the dudley group of hospitals nhs trust manual handling training policy

3.5.2 Where new staff fail to attend the Manual Handling Induction course,
having been booked on the program, the Training Department will alert
Managers accordingly and it will be the Managers’ responsibility to
arrange with the individual to make a further booking and attend.
3.5.3 Ensuring local Manual Handling training is provided, and for ensuring safe
Manual Handling practices are adhered to.
3.5.4 Arranging for new employees and existing employees attend Manual
Handling training.
3.5.5 To ensure new employees receive a local Manual Handling induction on
their first day in the work area.
3.5.6 Identifying the ongoing development needs of staff at their
appraisal/personal development planning meetings and to arrange for
updating of skills.
3.5.7 At the earliest opportunity inform the Manual Handling Co-ordinator when
the staff within their area cannot attend a corporate Manual Handling
training session that they have been booked on to.
3.5.8 To arrange for student nurses to attend Manual Handling Training as
required.
3.5.9 Monitor the application of Manual Handling practice in the workplace.
3.5.10 Ensuring records of staff and student training are maintained.
3.6 Manual Handling Champions (formally Key Worker)
The Manual Handling Champion will form a major part of the Manual Handling Training
Policy. They will have responsibility to:
3.6.1 Provide advice and guidance on Manual Handling in the workplace.
3.6.2 Carry out (local induction, update, equipment, and others as required)
Manual Handling training for all employees (including Student Nurses,
agency/locum/temporary workers (NOTE all agency, bank, temporary
and locum workers must be able to produce a Manual Handling
Certificate prior to employment)) within their department on a specified
basis and/or assess the competency of employees.
3.6.3 Develop and deliver suitable and sufficient Manual Handling training
programmes for employees within their area in conjunction with the
Manual Handling Co-ordinator.
3.6.4 Inform the line manager of any Manual Handling issues in the workplace.
Where necessary, they will liaise with the Manual Handling Co-ordinator.
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