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Community Clinical Aide Diabetes
NHS AfC: Band 3
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Trosolwg o'r swydd
UHL Community Diabetes team is entering an exciting phase of expansion in our nursing team would welcome community clinical aides in diabetes (CCAD) to come and share the journey with us.
Key Facts
- We treated over a million patients last year.
- We are one of the largest Hospital Trusts in the country.
- We are an innovative and award winning Diabetes team
- We support multi-disciplinary specialist clinics in the department
This vacancy will be based at the LGH site.
Diabetes Community Diabetes Team is changing the way we work. Reviewing people with diabetes now includes the use of technology as part of their normal care. This has enabled the community DSN team to deliver care tailored to the individual and aim to reduce the need for hospital admissions.
Due to the diversity of patients supported across LLR with diabetes the post offers a unique and varied role to enhance patient care, you will be expected to travel across Leicestershire depending on the needs of the patients and will work alongside the community DSN team. You will need to have a valid driving license and the ability to safely drive if required for travel for job-related duties such as patients own home or district hospital clinics
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
UHL community diabetes service works Monday to Friday. Your duties will include
- To provide support to patients to help them make informed decisions about their care. This support can be offered through face-to-face, telephone discussions, or by responding to email queries.
- To provide individualised diabetes care tailored to patient needs and circumstances.
- To provide diabetes education to patients, covering topics such as hypoglycaemia management, insulin initiation teaching
- To ensure smooth running of district hospital clinics by supporting clinicians in various duties.
- To support patients to download their glucometer data before their appointments with the team
- To liaise with patients regarding annual health checks to improve patient safety
- To support diabetes team with health promotion. This includes sourcing promotional materials.
- To provide education to patients on how to use blood glucose and ketone meter.
- To ensure education materials are accessible to patients. Source supplies for the delivery of care.
- To support the diabetes community team in delivering Freestyle Libre or Dexcom education sessions
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
You will be working with a passionate and dedicated team in the specialism of diabetes. We pride ourselves in providing excellent and individualised care. You will be working within a small team of Community Diabetes Specialist Nurses working Monday to Friday currently. You will be expected to ensure your provide patient comfort, reassurance and continuity of care.
Please find attached Job description/Person specific for more information
Manyleb y person
Training and Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- GCSE - A-C in English and Numeracy or key skills level 2
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Previous HCA role 2 years or more
- demonstrates ability to pass on knowledge to others
Communiation
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of effective communication
- ability to work as part of a team and on their own
- ability to carry out instructions and feed back to team
Meini prawf dymunol
- phlebotomy skills
Equity and Diversity
Meini prawf hanfodol
- understands the importance of treating individuals with dignity and respect
- can adapt to individual needs
Meini prawf dymunol
- provide high quality care
other requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Own transport - driving license
- evidence of IT skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Flexible and willing to work across LLR
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Rachel Berrington
- Teitl y swydd
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner Diabetes
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0790 8708507
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Helen Atkins
Diabetes Advanced Practice Lead
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07950855436
Rhestr swyddi gyda University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth neu bob sector