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Moving and Handling Coordinator
Band 6 equivalent (£28,387-£34,693 FTE)
Keycol, Swale, Kent
Demelza Hospice Care for Children
DEMELZA PROVIDES SPECIALIST CARE AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH TERMINAL CONDITIONS AND THEIR LOVED ONES, ACROSS KENT, EAST SUSSEX AND SOUTH EAST LONDON.
WE HELP WITH EVERY ELEMENT OF LIFE FOR A CHILD OR YOUNG PERSON WITH A TERMINAL CONDITION BY PROVIDING TAILORED CARE. FROM DIAGNOSIS THROUGH TO END OF LIFE AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES, WERE THERE FOR THAT JOURNEY.
Are you a qualified Nurse, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge?
We seek a Moving and Handling Coordinator who will be responsible for implementing, delivering and evaluating a robust moving and handling training plan for the nurses, health care assistants and non-care staff.
You will be a certified moving and handling trainer and will belong to an accredited professional body and will update this membership as required. You will advise nurses and health care assistants on use of appropriate manual handling equipment, as well as giving advice and guidance on manual handling to non-care staff and volunteers
The role will involve maintaining up to date knowledge of the subject and using evidence based practice in decision making and risk assessing.
The role can be based at any of our three sites (Kent, South East London or East Sussex), however travel across sites will be required on a regular basis in order to provide training and to work alongside the care teams.
Apply now to join #TeamDemelza and be part of our passion and dedication to be there when we are needed the most. Benefits include 36 days holiday, training and career development, flexible working patterns, and the option to keep your NHS pension or join our contributory pension scheme.
FOR AN INFORMAL CHAT PLEASE CALL REBECCA LEE, PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT NURSE TEAM LEADER, ON 01795 845298
CLOSING DATE - SUNDAY 27TH JANUARY 2019
INTERVIEW DATE - FRIDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2019
Enhanced DBS Disclosure check may be undertaken dependant on role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651. Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To see how we process your data, please visit our website and view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
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