DESMOND Trained Educator

JOB DESCRIPTION

DESMOND Trained Educator

POST:DESMOND Educator

RESPONSIBLE TO:Diabetes Specialist Nurse Education Facilitator

ACCOUNTABLE TO:Managing Partner

Background

WHAT IS DESMOND?

DESMOND stands for Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed and is a NICE recognised national programme. The DESMOND (Core and Newly Diagnosed/Foundation Modules (ND/F))are part of an established education programme designed to give people with Type 2 diabetes a good start in managing their condition.

In the DESMOND (ND/F) education courses two trained Educators work together to facilitate group education for people with diabetes. Only registered healthcare professionals (e.g. diabetes nurses, dietitians) could take on this role.

As a DESMOND trained educator, the educator must follow a prescribed training programme as set down by the DESMOND National Programme.

Job summary

To work within the Milton KeynesDiabetes Care DESMOND Service,in an educational role.

New to DESMOND

To be trained as a DESMOND trainer:

1. Observing a local DESMOND education course
2. Attending 2 daysCore and Newly Diagnosed / Foundation module training organised by the DESMOND National Programme which may involve travel in order to attend
3. Committing to a Quality Development assessment in year 2 and attending a study day in year 3
4. Using the development work book and other resources to support ongoing development as a DESMOND Educator

Previously Trained DESMOND trainer

As apreviously trained DESMOND educator and you will need to follow the Quality Development Framework, commit to attending an update study day and, where necessary, complete a Quality Development assessment bythe DESMOND National Programme

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for deliveringDESMONDcourses in education and support for self-management to groups of people with Type 2 diabetes from Practices across the Milton Keynes Primary Care Trust area.
• Be committed to the DESMOND philosophy and principles.
• Deliver theDESMOND Newly Diagnosed/Foundation Programme according to the formal Curriculum and using the designated resources as described in the Educator training
• Assist people with Type 2 diabetes to reflect on their current thoughts and feelings about their diabetes and its impact on their lives, to actively consider the health risks they face and work towards setting realistic short-termbehaviouralgoals for themselves
• Commit to a ‘zero hours’ contract
• Maintain competency by delivering a minimum of 5DESMONDcourses a year.
• To ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
• To be prepared to study in own time (e.g. using development work book, curriculum and training materials and preparing for sessions).
• Attend a DESMOND educator meeting quarterly
• To participate in personal development and reflection through giving and receiving feedback on performance as an Educator.

• To carry out self evaluation after delivery of every DESMOND education course.
• Attend an Educators’ regional study day as part of quality development and ongoing

professional development once every three years

• Undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check).

(This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order)

1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be

made to the Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal

convictions).

• Undergo Quality Development as detailed in the‘QDPathway’ (available

fromDESMONDNational Office) professional development once every three years

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately;

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to dismissal.

Health & Safety

The post holder must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure that the agreed procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others’ health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:-

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines;
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks;
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills;
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards;
• Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and recognises the importance of people’s circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation;
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues;

Personal/Professional Development

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, the post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
• Providing certificates for copying of mandatory training courses undertaken.

Quality

The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of Clinical Governance issues, quality and risk; participate in Significant Event Analysis reviews
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision;
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team’s performance;
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients’ needs;
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. The post holder will also contribute to the overall team-working of the Practice putting the needs of the Practice first.

Communication

The post holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members;

• Communicate effectively with patients and carers;
• Recognise people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Flexibility

This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in relation to duties undertaken and location of work where required by the Practice.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post holder will:-

• Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
• Participate in audit where appropriate.
• Work with the partners and management team to achieve standards of quality, performance standards, budgets and targets without compromising levels of patient healthcare.
• Contribute towards the development and implementation of new standards,

policies and procedures that are/will be required by GP practices now and in the future.

This job description is subject to regular review.

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Person specification: DESMOND educator

• Previously trained as a DESMOND trainer or willing to undertake training.
• Experience of working with people with diabetes.
• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of diabetes.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to being a reflective practitioner.
• Commitment to DESMOND philosophy and principles
• Ability to self evaluate activities carried out as an educator.
• Motivated to support others

• Understanding of impact of living with a long-term condition.
• Understanding of the concept of Care Planning.
• Understanding of health and safety issues
• Basic/advanced certificate of life support.
• Computer skills

• Gets on well with people at all levels

• Evidence of problem – solving and decision making skills
• Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
• Ability to accept, give and build on feedback for personal development.
• Demonstrate respect and value of the contribution of others.
• Ability to act as a team player and to work within a group setting
• Respect for others as trainers, educators or as patients
• Motivation and commitment to fulfil responsibilities

• Uses initiative

• Car driver with access to a vehicle
• Ability to lift objects in line with lifting and handling guidelines.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal development
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS (previously CRB) check
• Willingness to abide by confidentiality at all times
• Willingness to respect equality and diversity

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