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An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join our dedicated Health and Safety Services at NHS Forth Valley as part of the Manual Handling Service. You will provide leadership within the Manual Handling Team and support the Service Lead in the shaping of manual handling delivery, reviewing of best practices and ensuring an approach that best meets the needs of the organisation through providing proficient advice and guidance relating to Manual Handling and Ergonomics.
The post holder will report directly to the Manual Handling Service Lead and will be a key part of the Manual Handling Senior Team. You should have a nationally recognised qualification in manual handling and ergonomics with specialist experience working within the field of manual handling/ergonomics within a healthcare setting. You will have a healthcare related degree or equivalent qualification and experience working within a clinical setting.
Applicants should have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the legal, best practice and practical application required to provide proficient manual handling/ergonomic assessment, advice, training and guidance to all staff within NHS Forth Valley. As communication, guidance, coaching and training will form a large proportion of the posts activities, excellent presentation and communication skills are necessary to meet the essential and desired criteria.
Consideration will be given to those who wish to consider flexible working arrangements.
Informal enquiries to Lee Johnston, Manual Handling Service Lead on 01786 454 727/07867537621.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.