Education Co-Coordinator and Diabetes Nurse/Dietitian Admin Support

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ashton-under-Lyne seeks a dynamic Administrative Support Assistant to join the Integrated Diabetes Service. This role includes coordinating diabetes education programs and supporting patient management. The ideal candidate should be organized, people-focused, and capable of data management. Benefits include flexible working and additional leave.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles is preferred.
• Familiarity with NHS procedures and data protection standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as Education coordinator for DAFNE/DESMOND education.
• Input data onto spreadsheets/databases.
• Order equipment and maintain stock levels.
• Comply with Trust Policies and procedures.

Skills

Highly organised

People-focused

Data entry

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Education Co-Coordinator and Diabetes Nurse/Dietitian Admin Support — Administrative Support Assistant, Band 2, Integrated Diabetes Service, 18 hours per week.

Are you highly organised, people-focused and passionate about helping others? We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated Administrative Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Integrated Diabetes Service team.

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll support the delivery of essential diabetes education programmes—DESMOND and DAFNE—that empower patients to manage their condition and improve their quality of life.

Make a real difference in the lives of people living with diabetes – apply today!

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To act as Education co-ordinator for DAFNE/DESMOND education – this will include listing and booking patients for courses, sourcing venues and ensuring resources available.
• Input data onto spreadsheets/databases.
• Ordering equipment, raising purchase orders, requesting collections and maintaining stock levels.
• To ensure that equipment is fit for purpose and to report any defects to qualified staff.
• To attend departmental staff meetings and mandatory training sessions.
• Ensure safety of self, colleagues and patients.
• To take part in the appraisal process as an attendee.
• Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records Act and legislation in relation to confidential data.
• Adhere to Trust Policies and procedures such as the Infection Control Procedure.
• Answer the telephone, take messages and deal with enquiries on behalf of the team. It may be necessary to take appropriate action e.g. pass on information to a specific staff member, return the call or send a task via EMIS.

About Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

Values and Diversity

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.

We believe that the best organisations reflect the communities they serve. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ and Disabled people.

Benefits

Flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Additional Information

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025.