Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Moving & Handling Team as a Moving & Handling Trainer. If you enjoy the challenge of training others, we want to hear from you! You will have a good working knowledge of moving & handling and health & safety legislation. You will also have experience working within a healthcare setting, using equipment to competently move and handle patients. Moving and Handling is a key part of the working day for most employees within the health and social care setting, from moving equipment, laundry and catering supplies to supporting patients, and if not done safely, can cause serious injury to both patients and staff. The role of the Moving & Handling Trainer will play a crucial part assisting the department in delivering a full service. The role of the Moving & Handling Trainer will play a crucial part assisting the department in delivering a full service. The post is based primarily at Colchester Hospital but cross cover is expected on all ESNEFT sites in Essex and Suffolk in relation to manual handling and general team objectives, helping to promote a "one team" approach and develop a positive safety culture. Main duties of the job Actively contribute and participate in the planning, development , production and delivery of training courses Actively participate in the awareness and promotion of research based good practices Actively participate to create and sustain a culture which promotes musculo-skeletal health in the workplace Provide support to staff in line with current legislation and best practice Keep up to date with the latest research and evidence related to moving and handling. Ensure all moving and handling risks are escalated to the Head of Department Assist in the inspection of equipment covered by the LOLER regulations in relation to moving and handling equipment About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 432-HR211-25 Job locations Colchester General Hospital Colchester CO4 5JL Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in working in a healthcare profession or as a People Moving & Handling Trainer Training and assessing skills. Preparing for mentorship or equivalent or working towards/Mentorship in Public Services Recent experience in patient moving and handling within a health care setting Desirable Experience of working in the community or an acute speciality such as critical care, theatres or physiotherapy. Member of the National Back Exchange or willing to join Qualifications Essential Registered professional healthcare qualification (RN/AHP/ ODP/ Paramedic) or Level 3 Diploma People Handling Trainer Qualification or Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate (acute setting) or trained Manual Handling Link Assessor/Link Trainer. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Manual Handling Link Assessor/Link Trainer Willing to complete a Moving and Handling Competency based training programme Desirable Health Leadership Course Teaching qualification or work towards Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF)/PETLLS IOSH or Health and Safety Qualification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Manual Handling/H&S related Legislation, legal requirements and current best practice An awareness of posture and good back care A sound knowledge of the risk assessment process A sound knowledge of a range of handling equipment Desirable Ability to effectively disseminate knowledge Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in working in a healthcare profession or as a People Moving & Handling Trainer Training and assessing skills. Preparing for mentorship or equivalent or working towards/Mentorship in Public Services Recent experience in patient moving and handling within a health care setting Desirable Experience of working in the community or an acute speciality such as critical care, theatres or physiotherapy. Member of the National Back Exchange or willing to join Qualifications Essential Registered professional healthcare qualification (RN/AHP/ ODP/ Paramedic) or Level 3 Diploma People Handling Trainer Qualification or Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate (acute setting) or trained Manual Handling Link Assessor/Link Trainer. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Manual Handling Link Assessor/Link Trainer Willing to complete a Moving and Handling Competency based training programme Desirable Health Leadership Course Teaching qualification or work towards Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF)/PETLLS IOSH or Health and Safety Qualification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Manual Handling/H&S related Legislation, legal requirements and current best practice An awareness of posture and good back care A sound knowledge of the risk assessment process A sound knowledge of a range of handling equipment Desirable Ability to effectively disseminate knowledge Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester General Hospital Colchester CO4 5JL Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester General Hospital Colchester CO4 5JL Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Colchester General Hospital, CO4 5JL Colchester, United Kingdom