Job summary
The post holder will be an autonomous clinical nurse specialist/practitioner working collaboratively, and leading on all components, to provide the effective transition from Children and Young Peoples Services into Adult Services who access the services at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Playing a pivotal role in making a difference, improving patient care and patient experience/care pathways.
The successful post holder will benefit from the many training opportunities offered by the Trust ,to support both the transition to adult services and their own professional development.
We are seeking to recruit a marvellously motivated, engaging and energetic clinical nurse specialist to support children, and their families, transition successfully to adult services.
The focus of this role will be to empower, educate and inform patients and their families through the transitional phase in order that they may continue their care in an adult environment. The post holder will provide inspirational leadership and direction to all members of the team and service.
To have considerable experience and expertise in the care and management of patients during the transition from children services to adult services, and be able to advise and support other members of the hospital and community teams
Main duties of the job
To act as an expert resource , giving advice, education/training and support that is appropriately planned to meet the individual's needs empowering them to manage their treatment regimes
Provide a clinical-led transitional service as a specialised co-ordinator working with a specified group of older children/young adults with complex musculoskeletal, spinal and oncology conditions and any additional complex needs.
Working withing the wide geographical area that the Trust covers providing expert advice and information through close liaison with a broad range of other disciplines and agencies, including education, social services, voluntary agencies, and primary care and community specialist disability services and other providers. To facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients and relatives/carers. Co-ordinates patient care pathways and liaises across organisational boundaries.
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take responsibility for the ongoing clinical management of this cohort of patients in the clinic and ward/department settings and into the community through liaison with their local health care providers
To act as an advocate for those families giving expert support and advice based on best practice and close communication with other members of the multi-professional team.
The postholder will be key at identifying potential development opportunities within the transition pathway and working with the Paediatric leadership team to implement these. To project lead and implement change and pathways in partnership with other Health Care Professionals.
Act as a visible role model setting and maintaining expected standards of personal behaviour and appearance and ensure effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and relatives. Lead by example, develop yourself and other staff, influence the way care is provided, be open and responsive to the needs of others. Work alongside staff to support their development in practice.
To lead on the running of a support group for transitional patients and their family/carers.
To actively involve service users in providing feedback of their experiences of the current service and suggestions for improvements through facilitation of support groups and transition workshops also roadshow events.
To maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment records, submitting relevant statistics, reports and activity data as required to a high standard.
To take a lead in developing the quality and availability of transition related information for young people and their family units.
To ensure the Trust has appropriate policies and processes for transition to adult services are effective and evidence-based care in conjunction with other members of the multi-professional team
To provide accurate and timely information to inform Trust/National databases as required
To work within local and national frameworks to implement service changes
To lead in the provision of high-quality teaching and training in the area of Transition to adult care/services in collaboration with national and local guidance and input from experts by experience
To firmly embed the early help agenda within the Transitions service by identifying risks or vulnerabilities that could lead to harm or abuse without intervention
Promote equality, diversity, and rights, and treat others with dignity and respect ensuring services are developed, managed, and delivered to meet the specific needs. Promoting health and welling by tackling inequalities.
Representing and reporting to Trust sub-board committees, such as Children and Young People Meetings internal . Also external meetings as delegated to attend and actively participate in.
Provide written information for patients and their families in the form of educational leaflets and website pages. Adapt communication methods appropriately to ensure the patient voice is heard throughout their care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Children's Nursing/RN Child/RSCN
- Current professional NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) within the last 12 months
- Post registration qualification Degree or Equivalent plus relevant experience
- Mentor/assessor training /experience
- Safeguarding Training - Level 3 current
Desirable
- Possesses or willing to work towards undertaking a master's degree
- Teaching qualification
- Specialist training in Transition to Adult Services, speciality training
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in the care and management of children /young people
- Evidence of formal and informal teaching skills , experience of teaching , assessing , coaching
- In-depth knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Child Protection and Mental Capacity Act and Liberty Protection Safeguards
- Organisational skills and ability to lead a team and manage performance
- Have recent clinical experience at Band 6
Desirable
- Experience in writing and presenting reports
- Research and Audit and benchmarking and service evaluation work
- Counselling skills
- Experience at a Band 7
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Transition to adult services frameworks, such as Ready, Steady, Go and working with these
- Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post , new ways of delivering services
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation /guidance and initiatives that influence clinical practice and patient group
- Ability to motivate others and be self-motivating, to develop self and other practitioners
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, both verbally and written at various levels; with ability to adapt communication as required for children, young people, and families under stress
- Ability to work autonomously , to prioritise and delegate appropriately
- Good facilitation, presentation, teaching and assessing skills and support learning
- Excellent role model, resourceful and imaginative
Desirable
- Excellent negotiation skills and conflict resolution skills
- Provide supervision for staff including clinical, managerial, and professional
- Ability to produce and present clear reports
- Ability to move projects forward, to undertake audit activity
- Demonstrates ability to think laterally, creatively and innovatively
Personal /other qualities
Essential
- Knowledge of audit process
- Supportive and approachable act as an ambassador
- Demonstrate Trust values, and respect the different cultures and beliefs of patients, colleagues and the organisation
- To identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, risk management /assessment
- Flexibility to cover service requirements
- Ability to work under pressure, deliver to tight deadlines/timescales
Desirable
- Desire to advancement of oneself and others
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham
Bristol Road , South
Northfield , Birmingham
B31 2AP