Job overview

Diabetes Specialist Healthcare Assistant (17.5 Hours per Week)

As a Maternity Support Worker, you will work with the Diabetes in Pregnancy Team to deliver support to women and birthing people within the Diabetes in Pregnancy Team at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Maternity Support Worker to join our diabetes team in a varied and rewarding specialist role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about patient care and keen to develop their skills within a supportive clinical environment.

Interviews will be held in person. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our diabetes clinics, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations while delivering high-quality patient care. You will be confident, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the delivery and organisation of diabetes clinics

- Assisting with patient flow and clinic processes

- Performing clinical tasks such as blood sampling (phlebotomy)

- Supporting glucometer education 

- Supporting insulin education for patients (training will be provided)

- Managing and booking appointments efficiently and accurately

- Providing general support to clinicians and educators

We are looking for someone who:
- Is dynamic, adaptable, and highly organised
- Is confident and capable of working in a self-directed manner
- Has strong administrative skills, particularly in appointment booking (training will be provided)
- Has experience in, or is willing to be trained in, phlebotomy
- Communicates effectively and provides compassionate patient care
- Is enthusiastic about supporting patients in managing their diabetes

This role is offered as a 17.5-hour per week contract, with flexibility in how the hours are worked. 

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, develop specialist skills, and be part of a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

Come Nurse with us…

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live. 

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life

Please note you will be required to undertake a Functional Skills Test as part of your interview assessment. You will need to pass this in order to proceed to a Conditional Offer. This is applicable if you are not currently working as a Support worker at CUH.