Job summary
Transition Nurse - Trust-wide Medicine Care Group
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced RSCN Nurse to undertake a secondment to develop and drive forward quality focused care for young people who require transitional care across the specialities within Sheffield Children's Hospital.
We are looking for an experienced nurse with knowledge of transition processes for young people transitioning into adult services. Excellent communication & leadership skills are required, along with the ability to work independently and within the multi-disciplinary services. You should also possess a real passion and interest in adolescent health and transitional care.
The post holder will be involved in transition planning across the Trust which you will be able to drive forward and share your learning expertise. We are a small team consisting of a Lead Nurse, Consultant Lead, Management lead, Transition Co-ordinator and Team Admin.
This a 7.5 hour post, (1 day per week). Part of the role will require the post holder to attend some key meetings as and when required both local and within the Yorkshire and Humber Network (day to be negotiated). There will also be an opportunity to undertake audit work during this secondment.
Main duties of the job
- The coordination and progression of the transition database which identifies the population of young people requiring transition plans for all specialties. The database should allow tracking of the young person through their transitional programme. (Monitoring of DNA rates should be closely monitored to ensure a young person does not get lost in transition).
- Ensure trust transition related policies and pathways are up to date and implement national guidance as appropriate.
- Coordinate the benchmarking of all specialities with the Department of Health's "You're Welcome" young person quality standards so that each speciality may develop suitable action plans to improve the quality of service provision.
- Develop suitable transition training packages for various staff groups with the Trust.
- Ensure all specialities have a suitably published transitional pathways and operational guidelines which are developed jointly with adult services. (New development should include young people themselves in the development of these pathways).
- Ensure every speciality has a named health care professional responsible for their transitional arrangements.
- Develop young people's forums that will seek the views of people using the transitional service and inform future service development.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To maintain confidentiality of information regarding children/ families at all times.
- To communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, both verbally and in writing.
- Provide and receive highly complex or sensitive information where there are barriers to understanding.
- Promote and maintain good and effective communication with patients, relatives, and visitors.
- Ensure parents/carers and the child (when appropriate), have the opportunity to agree and/or negotiate care.
- Communicate and liaise with other departments/ wards in the hospital to provide support and advice on adolescent transition.
- Work closely with the nominated speciality consultants and their teams to support the implementation of the adolescent transition policy, maintenance of databases and the introduction of nationally recognised tools which support a young persons transition to adult services.
- Develop positive communication and working relationships with representatives from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and other area adult hospitals to assist with the development of transition services for young people.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To maintain confidentiality of information regarding children/ families at all times.
- To communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, both verbally and in writing.
- Provide and receive highly complex or sensitive information where there are barriers to understanding.
- Promote and maintain good and effective communication with patients, relatives, and visitors.
- Ensure parents/carers and the child (when appropriate), have the opportunity to agree and/or negotiate care.
- Communicate and liaise with other departments/ wards in the hospital to provide support and advice on adolescent transition.
- Work closely with the nominated speciality consultants and their teams to support the implementation of the adolescent transition policy, maintenance of databases and the introduction of nationally recognised tools which support a young persons transition to adult services.
- Develop positive communication and working relationships with representatives from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and other area adult hospitals to assist with the development of transition services for young people.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child or RSCN) Current registration with NMC Teaching and Mentoring qualification Leadership and management training
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level (MA or MSc) Formal research education
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in paediatric nursing with at least 2 years experience at Band 6 or above Able to demonstrate ongoing professional development Setting & auditing clinical standards Utilisation of research in practice Evidence of change management Evidence of proven leadership skills Evidence of proven leadership qualities Evidence of working independently to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Project management Experience in developing and implementing policies & procedures Experience of teaching in higher education with curriculum development & course leadership
Knowledge
Essential
- Government and other initiatives in respect of children who require transitional care Awareness of potential clinical issues relating to transition care Level 3 safeguarding Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH, infection control Current Nursing/Health Issues Quality Assurance principles
Desirable
- Knowledge of CQUINs Understanding of CQC transition requirements for specialist children's trusts.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical leadership Skills Interpersonal and influencing skills Ability to communicate at all levels Ability to demonstrate excellent IT skills
Desirable
Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Specialities transition care Self Development Evolution of nursing practice Management of change Quality focused services
Demonstrate Trust Values
Essential
- C = Compassion A = Accountability R = Respect E = Excellence.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child or RSCN) Current registration with NMC Teaching and Mentoring qualification Leadership and management training
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level (MA or MSc) Formal research education
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in paediatric nursing with at least 2 years experience at Band 6 or above Able to demonstrate ongoing professional development Setting & auditing clinical standards Utilisation of research in practice Evidence of change management Evidence of proven leadership skills Evidence of proven leadership qualities Evidence of working independently to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Project management Experience in developing and implementing policies & procedures Experience of teaching in higher education with curriculum development & course leadership
Knowledge
Essential
- Government and other initiatives in respect of children who require transitional care Awareness of potential clinical issues relating to transition care Level 3 safeguarding Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH, infection control Current Nursing/Health Issues Quality Assurance principles
Desirable
- Knowledge of CQUINs Understanding of CQC transition requirements for specialist children's trusts.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical leadership Skills Interpersonal and influencing skills Ability to communicate at all levels Ability to demonstrate excellent IT skills
Desirable
Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Specialities transition care Self Development Evolution of nursing practice Management of change Quality focused services
Demonstrate Trust Values
Essential
- C = Compassion A = Accountability R = Respect E = Excellence.
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.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
