Job requirements
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Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Must be able to meet travel requirements of post - will be required to transport teaching equipment to venues as required in line with trust policies
- Experience
Recent demonstrable experience of working in a role that requires patient education and support in healthcare
- Experience
Experience of working with patients in a therapeutic environment in a community setting
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to use a computer to send emails and the skills to use the service databases and reporting systems
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge and experience of caring for people within a variety of settings
- Knowledge and Skills
Effective interpersonal skills
- Training and Qualifactions
NVQ level 3 in health-related subject or equivalent
- Training and Qualifactions
Diploma in healthcare related subject
- Training and Qualifactions
The post holder must be willing to undertake the relevant training for the post
- Training and Qualifactions
GCSE Grade A-C in English (or equivalent)
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
The purpose of this role is to deliver a comprehensive, skilled and evidence-based structured education service to meet the needs of the population of adults with Type 2 Diabetes in multiple settings.
In addition, the post holder will support registered nursing and dietetic staff in the management and execution of clinical practice. They will also carry out duties delegated and supervised by a registered nurse to provide a high standard of care and to promote a good image of the service.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a comprehensive community diabetes education service for patients aged 18 and above who are referred to the community Diabetes Specialist Nursing Service.
- Deliver education programmes to health and social care staff that support people living with diabetes either in their own homes or in residential and nursing home settings.
- As a skilled educator, the post holder will assist in delivering the framework for structured diabetes education programmes to increase diabetes knowledge and skill levels.
- The post holder will work autonomously, prioritising workload, be accountable for their own actions and demonstrate initiative and an ability to work without direct supervision.
- The post holder will be an excellent communicator, responsible for delivering high quality structured diabetes education either in a group setting or individually.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Diabetes Health Educator with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust in Shrewsbury, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Educator role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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