County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

CYP Diabetes Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 24 June 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our team at Band 3 HCA to cover maternity leave for a duration of 12 months.

As a HCA, you will be an active member of the children's diabetes multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will undertake delegated tasks to support paediatric diabetes care processes. This rewarding position allows you to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of children and young people aged 0-19 years with diabetes in our area. Our friendly and dynamic team includes a Band 7 lead nurse, Band 6 nurse specialists, and administrative staff. We work closely with a wider MDT that includes dietitians, psychologists, and consultants with a special interest in diabetes.

The post holder plays a central role in delivering outpatient care in accordance with local and national guidelines, in collaboration with the MDT team. Under appropriate supervision (either direct or indirect), you will assist in delivering all planned care. This position is for 23 hours per week, with a requirement to travel independently across the hospital's main sites. It is essential that applicants have access to a suitable vehicle to facilitate travel across the locations.

The successful applicant for the post will be based Trust Wide.

Main duties of the job

The Work base locations can be discussed if successful;

- The post holder will support the MDT diabetes team providing a high quality service to children and young people and their families with diabetes in day to day care, offering support and advise (under supervision) to optimize the control of their blood glucose and their physical, psychological, intellectual, educational and social development in outpatient settings.

- To support the maintenance of a robust framework that meets the needs of children with diabetes

- Good interpersonal skills together with the ability to work, liaise and interact with a variety of professional contacts

- Committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for all children, young people, families and cares.

- Ability to work as part of a team and to organize and manage own workload.

- Good IT skills together with an awareness of digital health platforms.

- Flexibility and ability to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments.

- Supporting the diabetes service in preparations of education sessions, resources, booking venues and procurement processes.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-2526-0301

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our childrens diabetes team and assist in delivering diabetes care pathways. We welcome candidates who are eager to learn and understand the impact of diabetes on the well-being of children and young people. A commitment to working with families to help children reach their full potential is essential.

Additionally, the 23-hour post can be considered for job sharing between two HCAs, subject to the applications received. This will enable base working across South sites (Darlington and Bishop Auckland) and North sites (Chester-le-Street and University Hospital of North Durham).

If this description resonates with you, we would love to hear from you! For informal inquiries, please contact Alison Stelling, Lead Childrens Diabetes Specialist Nurse, at 07827254395 or via email at astelling@nhs.net.

Please note that this position requires an enhanced DBS check.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note that this position requires an enhanced DBS check.

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Good interpersonal skills.
Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
Understanding of the role of HCSW.
Able to work as part of a team.
Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Good verbal and written command of English.
Ability to act upon own initiative.
Good communication skills.
Able to work under some pressure.
Ability to show leadership.
Ability to plan own work.
Ability to work calmly under pressure.
Willing to take and record patient observations.

Desirable

Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Desirable

Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Experience

Essential

Computer skills.
Ability to learn new skills.

Desirable

Previous experience in caring for others.

Special Requirements

Essential

Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
Reflective practitioner.
Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change.

Desirable

Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Good interpersonal skills.
Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
Understanding of the role of HCSW.
Able to work as part of a team.
Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Good verbal and written command of English.
Ability to act upon own initiative.
Good communication skills.
Able to work under some pressure.
Ability to show leadership.
Ability to plan own work.
Ability to work calmly under pressure.
Willing to take and record patient observations.

Desirable

Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Desirable

Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Experience

Essential

Computer skills.
Ability to learn new skills.

Desirable

Previous experience in caring for others.

Special Requirements

Essential

Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
Reflective practitioner.
Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change.

Desirable

Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Employer's website

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