Job summary
- Main area
- Health and Safety Team
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working pattern between the hours of 06:00am and 20:00pm, usually Monday to Friday, but as required to meet service needs and demands. There may be occasional requirement to work Saturdays.)
- Job ref
- 050-AC469-0926
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- BCUHB EAST Wrexham Maelor
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £40,559 - £48,841 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Manual Handling And Ergonomic Advisor
Band 6
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Main duties of the job
- Plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate manual handling and ergonomics training programmes across the Health Board.
- Produce training materials, presentations, lesson plans, and assessment resources.
- Ensure training records are maintained and mandatory training requirements are achieved.
- Provide expert advice on manual handling, people handling, ergonomics, and Display Screen Equipment (DSE).
- Undertake complex ergonomic and manual handling risk assessments for staff and patients.
- Advise on the selection and safe use of equipment and recommend workplace adaptations.
- Support managers with safe systems of work and compliance with legislation and Health Board policies.
- Investigate manual handling and ergonomic incidents, identifying root causes and recommending preventative actions.
- Analyse incident, accident, sickness absence, and audit data to identify trends and risks.
- Conduct manual handling and ergonomics audits across clinical and non-clinical settings.
- Produce audit reports and support managers in implementing action plans.
- Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of manual handling policies and procedures.
- Supervise and provide line management support to Manual Handling Trainers .
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications /knowledge
Essential criteria
- Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent, and/or equivalent extensive relevant experience
- Post Graduate Diploma in Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET) or equivalent
- Have or be working towards accredited and bespoke manual handling courses specific to healthcare and patient handling, or be willing to undertake.
- Good level of IT skills including Word, Power-point Spreadsheet, Publisher and Databases
- Extensive experience of working in a healthcare environment.
- Excellent presentation, verbal, written and demonstration skills.
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and the risk assessment process and their application to manual and patient handling in the workplace.
- Knowledge of the Health Board’s Manual Handling Policy and procedures, and any other relevant policies and procedures e.g. sickness / absence policy, incident reporting policy etc.
Desirable criteria
- Qualified / registered healthcare professional e.g. nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, radiographer, ergonomist etc.
- Recognised Teaching or training qualification e.g. FETC, PGCE.
- Patient handling trainers course which meets the requirements of the National Back Exchange inter-professional framework and standards for training.
- Relevant health & safety course e.g. IOSH or NEBOSH
- European Computer Driving Licence or similar qualification.
- Recognised Ergonomics Qualification/Training
aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
- Good time-management with an ability to keep a training session on schedule .
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to gain the confidence of staff at all levels.
- Self -confident and resilient, with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Proficient at maintaining records and statistical information and converting information into required format for reports.
- Motivated, enthusiastic person with a practical problem -solving approach, capable of working as part of a team.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well with ward and department managers and their teams.
- Ability to work under pressure and balance competing priorities.
- Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office and Presentation technologies.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to write reports.
- Able to apply creative thought to problem solving, including seeking low cost solutions where possible.
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others – a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, and colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Shows respect for others’ views and appreciate others’ inputs and encourages colleagues to display the values and behaviours of the Health Board.
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others’ behaviours impact on people’s experiences and the organisation’s reputation.
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Beesley
- Job title
- Manual Handling Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07974073334
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