Lead Transition Nurse Learning Disabilities CHC
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Job summary
The Transition Nurse is a brand-new post which has been developed within the CHC Learning Disability Team. It is an exciting opportunity to develop a pathway to ensure the smooth transition of care for young people who require transition from the children's Continuing Care into the adult pathway for CHC.
The successful candidate will provide a dedicated point of contact between clinicians, clients, and carers. We are currently looking for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse with experience in leading on transition.
Continuing Health Care is the name given to a package of care that is arranged and funded by the NHS for adults who have a primary health need that cannot be met by universal and specialist services.
The role will entail coordinating the process and pathways for young people transitioning to adult continuing health care and other adult health and social care provision, identifying gaps in the coordination of care and liaising with children and adult services to promote a seamless local multidisciplinary approach to transition.
Successful candidates will have excellent communication and assessment skills; be resilient, able to work autonomously but also work as part of a team. Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and multi-agency working is required.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will have excellent communication and assessment skills; be resilient, able to work autonomously but also work as part of a team. Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and multi-agency working is required.
Experience of multi-agency working is an essential requirement for the post as close collaboration takes place with community and acute services as well as education and social care. Working knowledge of the continuing healthcare framework and SEND agenda is required. Knowledge and understanding in the planning and delivery of the liberty protection is essential.
About us
Birmingham and Solihull ICB is the largest clinically led commissioning organisation in England. We look after a population of around 1.3 million people. We are responsible for planning and commissioning health services for people living in Birmingham and Solihull and work as part of a large, complex system of health and social care which includes local authorities, providers, the independent sector, and GP practices.
This is a great opportunity and an exciting time to be a part of an experienced and committed service. If you are hardworking, innovative, and committed to making a difference to the lives of young people, then we look forward to hearing from you.
The ICB is committed to having a workforce which is representative of the population of Birmingham and Solihull. Our current staffing profile demonstrates that we are not as representative as we would like to be at this level within the organisation. We would actively welcome applications from males for this role.
The ICB is registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We actively welcome applications from applicants with a disability and commit to shortlisting all such suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you require in order to participate in the recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
24 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
529-5579921
Job locations
First Floor | Wesleyan |
Colmore Circus |
Birmingham |
B4 6AR
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board
Address
First Floor | Wesleyan |
Colmore Circus |
Birmingham |
B4 6AR
Employer's website
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