Diabetes Care Technician

Job summary

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Diabetes Care Technician to join our Community Diabetes Service across Staffordshire and Stoke-on Trent.

The post holder will provide care to patients attending specialist clinics and or within their home setting. The post holder will also be assisting the specialist nurses to deliver education and training sessions to other health care professionals and patients. You will be joining a supportive team, working as part of the Diabetes MDT alongside Consultants, specialist Nurses, advanced Dietitians, Educators and other Diabetes Care Technicians. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the ability to work in both a collaborative and autonomous manner. We are looking for a passionate innovative person who is keen to share and develop their knowledge in Diabetes to continue the high standards of care delivered to our patients living with this Long Term Condition. The successful candidate will receive regular supervision, supporting your development as an individual. This post will be based at Stoke Health Centre, however the ability to travel independently between venues across Staffordshire and carry equipment is essential to the role.

If you are interested in making a difference to patients and families living with Diabetes and possess excellent communication, organisational skills and a flexible approach then we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

o The Diabetes Care Technician (DCT) will support the Diabetes Service in providing high standards of supervised care to adults withDiabetes.o Care will be delivered within the patient's own home or within a clinic setting.o All care will be under the supervision of qualified nursing staff and qualified staff are available for guidance as required - either directlyor indirectly.o The post holder will be required to deliver care independently but will be monitored on an ongoing basis by trained staff withcompetencies regularly updated.o The post will involve lone health care working.

o Ensure administrative support for registered health care professionals.o The post involves the performance of standard clinical assessments in line with procedural documentation.o To assist the specialist nurses to deliver education and training sessions to other health care professionals and patientso The post holder will be an integral member of the Community Diabetes Team, within Adult services.o The post holder will provide specialist care and treatment to adult patients across Staffordshire and will hold a UK driving licence.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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