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Job overview Are you passionate about helping people living with diabetes? Are you able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people? Do you enjoy working as a team? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you working as a clinical aide in diabetes in our friendly supportive dynamic diabetes team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and proactive person with excellent people skills to drive and support people living with diabetes. You will need to feel confident in finding different ways to communicate to people with diabetes who may have physical, cognitive and communication difficulties. We also use technology to enhance patient care. You will be a motivated person who is able to support people to manage such devices in the home environment and link directly with the diabetes virtual ward.
Main duties of the job You will be working with a team of diabetes specialist nurses and clinical aides who will fully support you and provide you with training to enable you to fulfill the role. You will be monitoring patients' conditions by taking their clinical observations, venipuncture when indicated. Assist in the delivery of patient care as directed by the specialist nurse you will be working with. Ensure that the patients are the prime focus when you are supporting the team with decisions about their care and well-being. Assisting patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities ensuring privacy, dignity and human rights are respected. The role will involve supporting people with diabetes with managing their condition - supporting patients to take insulin, provide education, and use a wide range of devices to help monitor their condition. Support people with diabetes with technological devices to support patients to be supported post discharge on the diabetes virtual ward, along with supporting patients at home to self-monitor and feed information into the diabetes virtual ward.
Person specification Training and qualifications Essential criteria Literacy and numeracy skills or NVQ 3 or equivalent. Previous HCA role 3 years. Desirable criteria Demonstrates understanding of the support worker role. Communication and skills Essential criteria Evidence of good communication skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Equity diversity & inclusion Essential criteria Demonstrates and understands importance of treating all people with dignity and respect appropriate to individual health needs. Compassionate and inclusive in team working. Desirable criteria Ability to interact with others. Experience Essential criteria Recognises value of reporting results to registered nurse. Desirable criteria Ability to pass on knowledge to others.
Additional Information Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment. The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check. COVID 19 Risk Assessment Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors. If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager. Covid Vaccination Status Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
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Job overview Are you passionate about helping people living with diabetes? Are you able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people? Do you enjoy working as a team? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you working as a clinical aide in diabetes in our friendly supportive dynamic diabetes team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and proactive person with excellent people skills to drive and support people living with diabetes. You will need to feel confident in finding different ways to communicate to people with diabetes who may have physical, cognitive and communication difficulties. We also use technology to enhance patient care. You will be a motivated person who is able to support people to manage such devices in the home environment and link directly with the diabetes virtual ward.
Main duties of the job You will be working with a team of diabetes specialist nurses and clinical aides who will fully support you and provide you with training to enable you to fulfill the role. You will be monitoring patients' conditions by taking their clinical observations, venipuncture when indicated. Assist in the delivery of patient care as directed by the specialist nurse you will be working with. Ensure that the patients are the prime focus when you are supporting the team with decisions about their care and well-being. Assisting patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities ensuring privacy, dignity and human rights are respected. The role will involve supporting people with diabetes with managing their condition - supporting patients to take insulin, provide education, and use a wide range of devices to help monitor their condition. Support people with diabetes with technological devices to support patients to be supported post discharge on the diabetes virtual ward, along with supporting patients at home to self-monitor and feed information into the diabetes virtual ward.
Person specification Training and qualifications Essential criteria Literacy and numeracy skills or NVQ 3 or equivalent. Previous HCA role 3 years. Desirable criteria Demonstrates understanding of the support worker role. Communication and skills Essential criteria Evidence of good communication skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Equity diversity & inclusion Essential criteria Demonstrates and understands importance of treating all people with dignity and respect appropriate to individual health needs. Compassionate and inclusive in team working. Desirable criteria Ability to interact with others. Experience Essential criteria Recognises value of reporting results to registered nurse. Desirable criteria Ability to pass on knowledge to others.
Additional Information Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment. The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check. COVID 19 Risk Assessment Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors. If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager. Covid Vaccination Status Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
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