NS214777- Assistant Manual Handling Advisor, Health and Safety
NHS Grampian
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Aberdeen
Contract type: Full time
Internal Secondment Opportunity: Band 5 Manual Handling Assistant Advisor (10 Months)
Location: Corporate Health and Safety Team
Duration: 10 Months (Secondment)
Hours: Full-time (37hrs)
Are you passionate about safe patient handling and supporting best practice in clinical settings? We are excited to offer a 10-month secondment opportunity for a Band 5 Manual Handling Assistant Advisor to join our dedicated team.
This secondment is ideal for internal candidates with a strong background in patient handling and clinical care. You will work alongside our Manual Handling Advisors and Assistant Advisors to promote safe moving and handling practices across the organisation, supporting staff through training, assessments, and hands-on guidance.
Key Responsibilities
This is a developmental opportunity and we welcome applications from individuals looking to expand their skills in a supportive environment. Line manager approval is required prior to application.
For informal enquiries please contact Susan Simpson, H&S Specialist (Manual Handling),
E-mail: [email protected]
Interviews scheduled for 26th June
THIS POST IS FOR INTERNAL STAFF TO NHS GRAMPIAN AND H&SCP STAFF
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.
Location: Corporate Health and Safety Team
Duration: 10 Months (Secondment)
Hours: Full-time (37hrs)
Are you passionate about safe patient handling and supporting best practice in clinical settings? We are excited to offer a 10-month secondment opportunity for a Band 5 Manual Handling Assistant Advisor to join our dedicated team.
This secondment is ideal for internal candidates with a strong background in patient handling and clinical care. You will work alongside our Manual Handling Advisors and Assistant Advisors to promote safe moving and handling practices across the organisation, supporting staff through training, assessments, and hands-on guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the delivery of manual handling training sessions for clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Support risk assessments and audits related to patient handling.
- Provide on-the-spot advice and coaching in clinical areas.
- Contribute to the development and review of manual handling policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Currently employed within NHSG or the H&SCPs
- Experience in patient handling and a clinical background (essential).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiastic about education, safety, and supporting colleagues.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
This is a developmental opportunity and we welcome applications from individuals looking to expand their skills in a supportive environment. Line manager approval is required prior to application.
For informal enquiries please contact Susan Simpson, H&S Specialist (Manual Handling),
E-mail: [email protected]
Interviews scheduled for 26th June
THIS POST IS FOR INTERNAL STAFF TO NHS GRAMPIAN AND H&SCP STAFF
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.
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