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To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the NHS Lothian Manual Handling Service (MHS) and work as part of a multidisciplinary team; your team will be based at the Western General Hospital and has the geographical remit that covers North Edinburgh CHP.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic clinical professional, registered AHP or Nurse with a degree (or professionally equivalent clinical qualification), with recent clinical experience who is highly passionate and motivated to contribute their specialist knowledge towards promoting safer systems of work to benefit both patient and staff safety.
The post holder will be required to provide education, support and advice to a wide range of different services across NHS Lothian and EHSCP. The post will require a working knowledge of safe manual handling practice and the application of the principles around Ergonomics/Human Factors.
It's an exciting time to join our service as we are embracing innovation and this post will be at the forefront of driving the MHS forward in terms of service development.
As part of the interviewing process, the candidates will be required to prepare a 5-10 minutes long presentation titled "In what ways does the Manual Handling Service support NHS Lothian’s ongoing commitment to Staff and Patient’s Health, Safety and Well-Being?".
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Susan Timotheou on 0131 537 (3) 1139 or email susan.timotheou@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk