3205 - Diabetes Associate Practitioner

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 03 February 2025

Job summary

Do you have an interest in patient education?

We are looking to recruit an individual to deliver a Structured education programme for Type 2 Diabetes locally. Experience of delivering education is preferable but not essential as training will be provided to successful candidates.

You should work well as part of a team but also have the aptitude to work independently.

Main duties of the job

Interviews to be held 18/02/2025

The successful applicant will deliver The Type 2 Diabetes, Education programme to patients in Barnsley and also support patients with the set up of glucose monitoring technologies.

The programme is delivered in several different locations across Barnsley, therefore the successful applicant will need to hold a UK driving License.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility - Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Date posted

15 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-3205E-01-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSEs or equivalent including maths and English
Willing to undertake Diabetes/Adult Education training qualifications to Diploma Level

Desirable

Qualification in adult education eg BTEC award in education and training

Experience

Essential

Proven experience in presentation skills
Proven experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

Variety of experience in health care or adult education settings
Experience of settings standards and meeting local targets

Value-based questions

Essential

In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words, please explain what motivates you to do a good job.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Understanding of the processes underpinning structured education delivery.
Basic understanding of Type 2 Diabetes, causal factors and pathophysiology

Desirable

Knowledge of the NICE guidance for people living with type 2 diabetes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSEs or equivalent including maths and English
Willing to undertake Diabetes/Adult Education training qualifications to Diploma Level

Desirable

Qualification in adult education eg BTEC award in education and training

Experience

Essential

Proven experience in presentation skills
Proven experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

Variety of experience in health care or adult education settings
Experience of settings standards and meeting local targets

Value-based questions

Essential

In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words, please explain what motivates you to do a good job.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Understanding of the processes underpinning structured education delivery.
Basic understanding of Type 2 Diabetes, causal factors and pathophysiology

Desirable

Knowledge of the NICE guidance for people living with type 2 diabetes

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.