Job summary
Diabetes Family Support Worker Paediatric - Full-time Band 4
An opportunity to expand our existing Paediatric Diabetes team to work alongside the Paediatric Diabetes team at Luton and Dunstable hospital for a Band 5 Family Support Worker. The post holder will be involved in setting up new technology for diabetes children in the local area, and enhancing the availability of technology to those whose first language is not English.
The post is a 12 month fixed term with the expectation of continuation of funding.
Hours to be worked over 5 days (for example (8 - 4), with 1 weekend a month.
It is strongly recommended that if you require further information on this position you contact Denise Macey or Meeta Pate
Main duties of the job
To work alongside the Paediatric Diabetes Team to facilitate new diabetes technology within the local community for 0 - 18 year olds.The post holder will be working closely with Children and Young People (CYP) to engage with their diabetes.
- be able to learn new skills and implement these.
- have good communications skills and will be able to teach IT skills to CYP and their families
- be able to provide and receive complex and sensitive information requiring tact, reassurance, empathy and persuasive skills where there are barriers to understanding.
- demonstrate a safe level of interpersonal skills when managing individuals / families and complex needs and report any concerns back to the team.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- be accountable to Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurses (PDSNs)
- work within the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
- be responsible for their own time management.
- be motivated and flexible in areas of work
- be able to speak languages of the local community to ensure the information is understood
- work within the hospital and in non-hospital settings.
- attend childrens diabetes clinics to help with downloading of pumps and use of technology and provide feedback during clinic of any issues or concerns.
- support and motivate patients and parents/ carers to improve their health and wellbeing.
- support the MDT in facilitating and implementing a range of appropriate recreational and therapeutic activities that will facilitate cognitive, social, educational and emotional development throughout patients paediatric diabetes journey.
- visit family homes to facilitate implementation of diabetes technology.
- have the IT skills required to work with the families to resolve technology problems.
- be responsible for setting up drop in clinics to be able to download insulin pumps and blood glucose sensors.
- work with schools to enable technology use for children and young people with diabetes at school.
- drive to community settings to help children and young people and their families access technology.
- be responsible for ordering of equipment for teaching or demonstrating of technology.
participate in developments in computerised administration systems by contributing to the implementation and evaluation process. In particular relation to Diamond Diabetes System
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- be accountable to Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurses (PDSNs)
- work within the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
- be responsible for their own time management.
- be motivated and flexible in areas of work
- be able to speak languages of the local community to ensure the information is understood
- work within the hospital and in non-hospital settings.
- attend childrens diabetes clinics to help with downloading of pumps and use of technology and provide feedback during clinic of any issues or concerns.
- support and motivate patients and parents/ carers to improve their health and wellbeing.
- support the MDT in facilitating and implementing a range of appropriate recreational and therapeutic activities that will facilitate cognitive, social, educational and emotional development throughout patients paediatric diabetes journey.
- visit family homes to facilitate implementation of diabetes technology.
- have the IT skills required to work with the families to resolve technology problems.
- be responsible for setting up drop in clinics to be able to download insulin pumps and blood glucose sensors.
- work with schools to enable technology use for children and young people with diabetes at school.
- drive to community settings to help children and young people and their families access technology.
- be responsible for ordering of equipment for teaching or demonstrating of technology.
participate in developments in computerised administration systems by contributing to the implementation and evaluation process. In particular relation to Diamond Diabetes System
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- diploma in health /nursery nurse/nvq in health
Desirable
- sucessful completion of foundation degree
Skills
Essential
- good communication skills
- ability to self manage time and meet agreed deadlines
- good organisation skills
Desirable
- good clinical skills
- demonstrate experience working with children and young people
other requirements
Essential
- ability to drive
- flexable attitude
Desirable
- application of relevant clinical practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- diploma in health /nursery nurse/nvq in health
Desirable
- sucessful completion of foundation degree
Skills
Essential
- good communication skills
- ability to self manage time and meet agreed deadlines
- good organisation skills
Desirable
- good clinical skills
- demonstrate experience working with children and young people
other requirements
Essential
- ability to drive
- flexable attitude
Desirable
- application of relevant clinical practice
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
