Diabetes Clinical and Administrative Assistant

To contribute to the on-going assessment of a patient by completing the appropriate paperwork for allocated patients, recording and reporting all clinical and behavioural information to the nurse/therapist for action and planning purposes. To undertake, and report back on delegated clinical activities that have previously been signedcompetent.

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vital signs, routine urinalysis, glucose monitoring, diabetes education groups, increasing independence through activities of daily living. To enable patients/carers to make most effective use of resources within the service by ensuring they receive up-to-date information sheets, responding to any questions constructively To pass onto/seek assistance from other colleagues, promptly, any questions that you are unable to resolve To liaise and refer patients to the MDT team as appropriate in accordance with local procedures. To assist with errands and general duties appropriate to the clinical area as required. To use clinical judgement and skills to report any untoward changes in carers or clients health status immediately to the relevant team member, DSN, GP, District Nurse or emergency services if appropriate. To collect data from patients/carers for recognised outcome measure and document for therapists/nurses to interpret. To provide care to patients with challenging behaviour by maintaining a calm safe environment and reporting back to the nurse/therapist as indicated. To plan and implement straightforward tasks and work guided by standard operating procedures and protocols and undertake roles/duties as delegated by a nurse/therapist. To undertake a variety of clinical intervention tasks after achieving appropriate competencies delegated by a nurse/therapist.