Estates & Facilities Non Clinical Manual Handling Assessor - Band 4 - GH

Job title and band

Non Clinical - Manual Handling Assessor (Estates and Facilities)

Band 4: (£30,353 - £33,016) Pro-rata

Department:
Manual Handling Service (MHS)

Directorate:
Lothian Occupational Health and Safety Service (LOHSS)

Location:

Pan Lothian Role, based at the RIE/RHCYP, Edinburgh

Hours:

30.0 per week

Permanent Post

Part time, 4 days per week, undertaken flexibly to support/cover various Estates and Facilities job families and staff working patterns; including out of hours work at times: evenings, weekends and night shift. This role covers NHS Lothian wide Estates and Facilities job roles.

• Part time, 4 days per week, undertaken flexibly to support/cover various Estates and Facilities job families and staff working patterns; including out of hours work at times: evenings, weekends and night shift
• Pan Lothian Role, based at the RIE/RHCYP, Edinburgh
• Covering NHS Lothian wide Estates and Facilities job roles
• Assess the Manual Handling practice of Estates and Facilities staff and provide Manual Handling education, coaching and advice to those job families
• Represent the MHS as an accountable and approachable team member, promoting safer systems of work and staff safety
• Possess working knowledge of manual handling legislation, ergonomics and risk assessment
• Work within a governance structure and participate in core activities such as onsite competency assessments and day-to-day team procedures

• Knowledge of manual handling legislation, ergonomics and risk assessment
• Ability to educate and coach staff in manual handling practices
• Strong organisational, flexible working and planning skills
• PVG Scheme membership/record is required; if not current, eligibility for Disclosure Scotland checks will apply
• Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check; if assessed as a "regulated role", appointment is subject to joining the PVG Scheme
• Post involves working knowledge of safe manual handling practices and application of ergonomics

• Interviews will include assessed practical elements, conducted face to face
• Information on the role and required skills/experience is in the job description and person specification
• Applicants are encouraged to contact the hiring manager for more information

Lisa Olsson (Work mobile) or lisa.olssont

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week reduces from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours are reduced pro-rata with a corresponding increase in hourly rate so pay is not affected. We anticipate a high level of interest and may close the vacancy early. We support disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to recruitment practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, applicants must demonstrate the relevant permission to work; information is available to check requirements.