Visa Note
Even though this employer offers a certificate of sponsorship for UK work visas, all applicants must verify their eligibility and visa requirements directly with the employer. The certificate of sponsorship is subject to meeting UK Visas and Immigration requirements, including English language proficiency and other criteria specific to your country of residence.
Job Details
Company: Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Location: The Learning & Development Centre, Avon House, Langdon Hospital, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NR
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata (22.5 hours per week)
Schedule: Part-time, Flexible working
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Qualifications required
Experience: Experience required
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 professional to join Devon Partnership Trust to assist in providing an expert moving and handling/ergonomic service to DPT. This role will be responsible for the delivery of appropriate and competent moving and handling training (both clinical and non-clinical) to all the mental health, neurodiversity and learning difficulties services within Devon Partnership Trust.
The post holder, with the support of the Moving & Handling/Ergonomics Lead, will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of safe, meaningful and cost effective training to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees, patients and others who may be involved with, or affected by moving and handling activities.
This position represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional to make a significant impact on patient and staff safety through specialized training and coordination services. The role requires someone with genuine passion and enthusiasm for moving and handling practices.
Main Duties of the Job
The suitable candidate will demonstrate genuine passion and enthusiasm for moving and handling. Working alongside the Moving and Handling / Ergonomic Lead, you will contribute to the development and delivery of a trust-wide, bespoke training programme. This programme will be tailored to meet the diverse needs of patients including those with mental health conditions, neurodiverse profiles, learning disabilities, and physical health complexities as well as the varying needs of staff.
It is essential that you are able to work autonomously and reliably, be a good organiser, communicator be confident and physically fit enough to perform both clinical and non-clinical moving and handling techniques and equipment demonstrations on a frequent basis.
In this role, you will be actively involved in maintaining and enhancing safety systems and processes and applying and integrating into various clinical/patient risks to help reduce the risk of harm. Mobility across the organisation is essential as the suitable candidate will be expected to work across the whole trust.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential:
- Demonstrate extensive, relevant experience in a variety of clinical and training settings
- Experience in developing, delivering and appraising training materials and courses
Desirable:
- Experience working with diverse patient groups including those with mental health conditions, neurodiverse profiles, and learning disabilities
Qualifications
Essential:
- Registered professional i.e. Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or equivalent in-depth knowledge and experience.
Desirable:
- Recognised qualification in moving & handling training (including patient handling)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential:
- Extensive working knowledge of a broad range of moving & handling techniques and associated equipment
- Knowledge of the relevant national clinical guidelines, and experience of implementing these recommendations in practice
- In depth working knowledge of risk assessments and incident reporting within the NHS
- Appropriate level of general fitness to safely carry out requirements of post, including moving and handling of people in complex and repetitive situations.
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role
About Devon Partnership Trust
Devon Partnership Trust provides mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people’s recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of co-production, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do. We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience – we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values.
These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible.
We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader and proud to offer a supportive working environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
How to Apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website.
For international applicants, please ensure you:
- Verify your visa eligibility with the employer before applying
- Prepare required documentation including professional qualifications and certifications
- Include evidence of English language proficiency if applicable
- Contact Tracy Lethaby at [email protected] with any questions about the application process
Benefits of Working with Devon Partnership Trust
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including access to the NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance, and opportunities for professional development. Our commitment to flexible working arrangements allows for better work-life balance.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities and ensure inclusive working practices throughout the organisation. We also offer various staff networks and support groups for employees from diverse backgrounds.
Further Information
For more information about Devon Partnership Trust, please visit our website at https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/. The website contains detailed information about our services, values, and commitment to staff development and wellbeing.
We encourage prospective candidates to explore our careers hub at https://jobs.dpt.nhs.uk/careers-hub/develop-your-career for information on professional development opportunities and career progression within the Trust.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Tracy Lethaby (Lead Moving & Handling Advisor/Trainer)
Email: [email protected]
Reference number: C9369-25-0866
Application Deadline
The closing date is 30 November 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
We recommend submitting your application well in advance of the deadline to allow for any technical issues with the application system. International applicants should allow additional time to prepare documentation and verify visa requirements.
