Job summary
Are you passionate about delivering structured diabetes education to patients living with type 2 diabetes? Then welcome to the DESMOND Education Programme.
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, forward thinking and well organised Band 3 DESMOND educator to join our friendly and supportive team.
DESMOND stands for Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed and is a NICE recognised national programme. The DESMOND is an established education programme designed to give people with Type 2 diabetes a good start in managing their condition.
In DESMOND courses are delivered by two accredited DESMOND Educators who will work together to facilitate group education for people with diabetes. DESMOND educators must follow a prescribed training programme as set down by the DESMOND National Programme.
You will be expected to attend DESMOND training to develop and maintain accreditation to deliver approved structured patient education programme for self-management of Diabetes in partnership with another DESMOND support worker.
This post is AfC Band 3 subject to job matching.
Main duties of the job
The Adult Diabetes Nursing service within the Wigan and Leigh Borough delivers the DESMOND programme to people with Type 2 diabetes. The post holder will, in conjunction with a Diabetes Nursing Service and DESMOND support worker/educator run DESMOND courses in the Wigan area in an educational role for newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetics.
The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to meet service requirements under in-direct supervision from the Team Lead. This will involve carrying out promotional activities for DESMOND and other public health events, liaising with a range of agencies and professionals, recording relevant and accurate information and reporting to other team members as appropriate and completing delegated administrative duties.
If you are not already an accredited DESMOND educator you will be expected to attend DESMOND training to develop and maintain accreditation to deliver approved structured patient education programme for self-management of Diabetes in partnership with another DESMOND support worker.
You will also be expected to cover short term planned and unplanned leave in line with DESMOND guidance and Trust lone working policy.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.
People at the Heart
Listen and Involve
Kind and Respectful
ONE Team
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With a DESMOND Educator; deliver theDESMOND patient structured Education programme to groups of people with Type 2 diabetes from the Wigan area in a consistent co-ordinated manner.
Assist people with Type 2 diabetes to reflect on their current thoughts and feelings about their diabetes and its impact on their lives, to actively consider the health risks they face and work towards setting realistic short-term behavioural goals for themselves.
Have the ability to respond to demanding patient situations as and when they arise.
Be committed to the DESMOND philosophy and principles.
Assist with the planning, co-ordination and delivery of Diabetes Education sessions
Ensure the educational space is prepared for the session and free of any potential hazards or problems, and report any problem to senior staff.
Work with the Diabetes teams administration staff to ensure courses are booked and relevant administration tasks are completed in relation to provision of DESMOND courses.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance;
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision after each DESMOND course
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources and contribute to the overall team-working of the service.
Alert other senior team members to issues of Clinical Governance issues, quality and risk; participate in reporting incidents.
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
Maintain your DESMOND qualification and maintain your competency.
Undergo Quality Development as detailed in the QD Pathway (available from DESMOND National Office) professional development as required.
To be able to demonstrate ability to be able prioritise workload and to be able to complete tasks independently with an ability to meet agreed deadlines.
To complete accurate records of work undertaken to comply with national, local and DESMOND standards.
This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in relation to duties undertaken and location of work where required by the Trust.
As an accredited DESMOND Educator you will be expected to cover annual leave and short term absences by delivering the sessions independently in accordance with DESMOND guidance and the Trust lone working policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With a DESMOND Educator; deliver theDESMOND patient structured Education programme to groups of people with Type 2 diabetes from the Wigan area in a consistent co-ordinated manner.
Assist people with Type 2 diabetes to reflect on their current thoughts and feelings about their diabetes and its impact on their lives, to actively consider the health risks they face and work towards setting realistic short-term behavioural goals for themselves.
Have the ability to respond to demanding patient situations as and when they arise.
Be committed to the DESMOND philosophy and principles.
Assist with the planning, co-ordination and delivery of Diabetes Education sessions
Ensure the educational space is prepared for the session and free of any potential hazards or problems, and report any problem to senior staff.
Work with the Diabetes teams administration staff to ensure courses are booked and relevant administration tasks are completed in relation to provision of DESMOND courses.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance;
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision after each DESMOND course
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources and contribute to the overall team-working of the service.
Alert other senior team members to issues of Clinical Governance issues, quality and risk; participate in reporting incidents.
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
Maintain your DESMOND qualification and maintain your competency.
Undergo Quality Development as detailed in the QD Pathway (available from DESMOND National Office) professional development as required.
To be able to demonstrate ability to be able prioritise workload and to be able to complete tasks independently with an ability to meet agreed deadlines.
To complete accurate records of work undertaken to comply with national, local and DESMOND standards.
This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in relation to duties undertaken and location of work where required by the Trust.
As an accredited DESMOND Educator you will be expected to cover annual leave and short term absences by delivering the sessions independently in accordance with DESMOND guidance and the Trust lone working policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ level 3 - Health & Social Care equivalent
- oGCSE or equivalent English & Maths.
- oDESMOND trainer qualification.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of providing DESMOND training for people with diabetes.
- oClinical skills & competencies relevant to diabetes and the communication of health related information / education.
- oAble to demonstrate commitment to being a reflective practitioner.
- oCommitment to DESMOND philosophy and principles.
- oAbility to self-evaluate activities carried out as an educator.
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of impact of living with diabetes.
- oUnderstanding of the concept of Care Planning.
- oUnderstanding of health and safety issues.
- oBasic/advanced certificate of life support.
- oComputer skills.
Skills
Essential
- oGood interpersonal and organisational skills.
- oWell-developed presentation / education skills delivery.
- oAbility to work to deadlines and deliver agreed objectives.
- oCommunicate information accurately, effectively and sensitively, both verbal and written.
- oAbility to use a variety of teaching methods.
- oEvidence of problem - solving and decision making skills.
- oAbility to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively.
- oAbility to accept, give and build on feedback for personal development.
- oDemonstrate respect and value the contribution of others.
- oAbility to act as a team player and to work within a group setting.
- oRespect for others as trainers, educators or patients.
- oMotivation and commitment to fulfil responsibilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrates good knowledge of, and ability to apply, evidence base in relation to diabetes.
- oKnowledge of current and emerging evidence base, national and professional policy, guidance and best practice.
- oAware of the impact diabetes can have on vulnerable adults and safeguarding procedures.
- oKnowledge of audit and evaluation of practice.
Additonal
Essential
- oSpeak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- oExcellent communication skills to deliver and negotiate change in behaviours information on a one-to-one basis or to a group of people.
- oConfident, enthusiastic and self-motivated, demonstrating a professional appearance appropriate to the client group
- oAbility to work within a team and appreciates what this involves when working within a community setting.
- oDynamic with ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.
- oAbility to travel independently throughout north Manchester and the Trust.
- oAbility to undertake light physical activity in a range of healthcare settings in accordance with lifting and handling guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ level 3 - Health & Social Care equivalent
- oGCSE or equivalent English & Maths.
- oDESMOND trainer qualification.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of providing DESMOND training for people with diabetes.
- oClinical skills & competencies relevant to diabetes and the communication of health related information / education.
- oAble to demonstrate commitment to being a reflective practitioner.
- oCommitment to DESMOND philosophy and principles.
- oAbility to self-evaluate activities carried out as an educator.
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of impact of living with diabetes.
- oUnderstanding of the concept of Care Planning.
- oUnderstanding of health and safety issues.
- oBasic/advanced certificate of life support.
- oComputer skills.
Skills
Essential
- oGood interpersonal and organisational skills.
- oWell-developed presentation / education skills delivery.
- oAbility to work to deadlines and deliver agreed objectives.
- oCommunicate information accurately, effectively and sensitively, both verbal and written.
- oAbility to use a variety of teaching methods.
- oEvidence of problem - solving and decision making skills.
- oAbility to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively.
- oAbility to accept, give and build on feedback for personal development.
- oDemonstrate respect and value the contribution of others.
- oAbility to act as a team player and to work within a group setting.
- oRespect for others as trainers, educators or patients.
- oMotivation and commitment to fulfil responsibilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrates good knowledge of, and ability to apply, evidence base in relation to diabetes.
- oKnowledge of current and emerging evidence base, national and professional policy, guidance and best practice.
- oAware of the impact diabetes can have on vulnerable adults and safeguarding procedures.
- oKnowledge of audit and evaluation of practice.
Additonal
Essential
- oSpeak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- oExcellent communication skills to deliver and negotiate change in behaviours information on a one-to-one basis or to a group of people.
- oConfident, enthusiastic and self-motivated, demonstrating a professional appearance appropriate to the client group
- oAbility to work within a team and appreciates what this involves when working within a community setting.
- oDynamic with ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.
- oAbility to travel independently throughout north Manchester and the Trust.
- oAbility to undertake light physical activity in a range of healthcare settings in accordance with lifting and handling guidelines.
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.
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).
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.
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Boston House, Wigan Health Centre
Frog Lane
Wigan
WN67LB
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
