3205 - Diabetes Associate Practitioner

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Do you have an interest in patient education?

We are looking to recruit an individual to deliver the XPERT education programme locally. Experience of the XPERT course would be 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

The successful applicant will deliver The Type 2 Diabetes, X-pert Education programme to patients in Barnsley.

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) will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Date posted

28 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£22,549 to £24,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-3205ER-06-22

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

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.

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.

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.

Trust Values

Essential

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

Person Specification

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.

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.

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.

Trust Values

Essential

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

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.