Transition Staff Nurse - Huntingdon

at  North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

The North West Anglia Foundation NHS Foundation Trust transition team is dedicated to developing a person-centred, developmentally appropriate service to support young people aged between 11 and 25 years with a long-term health condition(s).
The post holder will work cross-site alongside the Transition Co-ordinator to advise & support young people & their families/carers as they navigate from paediatric to adult health services.
They will help to ensure young people and their families/carers feel welcome, informed and have relevant, up to date and effective information and communication to facilitate their smooth transition to adult services.
To support the Transition coordinator in day to day tasks and service development
To proactively engage with young people, their families and carers to ensure they have the relevant information, education and support to facilitate a smooth transition to adult services.
Liaise alongside the Transition Co-ordinator, with the MDT to try to facilitate joined up, collaborative working between services and divisions to ensure the best possible outcome for the young people and their families
* Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time*
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);

NHS PENSION SCHEME:

Flexible working opportunities;
Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Career development and training;
Wellbeing support and activities;
In-house physiotherapy Service;
On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
This job description provides a broad framework within which the post holder will undertake a range of duties. It will also be subject to regular review and will be amended to reflect service change in consultation with the post holder.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL:

Act as link person for young people & their families/carers with other professionals & services
Promote self-esteem & optimism whilst assisting in service development.
Be aware and understand the guidelines relating to Child Protection issues.
Access IT systems, enter and retrieve basic data and log out, e ffectively respond to telephone enquiries and escalating to transition co-ordinator or senior colleague as required
Liaise with relevant colleagues, and work closely to maintain communication channels with key stakeholders by keeping up to date with national transition guidelines, policies, procedures, pathways and materials.
when necessary, assist in the organisation and co-ordination meetings, set agendas and take minutes & monitor action-trackers
Contribute to data collection as required
Deal with highly sensitive information and patient data, adhering to IG regulations
Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families at all time
To promote a young peoples focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health, social care and other agency professionals
To assist the organisation and take part in trust wide transition events
Undertake learning activities with young people that are enjoyable, challenging & educational
Promote and support the young person with sexual health advice
Promote and support discussion with the young person on general health, diet, alcohol, drugs and physical wellbeing
Promote and support the young person with self-care and medication management
Promote discussion on education and career pathways
Act as an advocate for families throughout the transition process
Limit risk of cross-infection to patients and other staff by adhering to all infection control guidelines & advice
Be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s infection control / Risk management policies & attend regular updates on fire and manual handling in line with Trust policy
Advise parents/carers on appropriate health and safety issues
Maintain personal standards of health, security and safety
Promote anti-discriminatory practice
Maintain the confidentiality of information
Promote and support individual rights and choice within service delivery
Acknowledge individual’s personal beliefs and identity
Support individuals through effective communications
Provide support to young people and their families’ in preparation of transition to adult services, and to signpost to appropriate follow on services
Engage, motivate, support and encourage teams in development and application of transition pathways
Work with Transition Co-ordinator to provide support for each individual referred to the service
To assist in the organisation of MDTs or attend reviews e.g. EHCP
Support specialities in using transition tools e.g. health passports, acute admission plans etc.
Enable the family/carers of young people to empower the young people in their care
Use expert professional judgement, analytical and problem solving skills (evidence based) in the surveillance and recognition of changes in patient’s condition, referring changes to medical clinicians as necessary.
Demonstrate and utilise specialist skills and knowledge to provide innovative practice in transitional and general nursing care
To promote a seamless service to children/young people through hospital and in the community as required, providing on-going and structured education and support for young people and their families
To maintain a professional attitude and work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times acting as a professional role model leading by example in regard to behaviours, attitude, conduct and appearance
To demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to Trust Policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding of children
Document and escalate concerns ensuring the safety of the young person at all times
Support families and young people in times of distress and anxiety and escalate to transition co-ordinator, consultants or other relevant healthcare professional
Contribute to My Performance Appraisal (MPA) with manager or supervisor
Contribute at meetings/groups to represent & promote the needs of young people & the transition service
To support all health care staff on matters relating to transitional care promoting the development of clinically effective care that is seamless between settings.
Support staff and engage with various specialities to deliver a joint approach to transition
Contribute to development and adherence to transition audit processes
Highlight barriers during transition process so as to contribute to the constant evaluation & improvement of the transition service
The post holder will work across the whole trust, organisation, boundaries and locations
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining key links with the local transition network
To maintain high standards of Transitional Care the post holder will help to identify gaps in current service provision and assist in developing effective, efficient patient pathways
If clinical need/acuity demands, to support the clinical area with any acute nursing tasks where they fall within the limits of your capability
To support and work with the transition co-ordinator in delivering transition training to all members of staff.
Identify own education and development needs, access appropriate learning opportunities to ensure clinical knowledge is continuously updated
Participate in clinical supervision / preceptorship / mentorship as required
To assess and evaluate the health education needs of the young person and their carers about their condition including medication and treatment and to provide verbal and written information about the conditions that is age and culturally
Maintain own clinical development needs to enable working on the children’s wards in times of need / high demand
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