DESMOND Diabetes Educator

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 will be to 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.

Main duties of the job

o Commitment to undertaking Desmond Training

o Will be required to work cross-site in Brent and Harrow to deliver Desmond.

o 6-day working (Monday - Saturday) - with an expectation of one Saturday in every four weeks.

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

o Observing a local DESMOND education course. Attending 3 separate days of training organised by the DESMOND National Programme which may involve travel to attend.

o Committing to a mentorship programme delivered locally by an assigned mentor (an experienced and accredited healthcare professional DESMOND Educator).

o Using the development workbook and other resources to support ongoing development as a DESMOND Educator.

o To participate in the DESMOND Training and Quality Development Framework.

o Delivery of Desmond Structured Education

o To deliver the DESMOND Newly Diagnosed & Foundation modules together with an accredited healthcare professional DESMOND Educator.

o To work as part of a team to effectively deliver the DESMOND ND/F modules according to the curriculum and using the appropriate resources.

o To be prepared to study (e.g. using development workbook, curriculum and training materials and preparing for sessions).

o To carry out self-evaluation after delivery of every DESMOND education course.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Training, support and development in your career

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Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification Education/Qualification

• GCSEs / O Level or equivalent
• Computer Literate

Experience

• Previous experience of working with groups (paid or voluntary)
• Formal training related to either teaching, counselling or group leadership.
• Attended/observed a DESMOND/Expert Patient Programme (EPP)/similar course

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrate respect & value of the contribution of others.
• Willingness to carry out the role within the DESMOND Training & Quality Development Framework.
• Ability to self-evaluate activities carried out as an educator.
• Knowledge and awareness of diabetes and it health management

Key Attributes

• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal development
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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.

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Harrow- Honeypot Lane, Brent- Wembley Centre for Health and Care

£32,199 to £34,876 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-ONW-

Job locations

Harrow- Honeypot Lane, Brent- Wembley Centre for Health and Care