Job summary The renal youth support and transition worker is a member of the multi-disciplinary team, allocated to manage and maintain a safe, child and young person-focused environment. The post holder will be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate transition support for young people on the renal ward, renal out-patients clinic and dialysis unit in support of qualified staff. To develop and deliver a comprehensive preparation programme for admission to the transition programme for a successful transfer to an adult renal hospital as well as prepare the young person for self-management of medical condition as an adult The successful candidate will work closely with the renal transplant nursing and medical team. The successful candidate will also support young people in the haemodialysis unit and the other specialist renal modalities. Where deemed necessary the youth and transition workers will also support the attached renal ward. This role also has an element of play and support for our younger renal children and introduction to renal transition. Main duties of the job Promote choice, wellbeing and the protection of all individuals, by being aware of the trust policies on child protection and safeguarding children and by following the correct procedures if you have any concerns. To establish effective rapport with groups, individual children, their families and siblings. Management of the transition clinics including planning, organising and delivering transition clinics alongside the adult hospitals. By assessing how many patients will attend each clinic, the complex needs of the young person that may involve other services, how many clinics each young person may require before transfer and what other support they will require through the transition programme. Proactively participate in multidisciplinary meetings with the adult hospital pre- and post-clinics to plan the best tailored transition package of care for each young person. This will focus on how many clinics each young person attends, taking their needs and conditions into account. Act as the young person's advocate with supporting them to gain confidence in talking to health professionals as well as taking control of their own medical condition and to live as good quality a life as possible by empowering the young person. About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 284-25-7014986-DSNH Job locations Renal Unit Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS trust Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Apprenticeship in Youth work level 2 or 3/Or Equivalent Desirable Child Care qualification at level 3 or above KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE Essential Those working with 16-17 years old will need level 2 Desirable University Degree in Youth work Level 6 PG Diploma in Youth Work ( ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS Essential Communication skills Counselling Skills Sensitivity and understanding Ability to inspire and motivate Ability to remain calm in stressful situations PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE Essential Ability to manage your own workload Essential to be able to use a computer and software packages like: Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, PowerPoint PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES Essential The successful candidate should be capable of managing own workload, meeting deadlines, organising appointments and contacting young people and families in a timely manner The Successful candidate will need to be able to drive, have their own car and have a clean driving license Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Apprenticeship in Youth work level 2 or 3/Or Equivalent Desirable Child Care qualification at level 3 or above KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE Essential Those working with 16-17 years old will need level 2 Desirable University Degree in Youth work Level 6 PG Diploma in Youth Work ( ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS Essential Communication skills Counselling Skills Sensitivity and understanding Ability to inspire and motivate Ability to remain calm in stressful situations PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE Essential Ability to manage your own workload Essential to be able to use a computer and software packages like: Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, PowerPoint PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES Essential The successful candidate should be capable of managing own workload, meeting deadlines, organising appointments and contacting young people and families in a timely manner The Successful candidate will need to be able to drive, have their own car and have a clean driving license Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Renal Unit Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS trust Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)