Job summary
Diabetes Healthcare Assistant/Diabetes Patient Education - Band 3
£27,129 - £28,649 Inc HCAS Per annum pro rata
Part-time - 22.5 hours per week (3 days per week (Service hours-Monday to Friday only excluding Bank holidays)
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the multi-disciplinary Diabetes Service with Bromley Healthcare, based at Beckenham Beacon.
The post-holder will need to be enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills. You will work as a member of the Diabetes Specialist Team with responsibility for ensuring the effective provision of nursing care to patients attending Bromley Diabetes clinics.
The role includes supporting the Consultants, Diabetes Specialist Nurses and the Specialist Dietician, ensuring that the patient has had their 8 care essentials completed, downloading of meters and pumps ect.
Proposed Interview date week commencing 8th Jan 2024
Main duties of the job
Part of this role includes delivery of Education Training programmes for people with pre diabetes and Type 2 diabetes including Walking Away from Diabetes and DESMOND. Training will be arranged through the DESMOND National Training centre and support will be given to enable the successful applicant to achieve the required accreditation.
You will need excellent clinical, organisational, IT and communication skills.
About us
The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk and will be trained to the appropriate level as determined by the post.
The post holder is expected to demonstrate the values of Bromley Healthcare including;
- Constantly improve our services
- Treat others as we would like to be treated
- Hit our targets
The post holder is expected to work within the requirements of the 6 C's - Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment.
The post holder is expected to comply with all Bromley Healthcare's relevant policies, procedures and guidelines; including the appropriate code (s) of conduct associated with this post.
The job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of the post. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, as directed by the line manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work as a member of the Diabetes Specialist Team with responsibility for ensuring the effective provision of nursing care to patients attending Bromley Diabetes clinics, including the provision of Education Training programmes such as Walking Away From Diabetes and DESMOND.
The post-holder will undertake delegated duties mostly without direct supervision, in the patients home or other community settings. The post holder will report all care provision back to the team to ensure continuity and a high standard of care to all patients in the community.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- To undertake initial administrative tasks and simple nursing procedures for people attending diabetic clinics under the supervison of the nursing team
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- Continuous Blood glucose monitors (CGMS)
- Pump/ blood glucose meter downloads
- Height/weight/waist circumference
- Foot checks
- To deliver Diabetes group education courses including DESMOND (Type 2 education) and WAFD (pre diabetes education)
- Ensure adequate supplies for Diabetes clinics e.g. meters, blood glucose strips, sensors etc., are available for clinics. Inform admin staff when an order is required.
- Ensure clinic rooms and equipment are made ready prior to start of clinics and left tidy and safe at end of clinic.
- To input and retrieve data/information from computer as required.
- To ensure patients feel safe and reassured about the any Diabetes procedure.
- In accordance with delegated tasks, organise own workload
- Be familiar with the use of equipment, especially in relation to moving and handling patients.
- 1To contact patients by telephoning prior to their appointments to encourage downloading of meters and pumps.
- To ensure that transport patients are collected after appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work as a member of the Diabetes Specialist Team with responsibility for ensuring the effective provision of nursing care to patients attending Bromley Diabetes clinics, including the provision of Education Training programmes such as Walking Away From Diabetes and DESMOND.
The post-holder will undertake delegated duties mostly without direct supervision, in the patients home or other community settings. The post holder will report all care provision back to the team to ensure continuity and a high standard of care to all patients in the community.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- To undertake initial administrative tasks and simple nursing procedures for people attending diabetic clinics under the supervison of the nursing team
-
- Continuous Blood glucose monitors (CGMS)
- Pump/ blood glucose meter downloads
- Height/weight/waist circumference
- Foot checks
- To deliver Diabetes group education courses including DESMOND (Type 2 education) and WAFD (pre diabetes education)
- Ensure adequate supplies for Diabetes clinics e.g. meters, blood glucose strips, sensors etc., are available for clinics. Inform admin staff when an order is required.
- Ensure clinic rooms and equipment are made ready prior to start of clinics and left tidy and safe at end of clinic.
- To input and retrieve data/information from computer as required.
- To ensure patients feel safe and reassured about the any Diabetes procedure.
- In accordance with delegated tasks, organise own workload
- Be familiar with the use of equipment, especially in relation to moving and handling patients.
- 1To contact patients by telephoning prior to their appointments to encourage downloading of meters and pumps.
- To ensure that transport patients are collected after appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (Healthcare related subject) or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Additional relevant healthcare courses e g basic food hygiene, first aid.
- Care certificate, or willingness to undertake
- Walking Away From Diabetes accredited trainer
- DESMOND accredited trainer
Skills
Essential
- Practical nursing skills e.g. basic observations including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, foot checks
- Ability to work without direct supervision and within time constraints
- Valid Driving Licence and the use of a vehicle for work purposes and the ability to competently use a 'satnav'.
- Shows empathy and sensitivity to the needs of patients carers and families
- Good communication skills - verbal and written
- Ability to record care accurately and contemporaneously.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with Diabetes patients, including pump downloads
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (Healthcare related subject) or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Additional relevant healthcare courses e g basic food hygiene, first aid.
- Care certificate, or willingness to undertake
- Walking Away From Diabetes accredited trainer
- DESMOND accredited trainer
Skills
Essential
- Practical nursing skills e.g. basic observations including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, foot checks
- Ability to work without direct supervision and within time constraints
- Valid Driving Licence and the use of a vehicle for work purposes and the ability to competently use a 'satnav'.
- Shows empathy and sensitivity to the needs of patients carers and families
- Good communication skills - verbal and written
- Ability to record care accurately and contemporaneously.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with Diabetes patients, including pump downloads
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.
