Diabetes Health Educator
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role involves delivering comprehensive, skilled, and evidence-based structured education services for adults with Type 2 Diabetes in various settings. The post holder will support registered nursing and dietetic staff in clinical practice and carry out delegated duties under supervision to provide high-standard care. They will work autonomously, prioritising workload and demonstrating initiative without direct supervision. The educator will be responsible for delivering high-quality structured diabetes education individually or in group settings.
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 in health-related subject or equivalent
- Diploma in healthcare related subject
- The post holder must be willing to undertake the relevant training for the post
- GCSE Grade A-C in English (or equivalent)
- Recent demonstrable experience of working in a role that requires patient education and support in healthcare
- Experience of working with patients in a therapeutic environment in a community setting
- Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to use a computer to send emails and the skills to use the service databases and reporting systems
- Knowledge and experience of caring for people within a variety of settings
- Effective interpersonal skills
- 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
- Training and Qualifactions
- NVQ level 3 in health-related subject or equivalent
- Diploma in healthcare related subject
- The post holder must be willing to undertake the relevant training for the post
- GCSE Grade A-C in English (or equivalent)
- Recent demonstrable experience of working in a role that requires patient education and support in healthcare
- Experience of working with patients in a therapeutic environment in a community setting
- Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to use a computer to send emails and the skills to use the service databases and reporting systems
- Knowledge and experience of caring for people within a variety of settings
- Effective interpersonal skills
- 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
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
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Job summary
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.
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