Diabetes Educator

Central London Community Health Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Diabetes Educator to join our friendly team within Harrow Community Diabetes Service. This is an exciting time to support people living with diabetes and to help facilitate the management of their condition. The post holder is expected to deliver and facilitate Diabetes Structured Education DESMOND for people with diabetes in Harrow Community.Full training and support will be given for the role.

Main duties of the job

DESMOND stands for Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed. The DESMOND Newly Diagnosed & Foundation modules (ND/F) are part of an established education programme designed to give people with Type 2 diabetes a good startin managing their condition.

In the DESMOND ND/F education courses two trained Educators work together to facilitate group education for people with diabetes. Previously, only registered healthcare professionals (e.g. diabetes nurses, dietitians) could take on this role. A successful research study, which trained non healthcare professionals with an interest in diabetes, has demonstrated that non healthcare professionals can be trained to deliver education courses with a healthcare professional partner, to the same standard and with the same positive results as those using a team of 2 healthcare professionals.

An Educator (non-HCP) in DESMOND must follow a prescribed training programme as set down by the DESMOND National Programme. An Educator (non-HCP) will deliver DESMOND diabetes group education together with a healthcare professional Educator partner, who has been accredited by the DESMOND National Programme.

About us

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

31 January 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,447 to £28,780 a year inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-ONW-6112

Job locations

Diabetes Services Harrow

London

HA7 1AT

Job description

Job responsibilities

To follow the prescribed training programme for DESMOND Educators (non-HCP), which will include:

Observing a local DESMOND education course. Attending 3 separate days of training organised by the DESMOND National Programme which may involve travel in order to attend

Committing to a mentorship programme delivered locally by an assigned mentor (an experienced and accredited healthcare professional DESMOND Educator)

Using the development workbook and other resources to support ongoing development as a DESMOND Educator

To deliver the DESMOND Newly Diagnosed & Foundation modules together with an accredited healthcare professional DESMOND Educator.

To work as part of a team to effectively deliver the DESMOND ND/F modules according to the curriculum and using the appropriate resources.

To ensure patient confidentiality at all times.

To participate in personal development and reflection through giving and receiving feedback on performance as an Educator.

To be prepared to study in own time (e.g. using development workbook, curriculum and training materials and preparing for sessions).

To carry out self -evaluation after delivery of every DESMOND education course.

To participate in the DESMOND Training and Quality Development Framework.

To Support the ordering, monitoring, maintenance of stationery, stock and resources

Liaise with other relevant agencies /departments for booking interpreter

To participate in on-the-job learning, this includes shadowing experienced staff, reading up on the service and CLCH policies, asking for guidance, and asking questions to clarify points of limited, knowledge, experience and understanding.

Undertake periodic performance and competency reviews.

Responsible for own personal development.

In addition to mandatory training, staff may be requested to attend fire and first aid training if required by the service.

To undergo a Criminal Record Bureaux (CRB) check.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To follow the prescribed training programme for DESMOND Educators (non-HCP), which will include:

Observing a local DESMOND education course. Attending 3 separate days of training organised by the DESMOND National Programme which may involve travel in order to attend

Committing to a mentorship programme delivered locally by an assigned mentor (an experienced and accredited healthcare professional DESMOND Educator)

Using the development workbook and other resources to support ongoing development as a DESMOND Educator

To deliver the DESMOND Newly Diagnosed & Foundation modules together with an accredited healthcare professional DESMOND Educator.

To work as part of a team to effectively deliver the DESMOND ND/F modules according to the curriculum and using the appropriate resources.

To ensure patient confidentiality at all times.

To participate in personal development and reflection through giving and receiving feedback on performance as an Educator.

To be prepared to study in own time (e.g. using development workbook, curriculum and training materials and preparing for sessions).

To carry out self -evaluation after delivery of every DESMOND education course.

To participate in the DESMOND Training and Quality Development Framework.

To Support the ordering, monitoring, maintenance of stationery, stock and resources

Liaise with other relevant agencies /departments for booking interpreter

Undertake periodic performance and competency reviews.

Responsible for own personal development.

In addition to mandatory training, staff may be requested to attend fire and first aid training if required by the service.

To undergo a Criminal Record Bureaux (CRB) check.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

GCSEs / O Level or equivalent

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

GCSEs / O Level or equivalent

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).

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