Diabetes Health Educator

Job description

Job summary

The purpose of this role is to deliver a comprehensive, skilled and evidence-based structured education service to meet the needs of the population of adults with Type 2 Diabetes in multiple settings.

In addition, the post holder will support registered nursing and dietetic staff in the management and execution of clinical practice. They will also carry out duties delegated and supervised by a registered nurse to provide a high standard of care and to promote a good image of the service.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a comprehensive community diabetes education service for patients aged 18 and above who are referred to the community Diabetes Specialist Nursing Service.
• Deliver education programmes to health and social care staff that support people living with diabetes either in their own homes or in residential and nursing home settings.
• As a skilled educator, the post holder will assist in delivering the framework for structured diabetes education programmes to increase diabetes knowledge and skill levels.
• The post holder will work autonomously, prioritising workload, be accountable for their own actions and demonstrate initiative and an ability to work without direct supervision.
• The post holder will be an excellent communicator, responsible for delivering high quality structured diabetes education either in a group setting or individually.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifactions

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in health-related subject or equivalent
• Diploma in healthcare related subject
• The post holder must be willing to undertake the relevant training for the post
• GCSE Grade A-C in English (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Recent demonstrable experience of working in a role that requires patient education and support in healthcare
• Experience of working with patients in a therapeutic environment in a community setting

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to use a computer to send emails and the skills to use the service databases and reporting systems
• Knowledge and experience of caring for people within a variety of settings
• Effective interpersonal skills

Other

Essential

• Must be able to meet travel requirements of post - will be required to transport teaching equipment to venues as required in line with trust policies

Person Specification
Training and Qualifactions

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in health-related subject or equivalent
• Diploma in healthcare related subject
• The post holder must be willing to undertake the relevant training for the post
• GCSE Grade A-C in English (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Recent demonstrable experience of working in a role that requires patient education and support in healthcare
• Experience of working with patients in a therapeutic environment in a community setting

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to use a computer to send emails and the skills to use the service databases and reporting systems
• Knowledge and experience of caring for people within a variety of settings
• Effective interpersonal skills

Other

Essential

• Must be able to meet travel requirements of post - will be required to transport teaching equipment to venues as required in line with trust policies

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. For further information visit the .

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. .

Additional information
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. For further information visit the .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address

Mount McKinley, Shrewsbury Business Park

Anchorage Avenue

Shrewsbury

SY2 6FG

United Kingdom

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