Job summaryAn exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a motivated person to co-ordinate and implement a technician led, annual complication screening service, for adult patients with diabetes under the care of Bedford Hospital outpatients diabetes department.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will arrange for patients to attend a complications screening clinic up to 4-6 weeks prior to their clinician's appointment.They will carry out all the annual checks required as part of the patient's annual review, including foot check, blood tests, and urine test (ACR) and blood pressure check. They will check that the patient is up to date with their eye checks and document this.They will document the results on the diabetes database and inform the patient of the blood and urine results prior to their appointment with the clinician, allowing the patient time to plan what they would like to discuss in their consultation.Collect data for audit to review the efficiency of the serviceAssist with the writing, distribution and audit of patient satisfaction questionnaires.They will independently plan and deliver individual tasks.To be responsible for addressing and problem solving queries direct from patients regarding equipment, and providing appropriate literature.The post holder will update computer information system ensuring accurate patient information into Diamond diabetes database.To be responsible for managing own time management and prioritising workday.The post holder will be demonstrate the ability to use a variety if IT systems including, Excel, Electronic Patient Record, ICE.About usBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will arrange for patients to attend a complications screening clinic up to 4-6 weeks prior to their clinicians appointment.They will carry out all the annual checks required as part of the patients annual review, including foot check, blood tests, and urine test (ACR) and blood pressure check. They will check that the patient is up to date with their eye checks and document this.They will document the results on the diabetes database and inform the patient of the blood and urine results prior to their appointment with the clinician, allowing the patient time to plan what they would like to discuss in their consultation.Collect data for audit to review the efficiency of the serviceAssist with the writing, distribution and audit of patient satisfaction questionnaires.They will independently plan and deliver individual tasks.To be responsible for addressing and problem solving queries direct from patients regarding equipment, and providing appropriate literature.The post holder will update computer information system ensuring accurate patient information into Diamond diabetes database.To be responsible for managing own time management and prioritising workday.The post holder will be demonstrate the ability to use a variety if IT systems including, Excel, Electronic Patient Record, ICE.The post holder will inform diabetes medical and nursing staff of any variance to results from local parameters and pass on any urgent clinical queries which may be raised with them.To ensure that practice is in line with departmental policies and protocols within the clinical area.To support the process of continuous quality improvement and development, assisting in audits.Person SpecificationKnowledge & ExperienceEssentialPrevious healthcare experienceAwareness and understanding of Diabetes technician roleExperience in phlebotomy/venepunctureSkillsEssentialAbility to organise & manage own workloadComputer literacyAbility to use technologyDesirableAbility to utilise research in clinical practicePersonal attributesEssentialHighly self motivatedFlexibility - ability to adapt to changing situationsPatient focusedDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressBedford HospitalBedfordMK43 9DJEmployer's websitehttps://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)