Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Diabetes Technology Educator to join the new Hywel Dda Health Board wide Insulin Pump Team
Applicants must be either registered with the NMC as an adult Nurse or have HCPC Registration.
This is a full-time post however part time will be considered
The post holder will be responsible for the management and delivery of diabetes education to patients and staff across Hywel Dda Health Board with links to Primary Care, external services and voluntary organisations.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must be able to :
- Implement, organise, and deliver programmes of evidenced-based diabetes education for staff and patients with and without an insulinpump, and evaluate programmes of education for people with diabetes. This will include pregnancy and patients transitioning to the adult diabetes pump service on insulin pump.
- Work with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to provide education and support for those patients and their carers using intensive insulin therapy and/or diabetes technologies - insulin pumps; continuous glucose monitoring (CGM); Hybrid Closed loops (HCL) in line with National Institute of Clinical Evidence (NICE) / Joint British Diabetes Societies (JBDS), Dose Adjusted For Normal Eating (DAFNE) and Diabetes Technology Network (DTN) guidelines
- The post holder will be guided by Diabetes Specialist Nurses/Dietitians in education of insulin pump therapy including starting patients on insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring. Providing advice and support to patients already using an insulin pump.
o Develop and deliver patient and staff education programme in diabetes technology aligned with current guidance
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 16/10/2025
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Adult Registered Nurse / HCPC Registrant Practitioner with Degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training in relevant area, experience, short courses
- Demonstrate knowledge of management of type 1 diabetes; carbohydrate counting; insulin dose adjustment, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring and hybrid closed loops.
- IT competent with experience of using Microsoft packages/ digital platforms
- Experience of facilitating and delivering teaching sessions both face to face and digitally
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and to work across all sites as required
Desirable
- Mentorship Course / Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Health Promotion qualification or skills
- Counselling qualification / Motivational Interviewing
- Quality Improvement experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in delivering Structured Education for patient with diabetes
- Recent diabetes care experience at band 5
- Ability to work independently and as part of the diabetes team
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of audit and/or research
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice for the management of Type 1 diabetes and insulin pumps.
- Experience of Dose Adjusted For Normal Eating Educator (DAFNE)
- Structured patient education (XPERT and XERT Insulin) Educator
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to change to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Adult Registered Nurse / HCPC Registrant Practitioner with Degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training in relevant area, experience, short courses
- Demonstrate knowledge of management of type 1 diabetes; carbohydrate counting; insulin dose adjustment, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring and hybrid closed loops.
- IT competent with experience of using Microsoft packages/ digital platforms
- Experience of facilitating and delivering teaching sessions both face to face and digitally
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and to work across all sites as required
Desirable
- Mentorship Course / Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Health Promotion qualification or skills
- Counselling qualification / Motivational Interviewing
- Quality Improvement experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in delivering Structured Education for patient with diabetes
- Recent diabetes care experience at band 5
- Ability to work independently and as part of the diabetes team
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of audit and/or research
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice for the management of Type 1 diabetes and insulin pumps.
- Experience of Dose Adjusted For Normal Eating Educator (DAFNE)
- Structured patient education (XPERT and XERT Insulin) Educator
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to change to meet the needs of the service
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).
