Type 2 Diabetes & Weight Management Pathway Coordinator - Health Improvement Team

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non\-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1\.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2\.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the expansion and coordination of the early intervention and prevention programme for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)

The post will provide specialist business support for the coordination and management of a Structured Education programme across NHSGG\&C. This will include case finding and management, as well as delivering brief intervention calls with newly diagnosed patients including those diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). The post will contribute significantly to the development and success of the programme through effective administrative support, reporting and management of patient referrals

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Occasional travel across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde may be required, along with some evening work

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Duration: Permanent


• Location: Gartnavel Royal Hospital


• Hours: Full Time (36 Hours)


• Working Pattern: (Mon to Thurs 08:00\-16:00 and Fri 09\.00 to 15:30\)

• The post holder will be responsible for managing a training calendar, including coordinating dates, venues, both online and in\-person and clinician rotas.


• Organise and coordinate a multidisciplinary team to deliver the Control IT Plus structured education programme to newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes patients


• Support case finding and referral management processes to ensure appropriate patient access to the programme


• Deliver brief intervention calls to patients, including those newly diagnosed with T2D and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus


• Support patient engagement with digital platforms, including Near Me, and liaise with the national Near Me team regarding updates and reporting


• Undertake a range of administrative and reporting tasks to support programme delivery and continuous improvement

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage complex schedules and priorities


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients and multidisciplinary teams


• Good IT proficiency, including the use of digital platforms and standard software packages


• Ability to manage data, reporting processes and administrative systems effectively


• Experience of working within a healthcare or public health setting is desirable


• Understanding of patient pathways or long\-term condition management would be beneficial

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays


• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits


• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme


• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e\-learning and classroom\-based courses


• Enhanced pay for working public holidays


• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services


• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Geri Lucas, HI Lead (T2D \& Long Term Conditions) on geraldine.lucas2@nhs.scot

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work\-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full\-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as *“various”*, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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