Diabetes Patient Educator

3 weeks ago

StokeonTrent, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

To deliver structured education for people with Type 2 diabetes, predominantly using the Diabetes Education and Self-Management for On-going and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) model of specialist training, as part of the Diabetes Structured Education for Diabetes Team.

The Diabetes Structured Education for Diabetes Team forms part of the trust’s Long Term Conditions Team and is responsible for improving education and self-management support for people with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

Delivery of the education will be for groups of up to 15 patients and their carers or family at community venues such as - health centres, fire stations, GP practices and supermarkets across the whole of Staffordshire. Education on the full structured education programme (DESMOND) will also be provided to GPs, practice nurses, internal colleagues and other NHS trusts as part of this service as well as reviewing opportunities to further develop the service.
- To directly deliver structured education for people with Diabetes.
- To deliver the education sessions in a group session or on a one to one basis in community venues.
- To participate in the DESMOND training and other key identified Diabetes specific courses and training.
- Signpost those receiving education to appropriate health and other services.
- To collate data, monitor the education provided and contribute to producing reports that demonstrate evaluation of the session and the patient experience.
- To evaluate the teaching and the learning of the educational experience and to contribute to evolving the structure of the education service offer.
- To co-ordinate the planning and logistics of the venues and the teaching materials required.
- Support people to make informed decisions with regard to their lifestyle choices. This will include signposting or directly advising on: driving, employment and benefits; holidays and travel; leisure activities and social habits such as alcohol intake, smoking, and managing intercurrent illness and changes in circumstances.
- To triage referrals to ensure that appropriate people are identified and invited to attend the programme.
- To work alongside the diabetes team and other professionals on a monthly basis to support competence and personal development.

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please review attached job description and person specification to understand the roles full responsibilities.

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