Job Description

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with diabetes whilst developing your expertise as a specialist educator in our supportive NHS community team.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) Educator to join our friendly and supportive team within Brent and Harrow Community Diabetes Service.


This is a key role, focusing on delivering DESMOND structured education and supporting patients to better manage their diabetes. The overall aim is to help patients improve their health and quality of life through effective education, coordination, and clinical support.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver DESMOND structured education sessions to patients Support the administrative aspects of delivering the course Engage in audit and data collection to support our Primary Care Network Participate in training and development to become a proficient educator Work collaboratively with colleagues across Brent and Harrow to ensure high-quality service delivery

Requirements:

Undertake DESMOND training Strong commitment to always maintaining patient confidentiality Flexibility to work across sites in Brent and Harrow Availability for 6-day working (Monday-Saturday), with an expectation of one Saturday in every four weeks
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate individual to develop their skills as an educator while making a real difference to the lives of people living with diabetes.

Training Programme:

You will follow the prescribed training programme for DESMOND Educators (non-HCP), which includes:


Observing a local DESMOND education course Attending 3 separate days of training organised by the DESMOND National Programme which may involve travel Committing to a mentorship programme delivered locally by an assigned mentor (an experienced and accredited healthcare professional DESMOND Educator) Using the development workbook and other resources to support ongoing development Participating in the DESMOND Training and Quality Development Framework

Delivery of DESMOND Structured Education:

Deliver the DESMOND Newly Diagnosed & Foundation modules together with an accredited healthcare professional DESMOND Educator Work as part of a team to effectively deliver the DESMOND ND/F modules according to the curriculum and using the appropriate resources Prepare for sessions by studying curriculum and training materials Carry out self-evaluation after delivery of every DESMOND education course
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

Benefits:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme (eligibility criteria apply) 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


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


Benefits:


Flexitime
Work Location: In person