Job summary Keech Hospice are seeking a part-time Transition Senior Nurse (22.5 hours per week) to join our growing close knit team. Main duties of the job As a Transition Senior Nurse you will work with our established Transition Lead to support young people receiving hospice care and their families as they prepare for adulthood. Youll be working across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes offering compassion, expertise, and support every step of the way. Support the transition of young people to Adult Social Care, Education and/or heath services Offer advice to colleagues regarding transition issues Ensure appropriate advice, advocacy and information is provided to young people aged between 14 and 25 Ensure Keech Hospice meets the required standard regarding transition of care About us Keech provide free, specialist care for Adults in Luton and South Bedfordshire, and children from Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes living with a life limiting illness. Keech supports adults and children to live pain and symptom free, to spend untroubled time with their loved one, to understand whats happening to them, to stay out of hospital and to make the most of the time they have. In return you will receive: Continuity of your NHS pension scheme Develop and progress through the pay grade banding on a competency-based framework Access to specialist internal training and additional external courses Supported Training through Mentoring and Clinical Coaches 29 days annual leave PLUS Bank Holidays Free onsite secure parking Buy & Sell holidays £500 referral scheme incentive Onsite subsidised restaurant Cycle to work Scheme Health Cash plan Wellbeing & Employee Assistance Programme Blue Light Discount Card Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £21,600 to £25,676 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number KEE1080877 Job locations Keech Hospice Care Great Bramingham Lane Streatley LU3 3NT Job description Job responsibilities Accountable to: Associate Director Patient Services (Children) Responsible for;Improving Transition for young people in hospice care in line with the Keech transition pathway Supporting young people and their family as they prepare for adulthood Establishing relationships with the range of professionals who support the young people on the caseload Hours of work:Part time 22 hours per week. Flexibility for some evening and weekend work required Location/primary base Keech Hospice Care Job Purpose:To support the transition of young people with Life Limiting or Life-Threatening Conditions who access hospice care and are transitioning from Children to Adult Social Care, Education and/or Health Services. To provide support between children and adult services for the organisation, acting as a resource to colleagues regarding transition issues and offer advice as required. Ensuring appropriate advice, advocacy and information is available to young people between 14 and 25 years of age, and/or their families. Ensure the Keech Hospice Care Transitional Care Policy and Procedure and pathway promote achievable processes and outcomes for young people and their families To support the wider MDT to maintain transition pathways for all Young People under Keech Hospice Care, requiring transition to adult hospice services. Work with key partner organisations across designated Keech areas to understand training requirements of relevant staff members across all the partner organisations and support training where appropriate To ensure that Keech Hospice Care is meeting the NICE Quality Standards Transition from children to adult services for young people using health or social care services (NG43). To ensure that new guidance for transition informs delivery of Keech services Key relationships Keech Services Adult Hospices in each locality Health, social care & education organisations Regional & National Transition networks Specific Duties:Young people Maintain the support of a caseload of young people from 14 years upwards registered with Keech Childrens services Work with Keech colleagues to maintain consistent, high quality support for young people and their families throughout the transition process. To be proactive in helping young people to plan for their future, ensuring plans can be adapted in response to changing wishes and circumstances. Facilitate collaboration between the young person, their family members and professionals to ensure plans are in place and are effective. To provide support, guidance and education to the young person, their family and the care team in Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA), Liberty Protection Safeguards, Advocacy and Best Interests Ensure that service users and their families are involved in the planning and development of adolescent and transition pathways, ensuring the voice of the young person is heard. Professionals Work collaboratively with all professionals Take the lead in the hospice on all aspects of transition working collaboratively with colleagues to establish and sustain a Transition special interest group Actively participate in Transition Networks develop knowledge and understanding and contribute to the development of others. Provide expertise, advice and support to teams to ensure the provision of high quality care for young people and families by ensuring transition is embedded into service development and planning. Promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of transition for young people through research and evidence-based practice. Support the Keech Youth group to foster ongoing supportive relationships with young people in a social setting Service Delivery Work with young people and family members to obtain feedback to identify the needs of the young people on the Keech caseload. Attend and contribute to childrens service social activities and events that support young people on the transition caseload Attend network meetings with relevant services to support the development of services that are responsive to young peoples needs. Work with adult hospices in support of their developing services that can be delivered for young people Where appropriate, participate in the delivery of services in the adult hospice setting Work with measurable outcomes for safety, patient experience and service efficiency and assist in the identification and measurement of appropriate transition outcome measures Monitor standards of care in respect to the healthcare transition of children and young people. Data collection to demonstrate achievement of identified Key Performance Indicators Education Work with stakeholders to identify training requirements needed to support service developments to mee the needs of young people Participate in training for health, social and education professionals Where appropriate support the delivery of clinical training Actively participate in the delivery of transition workshops for parents and the Keech Project ECHO Transition Community of Practice Duties in common with other members of staff:To report and record accidents and incidents. To be an ambassador for the charity. To uphold the values of the charity. To maintain the best appearance of your immediate working area. To demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude to staff and volunteers. Respect confidentiality applying to all Hospice areas. Respect confidentiality applying to all Hospice areas. To promote the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults Abide by your Professional Code of Conduct To adhere to the Infection prevention and Control, Management of Medicines and Record Keeping Policies and Procedures set by the charity and the Care Quality Commission. To adhere to the guidelines within the Childrens Service Standard Operating Procedure To behave at all times with complete integrity, respecting professional dignity and ensuring that actions enhance the reputation of themselves and the charity. To be effective and innovative in ensuring staff and volunteer welfare is paramount. To ensure cost-effective use of all resources and seek ways to reduce costs while maintaining quality of service and operation. To undertake projects as agreed with the operational and senior management team. To undertake any other reasonable duty that may be required from time to time Duties in common with other operational managers:To behave at all times with complete integrity, respecting professional dignity and ensuring that actions enhance the reputation of themselves and the charity. To be effective and innovative in ensuring staff and volunteer welfare is paramount. To ensure cost-effective use of all resources and seek ways to reduce costs while maintaining quality of service and operation. To undertake projects as agreed with the operational and senior management team. To undertake any other reasonable duty that may be required from time to time. Training and EducationTo develop training of staff and volunteers. Create and promote a learning environment by maximising teaching and learning opportunities for all nursing and care staff caring for patients with a life limiting illness. Participate in own Individual Performance Review on an annual basis and be willing to receive further training as identified through this process. To be responsible for liaison with your line manager regarding your own development needs and maintain professional registration if applicable. Participate in education programmes within and outside the Hospice as required. To deliver wider training initiatives and promotional activity in the best interests of the charity. Health and SafetyTo adhere to Fire and Health and Safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment at all times. Policies and ProceduresTo take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these. Equal OpportunitiesTo treat everyone with whom you have contact through your work with equal dignity and respect regardless of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, disability, age, or any other factor that could be used in a discriminatory manner. Job description Job responsibilities Accountable to: Associate Director Patient Services (Children) Responsible for;Improving Transition for young people in hospice care in line with the Keech transition pathway Supporting young people and their family as they prepare for adulthood Establishing relationships with the range of professionals who support the young people on the caseload Hours of work:Part time 22 hours per week. Flexibility for some evening and weekend work required Location/primary base Keech Hospice Care Job Purpose:To support the transition of young people with Life Limiting or Life-Threatening Conditions who access hospice care and are transitioning from Children to Adult Social Care, Education and/or Health Services. To provide support between children and adult services for the organisation, acting as a resource to colleagues regarding transition issues and offer advice as required. Ensuring appropriate advice, advocacy and information is available to young people between 14 and 25 years of age, and/or their families. Ensure the Keech Hospice Care Transitional Care Policy and Procedure and pathway promote achievable processes and outcomes for young people and their families To support the wider MDT to maintain transition pathways for all Young People under Keech Hospice Care, requiring transition to adult hospice services. Work with key partner organisations across designated Keech areas to understand training requirements of relevant staff members across all the partner organisations and support training where appropriate To ensure that Keech Hospice Care is meeting the NICE Quality Standards Transition from children to adult services for young people using health or social care services (NG43). To ensure that new guidance for transition informs delivery of Keech services Key relationships Keech Services Adult Hospices in each locality Health, social care & education organisations Regional & National Transition networks Specific Duties:Young people Maintain the support of a caseload of young people from 14 years upwards registered with Keech Childrens services Work with Keech colleagues to maintain consistent, high quality support for young people and their families throughout the transition process. To be proactive in helping young people to plan for their future, ensuring plans can be adapted in response to changing wishes and circumstances. Facilitate collaboration between the young person, their family members and professionals to ensure plans are in place and are effective. To provide support, guidance and education to the young person, their family and the care team in Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA), Liberty Protection Safeguards, Advocacy and Best Interests Ensure that service users and their families are involved in the planning and development of adolescent and transition pathways, ensuring the voice of the young person is heard. Professionals Work collaboratively with all professionals Take the lead in the hospice on all aspects of transition working collaboratively with colleagues to establish and sustain a Transition special interest group Actively participate in Transition Networks develop knowledge and understanding and contribute to the development of others. Provide expertise, advice and support to teams to ensure the provision of high quality care for young people and families by ensuring transition is embedded into service development and planning. Promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of transition for young people through research and evidence-based practice. Support the Keech Youth group to foster ongoing supportive relationships with young people in a social setting Service Delivery Work with young people and family members to obtain feedback to identify the needs of the young people on the Keech caseload. Attend and contribute to childrens service social activities and events that support young people on the transition caseload Attend network meetings with relevant services to support the development of services that are responsive to young peoples needs. Work with adult hospices in support of their developing services that can be delivered for young people Where appropriate, participate in the delivery of services in the adult hospice setting Work with measurable outcomes for safety, patient experience and service efficiency and assist in the identification and measurement of appropriate transition outcome measures Monitor standards of care in respect to the healthcare transition of children and young people. Data collection to demonstrate achievement of identified Key Performance Indicators Education Work with stakeholders to identify training requirements needed to support service developments to mee the needs of young people Participate in training for health, social and education professionals Where appropriate support the delivery of clinical training Actively participate in the delivery of transition workshops for parents and the Keech Project ECHO Transition Community of Practice Duties in common with other members of staff:To report and record accidents and incidents. To be an ambassador for the charity. To uphold the values of the charity. To maintain the best appearance of your immediate working area. To demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude to staff and volunteers. Respect confidentiality applying to all Hospice areas. Respect confidentiality applying to all Hospice areas. To promote the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults Abide by your Professional Code of Conduct To adhere to the Infection prevention and Control, Management of Medicines and Record Keeping Policies and Procedures set by the charity and the Care Quality Commission. To adhere to the guidelines within the Childrens Service Standard Operating Procedure To behave at all times with complete integrity, respecting professional dignity and ensuring that actions enhance the reputation of themselves and the charity. To be effective and innovative in ensuring staff and volunteer welfare is paramount. To ensure cost-effective use of all resources and seek ways to reduce costs while maintaining quality of service and operation. To undertake projects as agreed with the operational and senior management team. To undertake any other reasonable duty that may be required from time to time Duties in common with other operational managers:To behave at all times with complete integrity, respecting professional dignity and ensuring that actions enhance the reputation of themselves and the charity. To be effective and innovative in ensuring staff and volunteer welfare is paramount. To ensure cost-effective use of all resources and seek ways to reduce costs while maintaining quality of service and operation. To undertake projects as agreed with the operational and senior management team. To undertake any other reasonable duty that may be required from time to time. Training and EducationTo develop training of staff and volunteers. Create and promote a learning environment by maximising teaching and learning opportunities for all nursing and care staff caring for patients with a life limiting illness. Participate in own Individual Performance Review on an annual basis and be willing to receive further training as identified through this process. To be responsible for liaison with your line manager regarding your own development needs and maintain professional registration if applicable. Participate in education programmes within and outside the Hospice as required. To deliver wider training initiatives and promotional activity in the best interests of the charity. Health and SafetyTo adhere to Fire and Health and Safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment at all times. Policies and ProceduresTo take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these. Equal OpportunitiesTo treat everyone with whom you have contact through your work with equal dignity and respect regardless of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, disability, age, or any other factor that could be used in a discriminatory manner. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse Desirable Advanced level communication skills Experience Essential Demonstrable experience working with young people with palliative care and complex needs Experience of face to face work with young adults and families in a formal or informal setting Experience of managing a caseload of young people to meet targeted outcomes Desirable Experience of working in a community setting Additional Criteria Essential Understanding of the needs of young adults with life-limiting illness Ability to engage young adults and families in the process of assessing and identifying needs in relation to transition Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work in collaboration with other professionals/teams Desirable Teaching and presentation skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse Desirable Advanced level communication skills Experience Essential Demonstrable experience working with young people with palliative care and complex needs Experience of face to face work with young adults and families in a formal or informal setting Experience of managing a caseload of young people to meet targeted outcomes Desirable Experience of working in a community setting Additional Criteria Essential Understanding of the needs of young adults with life-limiting illness Ability to engage young adults and families in the process of assessing and identifying needs in relation to transition Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work in collaboration with other professionals/teams Desirable Teaching and presentation skills 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Keech Hospice Care Address Keech Hospice Care Great Bramingham Lane Streatley LU3 3NT Employer's website https://www.keech.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)