Diabetes Assistant Practitioner

Job summary

We're excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a skilled Diabetes Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate to join our esteemed Integrated Community Diabetes Service. In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in providing crucial support and continuous education to individuals living with diabetes. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and committed to enhancing the lives of those affected by this condition, then this position is tailor-made for you.

As a valued member of our Integrated Community Diabetes Team, you'll have the honour of delivering exceptional care and support to adults with diabetes across a spectrum of settings, including MDT clinics, group education sessions, and one-on-one interactions. Whether you come from a background in health or social care or have experience in primary care, we're seeking a candidate with a diverse skill set, particularly in venepuncture, foot surveillance, vital signs monitoring, and providing assistance in clinical environments.

Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner) FdSc or Health and Social Care Foundation Degree (Fda) or equivalent is essential for applicants.

Main duties of the job

n your role as the Diabetes Assistant Practitioner, your primary focus will be collaborating with our community diabetes multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care to patients with diabetes, while also supporting the clinical team with educational group sessions. Your flexibility will be highly valued as you rotate through various clinic locations and conduct home visits within the Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale, and Bury boroughs.

Here, you'll have the privilege of delivering comprehensive care, invaluable support, and essential education to patients, empowering them to effectively manage their diabetes. Under the guidance and supervision of highly Specialist Diabetes Nurses/Dietitians, you'll have the opportunity to grow and excel.

This position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with the option of compressed hours. Join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey where you can truly make a difference in the lives of those affected by diabetes

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire- to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/