JOB NEWS: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Diabetes Co-Ordinator in South Shields on a Full-time basis.
- Diabetes Co-Ordinator – South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
- Location: South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust, Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0PL
- Job Schedule: Full-time
- Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, flexible 7.5 hour days
- Closing Date: 19/05/2026
Summary
- South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Diabetes Co-Ordinator to support the Specialist Nursing and clinical diabetes teams.
- The role involves managing administration services, coordinating patient appointments and supporting national diabetes audits and education programmes.
- Staff will work closely with Diabetes Specialist Nurses, patients, GP surgeries and pharmaceutical companies.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing administration support to Diabetes Specialist Nursing teams
- Managing patient appointments and waiting lists
- Supporting DAFNE and DESMOND diabetes education programmes
- Handling phone calls and email enquiries
- Completing data collection and submitting National Diabetes Audits
- Using systems including Meditech-V6, Medisec and EMIS
- Coordinating room bookings and service administration
- Communicating with external pharmaceutical providers
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent
- GCSE qualifications in Numeracy and Literacy
- Strong IT and keyboard skills
- Previous administrative or reception experience in a busy environment
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure
- Team-working and problem-solving abilities
- Flexible approach to service needs
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of Meditech systems
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Previous NHS or patient pathway experience
- Experience supervising or training staff
Benefits
- Flexible working support
- NHS staff wellbeing support
- Career development and training opportunities
- Access to fitness facilities and staff libraries
- Inclusive and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to support specialist diabetes services
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