Diabetes Health Adviser

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join Salford Integrated Diabetes Team as a Diabetes Health Adviser.

The purpose of this role is to work as part of the Diabetes Team, under the guidance of the specialists to provide structures education to patients with Type 2 Diabetes, promoting self management and education regarding the management of type 2 diabetes and supporting those patients with type 2 diabetes who are new to insulin, as well as be integral to the development of the type 2 diabetes education service.

This is a patient facing role and is suitable for someone who enjoys educating and caring for people. The candidate will be provided with support and training.

The successful candidate will be required to work at various locations within Salford, therefore a driving qualification is recommended.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

• To support the education team within the Integrated Diabetes Team Department; working as an integral member of the team to facilitate the therapeutic needs of patients with type 2 diabetes who are under the care of the diabetes team.
• Manage patients with type 2 diabetes within an agreed scope of practice as allocated by the supervising Dietitian. Working without direct supervision and undertaking a variety of delegated clinical and non-clinical tasks, in accordance with agreed guidance/care pathways.
• Provide a high standard of health care by assisting in and carrying out a range of individual and group education programs, in the community setting, for patients with type 2 diabetes, for which an agreed level of competency has been demonstrated under the direction of a Registered Dietitian.
• Update resources for education programs and source new materials as needed.
• Support and develop pathways for patient self-referral utilising appropriate communication channels, networking with local community groups and developing relationships with GP practices and local pharmacies.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

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