Diabetes Facilitator
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Job summary
Are you looking to develop your career and join a team passionate about diabetes care and education?
We have an exciting opportunity for motivated diabetes facilitator who is enthusiastic about diabetes to join our supportive and dynamic clinical team.
We have an opportunity for:
- Two band 4 diabetes facilitators to join the diabetes service
- We have the opportunity for one fulltime and one part time post
- These roles work across both areas of the diabetes service. They will work within the Leeds programme delivering group based education in a virtual and face to face setting for those newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The post holder will also work as part of the MDT diabetes service supporting patients with complex type 2 diabetes.
The post includes some evening and weekend working.
What do we offer?
• A commitment to your development – mentorship, training, audit and clinical supervision.
• Working in a supportive, friendly environment within a team which highly values its patients and staff
• Opportunities for involvement in service development and innovation.
• The role offer some elements of working from home but also clinical work.
Main duties of the job
The LEEDS Programme is a structured education 3 week course/full day session delivered to patients with Type 2 diabetes and forms part of the service delivered by the Community Diabetes Team. The sessions are delivered both virtual and face to face. This includes promotion of the service and educating patients/the public on services available to support their diabetes. Some sessions are delivered on a 1:1 basis but we also offer group support.
As a diabetes facilitator within the diabetes MDT service you will often be a first port of call for patients entering our service. You will support patients on their self-management journey and support the team in collecting blood glucose levels, completing general health checks and teaching patients to use newer technologies for supporting self-management. The role involves checking BP, blood glucose levels and some foot checks, as well telephone assessments, face to face assessments and home visits.
Your role will involve working across both areas of our service. We are looking for an excellent diabetes facilitator to work alongside other members of the team. It’s our priority to continue delivering the high quality diabetes care for which our service is known. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff who can help you develop your knowledge, skills and experience.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best lines of defence against Covid 19.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Here are some of the most important ones:
- 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Highly regarded NHS Pension Scheme
- A supportive, structured preceptorship programme for all registered new starters
- Professional development opportunities including coaching, training and education support
- Salary sacrifice or lease car schemes
- Health and wellbeing including gym membership, occupational health service and priority access to mental health services
Details
Date posted
19 May 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£22,549 to £24,882 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9833-SS-SP-318-22
Job locations
Chapeltown Health Centre
Spencer Place
Leeds
LS74BB
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Chapeltown Health Centre
Spencer Place
Leeds
LS74BB
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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