Diabetes Health Adviser | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will provide support and education to patients with type 2 diabetes, with the support of a Highly Specialist Diabetes Dietitian. Developing new and innovative ways to support self-referral into structured education and the delivery of education groups.

To support the education team within the Integrated Diabetes Team Department; working as an integral member of the team to facilitate the therapeutic needs of patients with type 2 diabetes who are under the care of the diabetes team.

Manage patients with type 2 diabetes within an agreed scope of practice as allocated by the supervising Dietitian. Working without direct supervision and undertaking a variety of delegated clinical and non-clinical tasks, in accordance with agreed guidance/care pathways.

Provide a high standard of health care by assisting in and carrying out a range of individual and group education programs, in the community setting, for patients with type 2 diabetes, for which an agreed level of competency has been demonstrated under the direction of a Registered Dietitian.

Update resources for education programs and source new materials as needed.

Support and develop pathways for patient self-referral utilising appropriate communication channels, networking with local community groups and developing relationships with GP practices and local pharmacies.

Salford Integrated diabetes team are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our service supporting patients with type 2 diabetes. You will be working with an extremely supportive and forward thinking team. You will be provided with the opportunity to develop your skills in relation to supporting group and individual type 2 diabetes education, alongside the opportunity to be a part of the increasing use of technology supporting individuals with diabetes., Disability Confident
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The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire- to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.