Job Description

Moving and Handling Trainer [Bank] band 6



Are you passionate about staff safety, patient dignity, and enabling independence in the community? Bromley Healthcare is seeking an experienced and motivated Moving and Handling Trainer to join our team on a part-time basis. This Band 6 role plays a vital part in supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe care across our community services.



You will design and deliver engaging, evidence-based training in manual handling and the Trusted Assessor framework, empowering clinical and care staff to work safely, confidently, and in line with national best practice. Working closely with our Quality, Clinical Education, and Health & Safety teams, you'll help drive safe systems of work, reduce risk, and promote a positive safety culture.



As a clinically registered professional with experience in a healthcare or community setting, you'll use your knowledge of manual handling techniques, equipment, minor adaptations, and risk assessment to deliver impactful training and advice. You will also support and mentor our internal Key Train the Trainers (KTTs) to ensure consistent standards are maintained across the organisation.



This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference -- enabling staff, supporting independence at home, and improving outcomes for people in Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich.



Plan, deliver and evaluate Moving and Handling and Trusted Assessor training for clinical and non-clinical staff across classroom, simulation, and community settings. Provide expert advice and in-situ support for complex or high-risk handling scenarios, including in patients' homes and care settings. Promote the safe and effective use of equipment, including hoists, slide sheets, beds, and small aids that support patient independence. Maintain current knowledge of manual handling legislation and ensure training content and guidance reflect best practice and legal requirements.



Support incident investigations and audits, contributing to learning actions and service improvement initiatives. Mentor and quality-assure Bromley Healthcare's Key Train the Trainers (KTTs) to ensure consistency, competence, and safe delivery. Liaise with equipment providers and loan services to stay updated on new developments and innovations. Work with Quality and Governance leads to ensure policy and training are compliant and evidence-based, and support reviews and amendments as needed. Maintain accurate documentation of training and assessments, and provide leadership and expert advice in all aspects of moving and handling across the organisation.



Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.



Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.



We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.



Plan, deliver, and evaluate Moving and Handling and Trusted Assessor training for staff in clinical and non-clinical roles.



Provide bespoke, practical training support across multiple settings including classroom, simulation and in the com munity including patients' homes, clinics, and care homes.



Maintain oversight of current manual handling legislation and ensure Bromley Healthcare's training and guidance reflect these standards.



Support incident investigations involving manual handling concerns and contribute to the development of learning actions.



Carry out on-site assessments with staff to resolve complex or high-risk moving and handling cases.



A dvise on the use and provision of appropriate manual handling equipment, including hoists, slide sheets, profiling beds, and small aids.



Work closely with external suppliers and equipment loan stores to stay up to date with innovations and training on new equipment.



Document training activities, assessments, and evaluations in line with governance requirements.



Contribute to service improvement and development initiatives related to staff safety and patient outcomes.



Provide leadership and expert advice in areas related to moving and handling across the organisation.



Support, mentor, and quality-assure Key Train the Trainers (KTTs) within Bromley Healthcare, ensuring consistency, competence, and best practice across all services.



Work with Quality and Governance leads to ensure moving and handling policy, training content, and practice are evidence-based, legally compliant, and in line with national and local guidance; contribute to reviews and amendments as needed following incidents, audits, or new guidance.