Transition Nurse- Adult LeadinDoncasterinDoncasterPUBLISHED FRI 14 FEB 2025
Opportunity to significantly improve the transition experience for young people and their families, making a meaningful impact on their healthcare journey.
Collaboration with a diverse group of healthcare professionals from adult and pediatric specialties, fostering a rich, multidisciplinary work environment.
Involvement in the development and implementation of cost-effective, safe, and sustainable healthcare processes tailored to the needs of young patients.
Opportunity to lead the mapping and analysis of transitional pathways, contributing to the continual improvement of health services for young people.
Support and mentorship role for healthcare professionals, enhancing the quality of care provided during complex transitional arrangements.
Creation and delivery of training packages for staff, strengthening the organization's capability and ensuring high standards in adolescent health care.
Engagement with current national guidelines, ensuring that the trust's policies and pathways remain up-to-date and aligned with best practices in healthcare.
The role of Transition Nurse - Adult Lead at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT involves enhancing the transition experience for young people and their families by fostering partnerships among healthcare professionals in both pediatric and adult specialties. The position requires the candidate to assess and develop transitional pathways, ensuring they are safe, sustainable, and cost-effective, while also conducting gap analyses against national guidelines. This role emphasises building collaborative relationships, providing support for complex transition arrangements, and developing training programs related to adolescent health for staff across the Trust. The successful candidate will also ensure that the trust's policies and pathways regarding transition are current and in line with national standards.
Opportunity to significantly improve the transition experience for young people and their families, making a meaningful impact on their healthcare journey.
Collaboration with a diverse group of healthcare professionals from adult and pediatric specialties, fostering a rich, multidisciplinary work environment.
Involvement in the development and implementation of cost-effective, safe, and sustainable healthcare processes tailored to the needs of young patients.
Opportunity to lead the mapping and analysis of transitional pathways, contributing to the continual improvement of health services for young people.
Support and mentorship role for healthcare professionals, enhancing the quality of care provided during complex transitional arrangements.
Creation and delivery of training packages for staff, strengthening the organization's capability and ensuring high standards in adolescent health care.
Engagement with current national guidelines, ensuring that the trust's policies and pathways remain up-to-date and aligned with best practices in healthcare.
This is an exciting opportunity to improve the young person's experience of transition and that of their families by developing partnerships with them, along with the professionals from adult and paediatric specialities.
You will be required to develop processes that are cost effective, safe and sustainable and support health professionals in delivering developmentally appropriate healthcare for young people.
This will involve mapping the current transitional pathways for Children and Young people for each speciality and implement a programme of gap analysis (using national guidance) and support where such pathways are not in place, with final report to divisional board to take forward actions that are beyond the remit of the transition team.
Build working relationships with professionals from both Children's and Adult services for effective transitional pathway development and provide support to healthcare professionals when transitional arrangements are complex.
You will support young people and families by ensuring their transition occurs in a cohesive and a coordinated manner and there is effective liaison with central transition teams in adult services to facilitate transition and problem solve barriers jointly.
Develop and provide suitable transition and adolescent health training packages for various staff groups with the Trust and ensure all specialities have transitional pathways which are developed jointly with adult services. Ensure the trust's transition related policies and pathways are up to date and implement national guidance as appropriate.
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Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential
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1. Can you tell us about your nursing background and experience in working with young people during their transition to adult services?
2. What specific experiences have prepared you for the role of Transition Nurse in this setting?
3. In your opinion, what are the key challenges faced by young people during the transition from children's to adult services, and how do you think these can be addressed?
4. How familiar are you with current national guidelines regarding transitional pathways for young people? Can you provide examples of how you have applied them in your previous roles?
5. Describe your approach to building and maintaining effective working relationships with professionals from both children’s and adult services.
1. Can you tell us about your nursing background and experience in working with young people during their transition to adult services?
2. What specific experiences have prepared you for the role of Transition Nurse in this setting?
3. In your opinion, what are the key challenges faced by young people during the transition from children's to adult services, and how do you think these can be addressed?
4. How familiar are you with current national guidelines regarding transitional pathways for young people? Can you provide examples of how you have applied them in your previous roles?
5. Describe your approach to building and maintaining effective working relationships with professionals from both children’s and adult services.
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To work as a Transition Nurse - Adult Lead in the UK, you typically need a combination of specialized skills, qualifications, and personal attributes. Here’s a breakdown of the essential skills and requirements:
Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A registered nurse qualification (e.g., Bachelor of Science in Nursing) is essential. You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.
2. Specialization: Experience and/or additional qualifications in areas such as adult nursing, mental health nursing, learning disabilities, or community nursing may be beneficial.
3. CPD: Continuous professional development (CPD) is vital. Keeping up-to-date with the latest practices and policies in healthcare is crucial.
Skills:
1. Clinical Skills:
- Strong clinical assessment skills to evaluate and triage patients.
- Knowledge of adult health and public health principles.
2. Transition Planning:
- Expertise in transition processes from pediatric to adult healthcare services, particularly in managing chronic conditions or disabilities.
- Familiarity with the complex needs of patients transitioning to adult services.
3. Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising with patients, families, and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to convey complex medical information in an understandable manner.
4. Leadership and Management:
- Skills in leading a team of nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to develop and implement care plans, policies, and protocols.
5. Advocacy and Support:
- Strong advocacy skills to support patients and their families during the transition process.
- Empathy and active listening to understand patient and family concerns.
6. Coordination and Organization:
- Capability to coordinate care across various services and ensure continuity during transitions.
- Strong organizational skills to manage caseloads and prioritize tasks effectively.
7. Interpersonal Skills:
- Ability to build trusting relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills when addressing issues that arise during transitions.
8. Cultural Competence:
- Awareness and understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds and their impact on health and healthcare access.
9. Technological Proficiency:
- Competence in using digital health records and other relevant healthcare technologies.
10. Research and Evaluation:
- Ability to engage in and evaluate current practices, contributing to continuous improvement in patient care and transition processes.
Personal Attributes:
- Empathetic and Patient-Centered: A genuine desire to support individuals and their families during potentially challenging transitions.
- Resilient: The capacity to cope with the emotional challenges often encountered in healthcare settings.
- Flexibility: Adaptability to work in various environments and with diverse patient populations.
Additional Considerations:
- Experience in community healthcare, health education, or working with young adults is often valuable for this role.
- Some positions may require specific training related to safeguarding, mental health, or chronic disease management.
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