We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to Lead the Transition service for children with complex needs moving into adult services.
The role of the transition nurse is to improve the experience of transition for young people and their families, providing expertise in relation to adolescents and developing the current service for young people with complex long-term musculoskeletal and spinal conditions.
The applicant will have previous hospital nursing experience, working with children and young people, experience working in a transitional role for children moving into adult services.
** Pay banding subject to Agenda for Change Evaluation **
**Please note we are unable to support applicants who require OSCE, as the Trust has a separate and limited application process**
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Main duties of the job
The postholder will be hospital based for the majority of the time providing direct specialist care, education and support for patients with transitional care and acting as a specialist resource when liaising with and facilitating the best use of all available services.
Provision ofcare for transitional care patients, in accordance with national and Trust policies and Frameworks and undertaking a needs-based assessment of the current facilities, services available to patients and their families during transition and to continue to develop the service to assist patients during their transition phase. Provide independent and unsupervised support to patients, families when preparing the patient and their care group through the transition period.
Where possible to support young people 16 years and above when placed onto an adult ward within the Trust.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will lead on all components of the transitional service. The focus of this role will be to empower, educate and inform patients and their families through the transitional phase in order that they may continue their care in an adult environment. The role promotes the Trusts values and high-performance standards. To provide the effective transition from Children and Young Peoples Services into Adult Services
To provide a clinical-led transitional service as a specialised coordinator working with a specified group of older children/young adults with complex musculoskeletal, spinal and oncology conditions and any additional complex needs.
To have considerable experience and expertise in the care and management of patients during the transition from children services to adult services, and be able to advise and support other members of the hospital and community teams
To facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-professional team. Provide specialist care, support, and advice to all patients in transitional care and their families.
To work as an autonomous practitioner, take responsibility for the ongoing clinical management of this cohort of patients in the clinic and ward/department settings and into the community through liaison with their local health care providers
To act as an advocate for those families giving expert support and advice based on best practice and close communication with other members of the multi-professional team.
To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide clinical support as required
In conjunction with the ward managers and specialist nurses/matron provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical and psychological wellbeing of staff, patients, and their relatives/carers.
Be responsible for keeping up to date with the transition agenda with NHSE.
Act as an expert, clinical role model and leader in transitional care for all staff both locally and within the wider NHS community
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
* Registered Nurse (Children's Nurse, Adult Nurse) Registered Midwife
* Current NMC pin registration
* Level 3 Safeguarding Children Training
* Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
* Masters Degree or working towards in health related subject
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience working with children across community and hospital - based settings
* Leadership/Management experience at band 6 and above
* Experience in management (staff and/or patient caseload)
* Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
Desirable
* Experience in teaching/delivering of training and public speaking
* Experience of Transitional pathways for young people and children into adult services
Skills and competencies
Essential
* Able to work on own initiative, manage competing priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines
* Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve and deliver better outcomes
* Excellent personal and communication skills (written, verbal, non-verbal and electronic)
* Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions to resolve problems
* To lead by example, to be flexible to meet demands of the service
* Recognise when change is needed and be able to drive those changes in practice
Desirable
* Competence in using Excel & PowerPoint
Knowledge (including specialist or technical knowledge required)
Essential
* Demonstration of up to date knowledge, expertise and skills in the speciality of adolescence and transition including national policies and guidelines
* Good working knowledge of child safeguarding practices nationally and locally.
* Knowledge pertaining to informed consent relating to children / young people
* Knowledge in the importance of Transition and how it can delivered to a wide cohort of patients Trust Wide.
Desirable
* Knowledge of complex musculoskeletal, spinal and oncology conditions
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
RJAH
Twmpath lane
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
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