Bank Diabetes Health Care Assistant | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Edgware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edgware is seeking a Diabetes Health Care Assistant to provide essential support to patients and the Community Diabetes Team. The role requires prior experience in healthcare settings and involves conducting health checks and promoting individual patient care. Flexible working options and a comprehensive induction are offered. This position is vital for delivering high-quality service and maintaining performance standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and career development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare or community care setting is essential.
• Familiarity with patient record systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and specific care to patients under supervision.
• Promote independence and individualized client-centered care.
• Support the Community Diabetes Team in meeting performance indicators.

Skills

Conducting health checks

Monitoring blood glucose

Providing lifestyle advice

Working in a multidisciplinary team

Job description

Overview

The Diabetes Health Care Assistant will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional.

The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice.

The post holder will promote optimum independence and individualised client centred care to a delegated caseload. The post holder will also support the Community Diabetes Team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service.

Responsibilities

• Clinical
• Communication
• Health, Safety and Security
• Service Improvement and Quality
• Personal and People Development
• General

Qualifications and experience

• Previous experience working in a healthcare or community care setting
• Experience in conducting health checks, monitoring blood glucose, blood pressure, and weight
• Familiarity with patient record systems
• Experience providing lifestyle advice on diet, exercise, and self-care
• Working effectively in a multidisciplinary team

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
• 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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025