DESMOND Diabetes Educator | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare service in Greater London is seeking a Band 4 Diabetes Educator to deliver structured education to patients managing diabetes. Key responsibilities include conducting education sessions, supporting course administration, and collaborating with healthcare colleagues. Applicants must have strong training commitment and be flexible to work across sites. This role offers comprehensive induction and various flexible working options.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme (for Band 5 and up)

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

DESMOND Educator Training and Development

• To follow the prescribed training programme for DESMOND Educators (non-HCP), which will include observing a local DESMOND education course and attending 3 separate days of training organised by the DESMOND National Programme (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 as a DESMOND Educator.
• To participate in the DESMOND Training and Quality Development Framework.
• Delivery of DESMOND Structured Education.
• To deliver the DESMOND Newly Diagnosed & Foundation modules together with an accredited healthcare professional DESMOND Educator.
• To work as part of a team to effectively deliver the DESMOND ND/F modules according to the curriculum and using the appropriate resources.
• To be prepared to study (e.g. using development workbook, curriculum and training materials and preparing for sessions).
• To carry out self-evaluation after delivery of every DESMOND education course.

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 8 Oct 2025