Job summary
You will be part of a teaching team delivering the award-winning structured education programme DESMOND (Diabetes Education and Self-management for Ongoing and newly diagnosed) to people with diabetes in the community. This will include teaching in group sessions, 1 to 1 sessions and on virtual platforms.
The part time Band 4 Diabetes Support Educator/Facilitator post would be suitable for an individual with an interest in health and wellbeing/nutrition. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong teaching skills, excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills together with an ability to use their own initiative. The post holder will be able to work flexibly with the 22.5 hrs arranged over 3 (Mon, Weds & Fri) days which will sometimes include some evenings and Saturdays.
As a proactive member of the team your primary duties will be to assist in the delivery of DESMOND to patients in group settings, which will require driving to training venues across Bedfordshire. The role also supports the ICDS team in the delivery of training and education to other health care professionals.
Main duties of the job
To work as a key member of the Community Diabetes Education Service to support the provision of structured patient education, the education of family, carers, care assistants and support workers providing care for the person with Type 2 Diabetes living in supported living.
Support the person with diabetes to develop self-management skills with the support of registered nurses and dietitians.
Support the person with diabetes to develop self-management skills with the support of registered nurses and dietitians.
Offer encouragement and support to enable the person with diabetes identify suitable activities that support a more active lifestyle, according to individual needs and abilities.
Manage group dynamics and support collaborative working with internal and external agencies.
Carry out self-evaluation after delivery of every education course to ensure key objectives are met.
Offer encouragement and support to enable the person with diabetes identify suitable activities that support a more active lifestyle, according to individual needs and abilities.
Manage group dynamics and support collaborative working with internal and external agencies.
Carry out self-evaluation after delivery of every education course to ensure key objectives are met.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- To support the Delivery of DESMOND (Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and newly Diagnosed) structured patient education in group settings of up to 10 -12 people. The session should empower the person to make informed choices about how to manage their diabetes.
- To encourage and support the person to adopt healthy lifestyle changes such as increasing activity in a safe and supported manner
- Provide education on a 1:1 basis, for the person unable or unsuitable to attend group sessions, this may take place in the patients home
- Provide education on a virtual platform to groups or 1:1
- To assist in the regular evaluation of the structured education sessions using patient feedback and self-evaluation techniques
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- To support the Delivery of DESMOND (Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and newly Diagnosed) structured patient education in group settings of up to 10 -12 people. The session should empower the person to make informed choices about how to manage their diabetes.
- To encourage and support the person to adopt healthy lifestyle changes such as increasing activity in a safe and supported manner
- Provide education on a 1:1 basis, for the person unable or unsuitable to attend group sessions, this may take place in the patients home
- Provide education on a virtual platform to groups or 1:1
- To assist in the regular evaluation of the structured education sessions using patient feedback and self-evaluation techniques
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent ) grade A-C in English and Mathematics
Desirable
- Minimum of 2 A' levels (or equivalent ), 1 of which should be in food and nutrition/biology or other health related subject or NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Qualification/training in diet/nutrition or health related subject
- Further qualification e.g. degree in related subject
- DESMOND Accredited Educator or willing to be trained
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in education or health environment in nutrition related work
- Proven interest in health
Desirable
- Experience of patients/health care environment or care sector
- Desktop Publishing
- Work experience in collating and summarising data/audit
- Proven experience of working in a multi cultural environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of diabetes education programmes
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Personal skills
Essential
- Clear diction
- Able to express themselves fluently in English, both verbally and in written form
- Maintain confidentiality
- Ability to simplify technical information to increase patient understanding
- Ability to write short reports
- Good time management
- Ability to adapt advice/ communication style as required to a wide range of people (hard of hearing/non-English speaking/elderly)
- Ability to engage patients over the telephone
- Understanding/sensitivity to the variations in cultures/ages, people from different backgrounds and range of disabilities
- Able to organise and market own workload effectively
- To be able to prioritise on a wide range of tasks on a day to day basis and to plan ahead
- Able to travel within the community
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical tasks
Desirable
other
Essential
- Open/Reflective/Warm
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Creative and Flexible
- Team focussed
- Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent ) grade A-C in English and Mathematics
Desirable
- Minimum of 2 A' levels (or equivalent ), 1 of which should be in food and nutrition/biology or other health related subject or NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Qualification/training in diet/nutrition or health related subject
- Further qualification e.g. degree in related subject
- DESMOND Accredited Educator or willing to be trained
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in education or health environment in nutrition related work
- Proven interest in health
Desirable
- Experience of patients/health care environment or care sector
- Desktop Publishing
- Work experience in collating and summarising data/audit
- Proven experience of working in a multi cultural environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of diabetes education programmes
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Personal skills
Essential
- Clear diction
- Able to express themselves fluently in English, both verbally and in written form
- Maintain confidentiality
- Ability to simplify technical information to increase patient understanding
- Ability to write short reports
- Good time management
- Ability to adapt advice/ communication style as required to a wide range of people (hard of hearing/non-English speaking/elderly)
- Ability to engage patients over the telephone
- Understanding/sensitivity to the variations in cultures/ages, people from different backgrounds and range of disabilities
- Able to organise and market own workload effectively
- To be able to prioritise on a wide range of tasks on a day to day basis and to plan ahead
- Able to travel within the community
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical tasks
Desirable
other
Essential
- Open/Reflective/Warm
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Creative and Flexible
- Team focussed
- Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable
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).
