Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Diabetes Technology Support Practitioner

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Support Assistant to be at part of our Community Diabetes Team who are at the forefront of driving up standards and quality in diabetes care in Community and Primary Care Services across the city of Liverpool. The role will include working in a variety of other clinical areas, local communities, Primary Care Networks and patients homes. Working in partnership with the diabetes teams of Liverpool Universities NHS Hospital Trust and services delivered by Mersey Care the role is diverse, varied and offers the opportunity for innovation and change. Working with our Specialist Nurses and Dietitians the post holder will deliver Information Sessions to patient living with Type2 Diabetes, including the use of new technology and options for simple dietetic changes packages, supporting our patients to effectively manage their diabetes. Training will be given in all areas.

Main duties of the job

Ensure appropriate prioritisation of work, in collaboration with the Diabetes Specialist Nurse, be competent in the application, support, removal and data downloading of glucose monitoring devices and provide support patients using such devices.Competent in delivering education sessions to people with diabetes, and teaching patients how to use Glucose sensors, and other such devices. This may involve delivery to groups or individual patient sessions, utilising both virtual and face to face methods.Within competencies support the Clinical Diabetes Team, undertaking clinical responsibilities under the direction of the Diabetes Specialist Team.To maintain supplies andensure that back up systems are implemented when electronic systems fail.Maintain equipment and undertake internal quality control checks.Set up, maintain and download glucose monitoring systems and share this information with the medical and nursing staff.Assist with the provision of health care for patients within the Team

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-260-25

Job locations

Aintree Hospital SIte

Longmore Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work within the Multidisciplinary Community Diabetes Team, working in Community Health centres, GP Practices and patients homes.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work within the Multidisciplinary Community Diabetes Team, working in Community Health centres, GP Practices and patients homes.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Assistant Practitioner Qualification (Health)
  • Basic Life Support

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Healthcare Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in phlebotomy/venepuncture

Knowledge

Essential

  • Computer literate including, use of Microsoft Excel, Electronic Patient Record and other systems needed for the downloading and interpretation of monitoring data.

Desirable

  • Awareness and understanding of Diabetes Technician role in terms of the NHS Plan and recent initiatives within diabetes

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to organise and manage own workload
  • Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with others.
  • Ability to use technology proficiently and to teach others how to use
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Assistant Practitioner Qualification (Health)
  • Basic Life Support

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Healthcare Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in phlebotomy/venepuncture

Knowledge

Essential

  • Computer literate including, use of Microsoft Excel, Electronic Patient Record and other systems needed for the downloading and interpretation of monitoring data.

Desirable

  • Awareness and understanding of Diabetes Technician role in terms of the NHS Plan and recent initiatives within diabetes

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to organise and manage own workload
  • Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with others.
  • Ability to use technology proficiently and to teach others how to use

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

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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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital SIte

Longmore Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital SIte

Longmore Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Lynsey Connor

Lynsey.Connor@Liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01515294878

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-260-25

Job locations

Aintree Hospital SIte

Longmore Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


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