# Transitions CYP Support Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/transitions-cyp-support-nurse/55da4ca0-3682-4555-a411-0df0deefff66 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/transitions-cyp-support-nurse/55da4ca0-3682-4555-a411-0df0deefff66.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Birmingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata if part time - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-21T13:21:35.582Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Birmingham/The_Royal_Orthopaedic_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Safeguarding/Safeguarding-v8150073 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8150073?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.roh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Transitions CYP Support Nurse will be part of the Transitions team to support children and young people (CYP) with orthopaedic, rehabilitation and long-term health needs as they transition from children to adult healthcare services. Working as part of the Safeguarding and Vulnerabilities Team, the post holder will contribute to care planning, assessment, implementing reasonable adjustments and transition support under the direction of the Transitions CYP Nurse and Named Nurse, ensuring that young people receive person-centred care that promotes independence, wellbeing and positive health outcomes. The role will have a particular focus on supporting vulnerable young people and those requiring additional support or advocacy support throughout their transition journey. The post holder will work closely with the Transitions CYP Nurse (band 6) who will oversee daily activity whilst working collaboratively with clinical teams, families, carers, education providers, social care and external agencies to ensure a smooth and effective transition into adult services empowering young people to take control of their health and promoting better long term health outcomes. Named Nurse for CYA and Transitions (Band 7) will provide strategic and operational oversight of the Transitions service. ### Main duties of the job To work as part of the Vulnerabilities Team and support the Transitions Nurse: - Practise always in accordance with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code: Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates. - Maintain active NMC registration and remain professionally accountable for their own practice. - Work within the scope of their competence, recognising limitations and seeking support or supervision where appropriate. - Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development, maintaining knowledge and skills relevant to transition, safeguarding and vulnerability services. - Participate in supervision, appraisal, mandatory training and reflective practice activities. - Contribute to the development of evidence-based practice and support the implementation of national and local policies, procedures and guidelines. - Maintain professional boundaries and uphold confidentiality in accordance with information governance, data protection legislation and Trust policies. - Support the Transitions CYP Nurse in clinical audits, quality improvements and service development activities to enhance patient outcomes and experience. - Contribute to creating an inclusive environment that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and reduces health inequalities for vulnerable young people To undertake any other appropriate role or duty as instructed by line manager ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will support the delivery of transition services in line with national best practice guidance, including: - NHS England's Transition from Children's to Adult Services for Young People Using Health or Social Care Services guidance. - NICE Guideline NG43: Transition from Children's to Adults' Services for Young People Using Health or Social Care Services. - NCEPOD recommendations relating to transition, continuity of care, multidisciplinary working and the management of vulnerable young people with complex healthcare needs. - The Care Quality Commission (CQC) expectations regarding person-centred transition planning and safeguarding. - Relevant safeguarding legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Working Together to Safeguard Children. Please refer to attached job description and person specification. Please note that this job vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered and to avoid disappointment, we advise submitting your application as soon as possible. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post - Demonstrate ability as expert role model in all aspects of work. - Knowledge of vulnerability and health inequalities affecting young people - Understanding of person-centred care. - Knowledge of professional nursing standards and accountability. - Awareness of the challenges faced by young people transitioning to adult services. - Knowledge of national guidance around Transitions - To have awareness and understanding of the SEND process. - Excellent communication/ interpersonal skills verbally and written, numeracy and literacy - Confident in advocating for patients in an appropriate manner **Desirable** - Awareness of how gender, social, economic, race, cultural, linguistic, religious and sexual orientation issues may impact people’s lives - Ability to use supervision effectively - Understanding of the National agenda for safeguarding vulnerable individuals ### Experience **Essential** - Experience as a band 5 nurse working with children and young people in NHS settings - Experience caring for children/young people with long-term health conditions. - Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team. - Experience communicating with patients, families and carers. - Understanding of health inequalities and health promotion - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Working knowledge of clinical and safeguarding practices - Experience of working with families and implementing individualised care plans **Desirable** - Experience of managing complex casework - Working with vulnerable adults and children - Experience of working with Children/Young people with learning disabilities or autism - Experienc and evidence of implementing change ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse (RN) with current registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register - Registered Children's Nurse (RNC) or equivalent paediatric nursing qualification. - Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role. **Desirable** - Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Child Protection and Mental Capacity Act and DOLs/ LPS - Experience of delivering training ## Documents - [jd and person spec (pdf, 776.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10449884) - [transitions cyp support nurse (pdf, 776.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10449881) - [roh recruitment guidance on artificial intelligence (ai) (pdf, 188.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3060) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.