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The post holder will be charged with the responsibility of the delivery of expert moving and handling advice, which allows NHS Lanarkshire to deliver safe quality healthcare within the financial constraints of the service. The post holder will be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of measures to achieve the objectives of NHS Lanarkshire’s Health and Safety Strategy in general, and the Moving and Handling Policy in particular. The post holder will lead the provision and effectiveness of specialist moving and handling support by a combination of influence on standards and direction of devolved specialist services. They will also provide NHS Lanarkshire with high calibre expert advice, guidance and policy infrastructure relative to moving and handling which facilitates its ability to respond and manage all related risks appropriately. The post is not supported by clerical assistance and therefore the post holder has to carry out all administrative duties, e.g. filing, course administration, preparation of reports.
The successful candidate must evidence;
Professional Clinical Qualification and experience e.g. Registered Nurse, Chartered Physiotherapist, State Registered Occupational Therapist with minimum 5 years post qualifying experience.
Neuromuscular Approach to Efficient Handling and Moving certificate to advanced level or equivalent.
A recognised Training certificate
Sound working knowledge of Manual Handling and relevant Health & Safety legislation
Critical analysis and decision making and management skills
Commitment to and evidence of ongoing /professional development as identified by the PDP.
Team working skills
Knowledge of all relevant national and local policies, legislation and procedures etc.
Information technology skills.
Additional extension of skills as deemed essential for clinical practice
Exemplary handling skills and good training and communication skills.
A valid UK driving license
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Joe McAdam, Moving and Handling Lead on 01698753695 or Joe.mcadam@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only, please contact anne.osho@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk
