Moving and Handling Specialist

3 days ago


New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Homes Full time

About the Role

The Moving and Handling Coordinator is a critical position in our Occupational Health Unit at Taranaki Base Hospital, covering all of Taranaki District. The role involves implementing the national Moving and Handling Policy within the district.

We are seeking a registered health professional with experience in occupational health and safety practice, injury prevention, moving and handling principles, and education and health risk management principles. As part of our occupational health team, you will be supporting and promoting the health, safety, and wellbeing of staff and helping them to thrive at work.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of moving and handling techniques and skills in the clinical and non-clinical environment. You will also possess ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team and the wider organisation, and deliver education to adults and implement effective learning strategies that transition to multiple work environments.

  1. Implementing the national Moving and Handling Policy within the district
  2. Developing and implementing a risk-based programme plan for Moving and Handling across the district
  3. Educating staff on appropriate and safe moving and handling practices
  4. Working in collaboration with nurse educators and coaches to support department-based training and ensuring staff are meeting competencies
  5. Providing consultation and advice on moving and handling hazards and problem-solving controls
  6. Contributing to recommendations for cost-effective solutions for equipment or infrastructure to manage moving and handling hazards


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