Job summary
Internal applicants only
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced RSCN Nurse to undertake a non-clinical secondment role to develop and drive forward quality focused care for young people who require transitional healthcare across the specialities within Sheffield Children's Hospital.
We are looking for an experienced nurse with knowledge of healthcare 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 healthcare transition.
The post holder will be involved in supporting healthcare transition across the Trust and sharing your learning expertise.
We are a small team consisting of a Lead Nurse, Consultant Lead, Management lead, Transition Co-ordinators, Youth Liaison and Engagement Co-ordinators and Team Admin.
This is a 10.5 hour post. Part of the role will require the post holder to attend some key meetings as and when required both locally 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
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details
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
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details
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
- Commitment to Self Development
- Commitment to Evolution of nursing practice
- Commitment to Management of change
- Commitment to Quality focused services
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
- Commitment to Self Development
- Commitment to Evolution of nursing practice
- Commitment to Management of change
- Commitment to Quality focused services
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).
