trainer / assessor course e.g. NVQ Assessor D31/32ExperienceEssentialoExperience in a healthcare setting where patient moving and handling activities were required.DesirableoHave previous experience of demonstrating patient handling techniques and use of equipment, or working as a training assistant.Excellent presentation, verbal, written and demonstration skills. Good time-management with an ability to keep a training session on scheduleKnowledgeEssentialoKnowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and the risk assessment process, and their application to manual handling in the workplaceDesirableoKnowledge of the care and use of patient handling equipment used in the Health BoardDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardAddressTonteg Health & Safety Training CentreChurch RoadTontegCF38 1HEEmployer's websitehttps://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)