area of responsibility and to implement control measures to promote safe work practices and reduce risks. Assist key workers and clinical teams to undertake specific risk assessments and devise individualise programmes of care related to moving and handling of individual patients. Advise managers on the purchase of specialist moving and handling equipment and assist with assessments on the suitability of equipment for specific moving and handling tasks. Co-ordinate course administration and maintain relevant and up-to-date records of staff education and training relating to moving and handling. Assist in the design and implementation of research and audit activities to evaluate the impact and outcomes of manual handling education and training activities. Keep up-to-date with relevant legislation and good practice standards in relation to moving and handling and to promote evidence based practice. Ensure the effective use of training and education resources and opportunities. Collate and analyse statistical information relating to moving and handling activities and produce reports to disseminate information as necessary. Represent the hospital on relevant regional and national bodies and ensure local developments and service provision are in line with national strategies and initiatives. Set a professional example in attitude, conduct and practice at all times. Ensure own personal knowledge, skills and experience is fit for purpose in relation to duties performed, actively seeking out learning opportunities appropriate to the role, maintaining an up to date knowledge base of manual handling issues, and ensuring own Personal Development Plan is up to date. 7a. EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY The Postholder will be required to use the following equipment:- PC/computer, laptop, printer, phone, photocopier, scanner, data projector, security radios, security swipe card system, PAA. The postholder will also be required to utilise a wide range of manual handling equipment (e.g. hoists, slide sheets, hand blocks, turntables, slings, etc). 7b. SYSTEMS Word for the provision of written communications across all strands of work. – Excel for the creation, storage and production of data to enable the generation of reports and record –
area of responsibility and to implement control measures to promote safe work practices and reduce risks. Assist key workers and clinical teams to undertake specific risk assessments and devise individualise programmes of care related to moving and handling of individual patients. Advise managers on the purchase of specialist moving and handling equipment and assist with assessments on the suitability of equipment for specific moving and handling tasks. Co-ordinate course administration and maintain relevant and up-to-date records of staff education and training relating to moving and handling. Assist in the design and implementation of research and audit activities to evaluate the impact and outcomes of manual handling education and training activities. Keep up-to-date with relevant legislation and good practice standards in relation to moving and handling and to promote evidence based practice. Ensure the effective use of training and education resources and opportunities. Collate and analyse statistical information relating to moving and handling activities and produce reports to disseminate information as necessary. Represent the hospital on relevant regional and national bodies and ensure local developments and service provision are in line with national strategies and initiatives. Set a professional example in attitude, conduct and practice at all times. Ensure own personal knowledge, skills and experience is fit for purpose in relation to duties performed, actively seeking out learning opportunities appropriate to the role, maintaining an up to date knowledge base of manual handling issues, and ensuring own Personal Development Plan is up to date. 7a. EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY The Postholder will be required to use the following equipment:- PC/computer, laptop, printer, phone, photocopier, scanner, data projector, security radios, security swipe card system, PAA. The postholder will also be required to utilise a wide range of manual handling equipment (e.g. hoists, slide sheets, hand blocks, turntables, slings, etc). 7b. SYSTEMS Word – for the provision of written communications across all strands of work. Excel – for the creation, storage and production of data to enable the generation of reports and record