Job summary
We are currently looking for additional Diabetes Educators to join our QISMET accredited Type 2 Structured Education team.
Diabetes care is one of the major challenges
facing the NHS. Structured education programmes can help adults with Type 2
diabetes to improve their knowledge and skills and also help to motivate them
to take control of their condition and self-manage it effectively.
Our education team consists of
Nurses and Dietitians who are trained and competent to deliver the principles
and content of the programme.
Programme delivery is offered through telephone
assessments, face to face group sessions at various locations across Plymouth
and the outlying areas and digitally via webinars.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should ideally already have relevant work experience
of working with diabetic patients, have excellent
presentation skills and be able to demonstrate an understanding of educational
theory appropriate to the age and needs of the patients referred into the
programme. Applicants will also need to
be digitally confident in using video platforms to deliver webinars.
Successful applicants will undergo a period of
observational learning, followed by peer-supported on-the-job induction.
The educator role would be ideal for suitably qualified and registered Nurses and Dietitians looking to either supplement their existing post or wanting to
gain experience of working in a community-based setting.
Work will be offered on a flexible basis dependent
on the applicants availability and referral demand. Applicants must be willing to travel in and
around the Plymouth and South Hams locality.
About us
Sentinel Healthcare CiC has been delivering the NHS Devon ICB commissioned Type 2 Diabetes Structured Education Group programme since 2014.
The programme structure has recently been reviewed and received QISMET accreditation.
Sentinel's main base is located at the Plymouth Science Park, which is nearby to the peaceful Bircham Nature Reserve. The educator role is predominately community-based, delivering the programme from various community venues across Plymouth and the South Hams areas and also remotely which may include home working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a high standard of education service to outpatients with Type 2 Diabetes, through delivering education sessions using evidence-based practice.
- Work effectively as an individual and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Communicate accurately in writing and/or verbally with other health professionals.
- Ensure regular communication with the admin, clinical and management teams.
- Adapt to changing demands of the job to provide an education service in the absence of co-workers.
- Be responsible for own development and application of knowledge in the specialist area of Type 2 Diabetes.
- Review and update resource material using evidence-based information.
- Ensure that resources are used effectively.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to healthcare professionals using current evidence-based resources.
- Participate in peer assessments and observation sessions.
- Assist in the induction of new educating staff.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development to improve patient centred care.
- Participate in audits and quality monitoring.
- Proactively contribute to the achievement of clinical outcomes through individual and team effort.
- Conduct Risk Assessments as required for venues used in the delivery of the programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a high standard of education service to outpatients with Type 2 Diabetes, through delivering education sessions using evidence-based practice.
- Work effectively as an individual and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Communicate accurately in writing and/or verbally with other health professionals.
- Ensure regular communication with the admin, clinical and management teams.
- Adapt to changing demands of the job to provide an education service in the absence of co-workers.
- Be responsible for own development and application of knowledge in the specialist area of Type 2 Diabetes.
- Review and update resource material using evidence-based information.
- Ensure that resources are used effectively.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to healthcare professionals using current evidence-based resources.
- Participate in peer assessments and observation sessions.
- Assist in the induction of new educating staff.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development to improve patient centred care.
- Participate in audits and quality monitoring.
- Proactively contribute to the achievement of clinical outcomes through individual and team effort.
- Conduct Risk Assessments as required for venues used in the delivery of the programme.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical skills and knowledge relevant to the area of practice;
- Competence in calculating basic nutritional requirements;
- Competence to practice in a basic range of clinical conditions;
- Experience of facilitating group work, face to face and digitally;
- Dietetic and medical management of patients with diabetes;
- Demonstrable evidence of recent Continuing Professional development;
- IT competent, with experience of using MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint;
- Confident with using digital video platforms such as Zoom/Teams.
Desirable
- Previous relevant employment;
- Experience in audits, research and CPD.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Dietitian
- NMC Registered Nurse or previous professional registration/evidence of extensive previous relevant experience
Desirable
- Teaching certificate
- Counselling and motivational skills training
Other Factors:
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal with the ability to demonstrate clarity and effectiveness at all levels, face to face and digitally;
- Confident, effective teaching and presentation skills using a variety of methods;
- Excellent time management;
- Work independently and as part of a team;
- Accuracy;
- Good listening skills;
- Trustworthy and approachable;
- Work within the professional code of conduct;
- Effective team worker;
- Self-motivated and well organised;
- Pleasant and friendly manner;
- Enthusiasm for Diabetes;
- Capable of independent thought and action;
- Adaptable to independent and team work;
- Flexibility;
- Ability to travel;
- Maintains professional appearance.
Desirable
- Resourceful;
- Assertive;
- Attention to detail;
- Teaching experience;
- Be able to deal with challenging questions;
- Be able to handle stressful situations;
- Interest in healthy lifestyle and fitness;
- Good sense of humour;
- British Dietetic Association (BDA) membership;
- Specialist interest group membership.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical skills and knowledge relevant to the area of practice;
- Competence in calculating basic nutritional requirements;
- Competence to practice in a basic range of clinical conditions;
- Experience of facilitating group work, face to face and digitally;
- Dietetic and medical management of patients with diabetes;
- Demonstrable evidence of recent Continuing Professional development;
- IT competent, with experience of using MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint;
- Confident with using digital video platforms such as Zoom/Teams.
Desirable
- Previous relevant employment;
- Experience in audits, research and CPD.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Dietitian
- NMC Registered Nurse or previous professional registration/evidence of extensive previous relevant experience
Desirable
- Teaching certificate
- Counselling and motivational skills training
Other Factors:
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal with the ability to demonstrate clarity and effectiveness at all levels, face to face and digitally;
- Confident, effective teaching and presentation skills using a variety of methods;
- Excellent time management;
- Work independently and as part of a team;
- Accuracy;
- Good listening skills;
- Trustworthy and approachable;
- Work within the professional code of conduct;
- Effective team worker;
- Self-motivated and well organised;
- Pleasant and friendly manner;
- Enthusiasm for Diabetes;
- Capable of independent thought and action;
- Adaptable to independent and team work;
- Flexibility;
- Ability to travel;
- Maintains professional appearance.
Desirable
- Resourceful;
- Assertive;
- Attention to detail;
- Teaching experience;
- Be able to deal with challenging questions;
- Be able to handle stressful situations;
- Interest in healthy lifestyle and fitness;
- Good sense of humour;
- British Dietetic Association (BDA) membership;
- Specialist interest group membership.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
