Diabetes Team Assistant (support worker)

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A large health organization in North Wales seeks a Diabetes Team Assistant to provide high-quality support in diabetes care. The role includes clinical and administrative tasks, supporting patients in managing their diabetes effectively. Key qualifications include NVQ Level 3 and good communication skills. You will collaborate with the diabetes nursing team and maintain accurate patient records. Join a supportive environment dedicated to promoting equality and diversity. Salary ranges from £25,313 to £26,999 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently within an agreed plan.
• Experience of working in a range of clinical settings in and out of hospital.
• Proven understanding of clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Clinical and administrative support to the diabetes nursing team.
• Maintaining and interrogating databases.
• To teach clients to monitor glucose and inject insulin.

Skills

Excellent communicator at all levels

Ability to work within clinical guidelines

Experience of providing education to groups

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

ECDL or equivalent

Job description

Diabetes Team Assistant (support worker)

To deliver high quality care across acute and primary care services, promoting care closer to home. To enable people with diabetes to live healthy and independent lives.

To support and promote self-management of diabetes and avoidance of ill-health and complications. To support the diabetes nursing team in all aspects of diabetes care.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical and administrative support to the diabetes nursing team.
• Maintaining and interrogating databases.
• Liaising with all members of the MDT, including external agencies.
• To support delivery of education to HCP's, patients and carers.
• To teach clients to glucose monitor and inject insulin in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Communicate effectively through contributing to MDT discussions, being non-judgmental.
• Keep accurate records.
• Utilise available technologies to enhance self-management of diabetes.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• ECDL or equivalent

Experience

• Ability to work independently within an agreed plan
• Experience of working in a range of clinical settings in and out of hospital
• Proven understanding of clinical governance
• Involved in research / audit under guidance of research investigators

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent communicator at all levels
• Ability to work within clinical guidelines, protocols & care pathways
• Experience of working in a range of settings
• Experience of providing education to groups

Other relevant requirements

• Able to travel as per role requirements
• Welsh speaker

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.

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rata