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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