National Diabetes Audit (NDA) Engagement Lead

Job Introduction

Diabetes UK is a key partner in the delivery of the National Diabetes Audit (NDA). The NDA is one of the largest clinical audits in the world, collecting data from primary and secondary care to measure the quality of care provided to people with diabetes in England and Wales. The NDA is nationally recognised as a key source of information and insight and is used to inform national policy, campaigns and improvements to care delivery. The NDA Engagement Lead will lead this work at Diabetes UK, driving increased participation and involvement in the National Diabetes Audits (NDA and ensuring the healthcare system has the data and relationships needed to improve diabetes care. We work with extraordinary people in the NHS and supporting them has never been more important.

Interview Date: Thursday 1 July 2021

Role Responsibility

The National Diabetes Audit Engagement Lead drives change in diabetes care by ensuring that the audit continues to be the leading source of information and insight for planning and improving diabetes care.  

By engaging professionals, people with diabetes and other senior stakeholders to advise the NDA you ensure that the healthcare system has the data, information and expert support it needs. You will build on our existing strong networks of healthcare professionals and look for opportunities to establish new relationships to support and enhance the NDA.

You will lead the development of relationships with key teams across Diabetes UK, ensuring that the NDA is fully utilised by organisation and contributes to the strategy outcomes

The Ideal Candidate

A key part of this role is leading the relationships with multiple stakeholders, demonstrating an understanding of the NHS environment, its management structures and culture. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and work with a high level of initiative, being confident at decision making with the ability to prioritise and manage a diverse workload.

As NDA Engagement Lead you will be influencing internal and external senior stakeholders with fluency and confidence. You will thrive in complexity and uncertainty, being comfortable with challenging the status quo and suggesting alternative approaches as well as being open to new suggestions and ideas from others.

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

Diabetes is the most devastating and fastest growing health crisis of our time.  There are currently more than 3.9 million people in the UK diagnosed with diabetes, and just under 1 million more with undiagnosed type 2.

We are working to make sure that those affected by diabetes get the best care and support they need to live well with their condition and avoid life-changing complications.  We're leading the way by funding critical research, improving healthcare and treatment so we can reach our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.

Diabetes UK staff are motivated and experienced and extremely passionate about helping people affected by diabetes.  We have been fighting for people with diabetes for more than 80 years and changed millions of lives thanks to the new treatments, technology and policy changes we've been behind.

But there's more to do.  And you can be part of it.

We're a diverse bunch and as a charity we recognise and respect the value of everyone.

We've recently been awarded a One Star Accreditation status by Best Companies.  And this year we were named 65th in the top 100 not-for-profit organisations in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list. 

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment.

We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.  If you’d like to be part of that, why not join us? 

To learn more about the work we do please visit our website

Diabetes UK