Registered Nurse

Occupational Therapist – Double Handed Care (Moving & Handling Specialist)

Summary

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed functional and moving & handling assessments for residents receiving double\-handed care or those needing increased care post\-hospital discharge.
  


• Identify and implement safe single\-handed care opportunities through strong clinical reasoning and risk analysis.
  


• Prescribe, configure, and review assistive equipment such as hoists, slide sheets, stand aids, and other moving & handling technologies.
  


• Develop and review person\-centered care plans to ensure safety, dignity, independence, and optimal outcomes.
  


• Deliver specialist training to core provider care coordinators and agencies, potentially expanding to spot providers.
  


• Equip staff with the skills and confidence to deliver safe single\-handed care techniques.
  


• Create and update training materials, competency frameworks, and guidance in line with best practices.
  


• Support cultural and operational change within care teams to establish sustainable new practices.
  


• Manage a caseload of approximately 250 residents within the project scope.
  


• Track progress, monitor outcomes, and ensure project objectives are met regarding safety, user satisfaction, efficiency, and quality.
  


• Maintain accurate data and contribute to project reports, audits, and performance evaluations.
  


• Collaborate with internal teams, external providers, hospital discharge services, and commissioning partners.
  


• Ensure compliance with Manual Handling Operations Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, and local authority policies.
  


• Promote safeguarding principles, clinical governance standards, and professional integrity.
  


• Maintain up\-to\-date documentation, risk assessments, and evidence\-based clinical decision\-making.
  

• HCPC\-registered Occupational Therapist.
  


• Extensive experience in moving and handling within community or hospital settings.
  


• Proven ability to execute safe single\-handed care conversions.
  


• Strong understanding of assistive technology, complex equipment prescription, and postural management.
  


• Proficient in training, coaching, and supporting care staff.
  


• Experience in delivering service improvement or transformation projects.
  


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and multi\-agency collaboration skills.
  


• Ability to manage a high\-volume caseload and work independently.
  


• Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate outcomes and make data\-driven recommendations.
  

Personal Attributes

• Person\-centered, strength\-based mindset.
  


• Confident, resilient, and adaptable to change.
  


• High professional standards and attention to detail.
  


• Collaborative and skilled in building positive relationships with partners and providers.
  


• Committed to improving service user outcomes and promoting independence.