Job summary An rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Diabetes Care Technician to join our Community Diabetes Service acrossStaffordshire and Stoke-on Trent. The post holder will provide care to patients attending specialist clinics and or within their home setting. The post holder will also be assisting the specialist nurses to deliver education and training sessions to other health care professionals and patients. You will be joining a supportive team, working as part of the Diabetes MDT alongside Consultants, specialist Nurses, advanced Dietitians, Educators and other Diabetes Care Technicians. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the ability to work in both a collaborative and autonomous manner. We are looking for a passionate innovative person who is keen to share and develop their knowledge in Diabetes to continue the high standards of care delivered to our patients living with this Long Term Condition. The successful candidate will receive regular supervision, supporting your development as an individual. This post will be based at Stoke Health Centre, however the ability to travel independently between venues across Staffordshire and carry equipment is essential to the role. If you are interested in making a difference to patients and families living with Diabetes and possess excellent communication, organisational skills and a flexible approach then we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job o The Diabetes Care Technician (DCT) will support the Diabetes Service in providing high standards of supervised care to adults withDiabetes.o Care will be delivered within the patient's own home or within a clinic setting.o All care will be under the supervision of qualified nursing staff and qualified staff are available for guidance as required - either directlyor indirectly.o The post holder will be required to deliver care independently but will be monitored on an ongoing basis by trained staff withcompetencies regularly updated.o The post will involve lone health care working. o Ensure administrative support for registered health care professionals.o The post involves the performance of standard clinical assessments in line with procedural documentation.o To assist the specialist nurses to deliver education and training sessions to other health care professionals and patientso The post holder will be an integral member of the Community Diabetes Team, within Adult services.o The post holder will provide specialist care and treatment to adult patients across Staffordshire and will hold a UK driving licence. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro rota Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 301-ME-25-7056512 Job locations Stoke Health Centre Stoke On Trent ST47JB Job description Job responsibilities Please see full job description and main responsibilities of the Diabetes Care Technician role within the attached supporting document. Job description Job responsibilities Please see full job description and main responsibilities of the Diabetes Care Technician role within the attached supporting document. Person Specification NVQ Level 2/3 in care Essential Achieved Health/Social Care experience with evidence of working in Health/Social Care Setting Essential Achieved Able to travel within a geographical area and Community role Essential Achieved Person Specification NVQ Level 2/3 in care Essential Achieved Health/Social Care experience with evidence of working in Health/Social Care Setting Essential Achieved Able to travel within a geographical area and Community role Essential Achieved Disclosure and Barring Service 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 Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Stoke Health Centre Stoke On Trent ST47JB Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)