Diabetes Educator / Facilitator

You will be part of a teaching team delivering the award-winning structured education programme DESMOND (Diabetes Education and Self-management for Ongoing and newly diagnosed) to people with diabetes in the community. This will include teaching in group sessions, 1 to 1 sessions and on virtual platforms., As a proactive member of the team your primary duties will be to assist in the delivery of DESMOND to patients in group settings, which will require driving to training venues across Bedfordshire. The role also supports the ICDS team in the delivery of training and education to other health care professionals., To work as a key member of the Community Diabetes Education Service to support the provision of structured patient education, the education of family, carers, care assistants and support workers providing care for the person with Type 2 Diabetes living in supported living.

Support the person with diabetes to develop self-management skills with the support of registered nurses and dietitians.

Support the person with diabetes to develop self-management skills with the support of registered nurses and dietitians.

Offer encouragement and support to enable the person with diabetes identify suitable activities that support a more active lifestyle, according to individual needs and abilities.

Manage group dynamics and support collaborative working with internal and external agencies.

Carry out self-evaluation after delivery of every education course to ensure key objectives are met.

Offer encouragement and support to enable the person with diabetes identify suitable activities that support a more active lifestyle, according to individual needs and abilities.

Manage group dynamics and support collaborative working with internal and external agencies.

Carry out self-evaluation after delivery of every education course to ensure key objectives are met.

The part time Band 4 Diabetes Support Educator/Facilitator post would be suitable for an individual with an interest in health and wellbeing/nutrition. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong teaching skills, excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills together with an ability to use their own initiative. The post holder will be able to work flexibly with the 15.00 hrs arranged over 2 days which will sometimes include some evenings and Saturdays.

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.