Role Overview
Supporting the delivery of community-based diabetes education, this role helps individuals develop the skills and confidence to self-manage their condition. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team you will deliver engaging group and one-to-one sessions, promote healthier lifestyle choices, and improve access to education across local communities. Working as part of service development you will support referral pathways, monitor outcomes and contribute to service improvement.
Responsibilities
* Deliver diabetes education sessions (group and one-to-one) within community settings.
* Support individuals to develop self-management skills and make informed lifestyle choices.
* Promote and deliver structured programmes such as DESMOND and other education modules.
* Manage referrals, triage patients and coordinate education sessions.
* Monitor, record and report patient outcomes and programme effectiveness.
* Signpost patients to appropriate health, social and community services.
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.
* Contribute to service development, quality improvement and patient-centred care.
* Support training and awareness of diabetes education across community services.
Essential Qualifications
* Health and social care experience NVQ Level 4.
* Experience of meeting individuals with diabetes educational needs.
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
* Knowledge of diabetes education programmes.
* Experience of coordinating programmes of care or service delivery.
* Knowledge of signposting to health care & lifestyle services.
* Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
* Able to travel within the geographical area to deliver education.
Desirable Qualifications
* Understanding behaviour change and motivational techniques.
* Ability to speak Welsh (Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome).
Skills & Attributes
* Excellent organisational, time management and ability to prioritise work.
* Able to travel within the geographical area to deliver education.
* Understanding of behaviour change and motivational techniques.
Benefits
* Flexible working and a healthy work-life balance.
* Paid mandatory training and extensive in-house programmes.
* Opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways.
* Occupational health support and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support staff at work.
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