Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Diabetes Associate Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive diabetes service in Swale. Working under the supervision of registered clinicians, you will play an important role in delivering structured, high‑quality diabetes care across community and inpatient pathways. You will support patients living with diabetes to better understand and manage their condition, helping to improve outcomes and reduce complications. This role is ideal for someone with experience in health or social care who has a strong interest in diabetes, health promotion and long‑term condition management, and who is ready to develop their clinical skills within a specialist service. You will work closely with nurses, dietitians and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient‑centred, evidence‑based care.
Main Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of structured diabetes care to adults with long‑term conditions, including undertaking agreed clinical tasks, monitoring patients’ health and wellbeing, and supporting registered clinicians in ongoing management.
* Promote self‑management by providing education and practical support around lifestyle, medication adherence, blood glucose monitoring and recognising signs of deterioration.
* Contribute to clinics, reviews and follow‑up appointments, ensuring patients feel informed, supported and involved.
* Maintain accurate clinical records, communicate effectively with the wider multidisciplinary team and escalating concerns appropriately.
* Contribute to service improvement, audit activity and the ongoing development of diabetes pathways within Swale.
Person Specification – Essential
* Experience working in a health or social care setting with direct patient contact.
* A strong interest in diabetes care and supporting people with long‑term conditions.
* Confidence undertaking delegated clinical tasks under the supervision of a registered clinician.
* Good communication skills and the ability to engage with patients, carers and colleagues.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Basic IT skills and confidence using electronic patient record systems.
* A flexible, organised and professional approach to work.
Person Specification – Desirable
* Previous experience working with patients with diabetes or other long‑term conditions.
* A relevant Level 4 qualification or working towards one.
* Experience in community or outpatient settings.
* An interest in health promotion, education and prevention.
Benefits
* Salary of £25,200 – £27,825 per year, with access to group pension.
* Free tea, coffee and milk at base location.
* Membership of My Reward Hub, giving access to discounts and cashback offers.
* Access to wages as you earn them.
* Online and face‑to‑face support for mental and physical wellbeing, including counselling, legal and financial advice and career coaching.
* Access to eLearning and bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development.
* An open, just culture encouraging the implementation of ideas to improve services and patient outcomes.
Contract & Salary
Permanent, full‑time. Salary: £25,200 – £27,825 per year.
Job Location
HCRG Care Group, Sheerness, ME12 3LT, United Kingdom
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