Specialist Nurse for Transition to Adult Services

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to Lead the Transition service for children with complex needs moving into adult services.

The role of the transition nurse is to improve the experience of transition for young people and their families, providing expertise in relation to adolescents and developing the current service for young people with complex long-term musculoskeletal and spinal conditions.

The applicant will have previous hospital nursing experience, working with children and young people,  experience working in a transitional role for children moving into adult services.

** Pay banding subject to Agenda for Change Evaluation **

**Please note we are unable to support applicants who require OSCE, as the Trust has a separate and limited application process**

Applicants from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.  For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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 The postholder will be hospital based for the majority of the time providing direct specialist care, education and support for patients with transitional care and acting as a specialist resource when liaising with and facilitating the best use of all available services.

Provision of care for transitional care patients, in accordance with national and Trust policies and Frameworks and undertaking a needs-based assessment of the current facilities, services available to patients and their families during transition and to continue to develop the service to assist patients during their transition phase.  Provide independent and unsupervised support to patients, families when preparing the patient and their care group through the transition period.

Where possible to support young people 16 years and above when placed onto an adult ward within the Trust.

Working for our organisation

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. 

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities – including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.