Central London Community Health Trust

Bank Diabetes Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 17 September 2025

Job summary

The Diabetes Health Care Assistant will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional.

The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice.

The post holder will promote optimum independence and individualised client centred care to a delegated caseload.

The post holder will also support the Community Diabetes Team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service.

The post holder will be responsible for:o Clinicalo Communicationo Health, Safety and Securityo Service Improvement and Qualityo Personal and People Developmento General

Main duties of the job

Previous experience working in a healthcare or community care setting,
Experience in conducting health checks, monitoring blood glucose, blood pressure, and weight
Familiarity with patient record systems
Experience providing lifestyle advice on diet, exercise, and self-care
Working effectively in a multidisciplinary team

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

10 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£15.69 an hour Basic pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay + Unsocial hours

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-BANK-LIT1456

Job locations

Edgware Community Hospital,

Westgate House, Burnt Oak Broadway,

Edgware

HA8 0AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or A recognised equivalent course
Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths ECDL certificate
Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Experience of working as part of a team
Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.

Desirable

Experience of working as part of a team
Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of NHS Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
An awareness of risk management.
Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being

Desirable

Knowledge of local health needs strategies.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or A recognised equivalent course
Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths ECDL certificate
Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Experience of working as part of a team
Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.

Desirable

Experience of working as part of a team
Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of NHS Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
An awareness of risk management.
Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being

Desirable

Knowledge of local health needs strategies.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital,

Westgate House, Burnt Oak Broadway,

Edgware

HA8 0AD

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital,

Westgate House, Burnt Oak Broadway,

Edgware

HA8 0AD

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)