Job summary
Bank Diabetes Lay Educator - Band 3
£27,129 - £28,649 Inc HCAS Per annum pro rata
The Diabetes service deliver's patient education courses for people identified as having pre-diabetes "Walking away from Diabetes" (WAFD) and people newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes "Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND). These are group courses delivered by 2 educators, both virtually and face-to-face.
Main duties of the job
Training as a DESMOND/WAFD Educator will include support and guidance through the award-winning DESMOND training program and quality assurance pathway, as well as the newly launched DESMOND Academy including monthly Guest Speaker workshops, and much more!
There is no time like to present to train as a Lay Educator. Being a DESMOND/WAFD Educator can be great for the CV and extremely rewarding. Previous knowledge and or training in diabetes is not required.
This is an exciting opportunity to train, develop and join the Bromley diabetes team of educators as a Bank Lay educator. You will be required to attend a 3 day virtual training course and commit to offering a minimum of 1 day every 2 weeks as a bank Lay educator.
The courses are currently available during the week but there may be future availability to provide sessions at weekends.
About us
Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults. .
Social Enterprises are a fairly new and exciting way to deliver healthcare, offering many of the traditional advantages of the NHS with the freedom for innovation by being able to reinvest any surpluses we make into the community.
Salary is dependant on NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To follow the prescribed training programme for DESMOND/WAFD Educators (non-HCP), which will include:
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- Observing a local DESMOND/WAFD 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 work book and other resources to support ongoing development as a DESMOND/WAFD Educator
- To deliver the DESMOND Newly Diagnosed & Foundation modules and Walking Away from Diabetes (WAFD) 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 work book, curriculum and training materials and preparing for sessions).
- To carry out self evaluation after delivery of every DESMOND/WAFD education course.
- To participate in the DESMOND Training and Quality Development Framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To follow the prescribed training programme for DESMOND/WAFD Educators (non-HCP), which will include:
-
- Observing a local DESMOND/WAFD 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 work book and other resources to support ongoing development as a DESMOND/WAFD Educator
- To deliver the DESMOND Newly Diagnosed & Foundation modules and Walking Away from Diabetes (WAFD) 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 work book, curriculum and training materials and preparing for sessions).
- To carry out self evaluation after delivery of every DESMOND/WAFD education course.
- To participate in the DESMOND Training and Quality Development Framework.
Person Specification
Qualifications Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level/ NVQ 2/3 or equivalent
Specific Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills: written & verbal
- Willingness to carry out the role within the DESMOND Training & Quality Development Framework.
- Ability to accept, give and build on feedback for personal development. Demonstrate respect & value of the contribution of others.
- Ability to self evaluate activities carried out as an educator.
- Motivated to support others
Desirable
- Ability to speak and teach in a language other than English
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working with groups (paid or voluntary)
- Some knowledge or awareness of diabetes
Desirable
- Formal training related to either teaching, counselling or group leadership. Attended/observed a DESMOND/Expert Patient Programme (EPP)/similar course
- Attended/observed a DESMOND/Expert Patient Programme (EPP)/similar course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Willingness to abide by confidentiality at all times
- Good Interpersonal Skills.
- Willingness to respect equality & diversity
- Able to work individually and as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to meeting service & client needs.
- Time management skills and ability to prioritise.
Person Specification
Qualifications Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level/ NVQ 2/3 or equivalent
Specific Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills: written & verbal
- Willingness to carry out the role within the DESMOND Training & Quality Development Framework.
- Ability to accept, give and build on feedback for personal development. Demonstrate respect & value of the contribution of others.
- Ability to self evaluate activities carried out as an educator.
- Motivated to support others
Desirable
- Ability to speak and teach in a language other than English
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working with groups (paid or voluntary)
- Some knowledge or awareness of diabetes
Desirable
- Formal training related to either teaching, counselling or group leadership. Attended/observed a DESMOND/Expert Patient Programme (EPP)/similar course
- Attended/observed a DESMOND/Expert Patient Programme (EPP)/similar course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Willingness to abide by confidentiality at all times
- Good Interpersonal Skills.
- Willingness to respect equality & diversity
- Able to work individually and as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to meeting service & client needs.
- Time management skills and ability to prioritise.
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.
