Transition Nurse

Transformationunitgm; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An integrated health care provider seeks a passionate Band 6 Transition Nurse to join the Children’s Community Nursing Team in Oldham. The role involves delivering exceptional care for children and young people, managing caseloads, and contributing to community health initiatives. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth, education delivery, and engagement in multidisciplinary teamwork, along with a commitment to high-quality care.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Protected hours for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Demonstrable experience at Band 5 or Band 6.
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Lead in delivering exceptional, evidence-based care for young people aged 13 to 19.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate tailored care plans.
• Deliver education programs for professionals, parents, and carers.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

Degree / diploma in children’s / paediatric nursing studies

Job description

Main area Children's Community Nursing Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term / secondment dependent upon successful applicants current employment status) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Role is Monday to Friday, with some weekend, bank holiday and evening work dependent upon the needs of the service. The role also includes end of life care to support CCNT out of hours as required.) Job ref 236-OCO-NM373-25

Employer Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Integrated Care Centre Town Oldham Salary Pro-rata Closing 02/07/2025 23:59

Transition Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

Are you a Band 5 or Band 6 Children's Nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you have a desire to work in a great workplace with remarkable people who make a difference every day? If this is you then we would love you to come and work with us and see for yourself.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Transition Nurse to work within the Children’s Community Nursing Team (CCNT) in Oldham. This is a full time 12 months fixed term / secondment post; Monday to Friday, with some weekend, bank holiday and evening work as required to meet the needs of the service. Successful candidates must have demonstrable experience at Band 5 or Band 6.

Community experience is desirable however consideration will be given to applicants without should suitable evidence of transition or complex care be provided.

The CCNT provides care closer to home for babies, children and young people across the Oldham area who have a diagnosis of a short term/acute illness; chronic/long term conditions; complex and additional health needs and end of life care. The postholder will work as part of the CCNT, working closely with key stakeholder partners from community, acute secondary and tertiary settings, local authority and the voluntary sector.

The (CCNT) provide a weekend and out-of-hours service (including 24/7 end of life care) and the post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service.

The post holder will be located at the Integrated Care Centre, Oldham.

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about transforming young lives? We’re seeking a dynamic and compassionate Children’s Community Transition Nurse to lead the way in delivering exceptional, evidence-based care for children and young people aged 13 to 19 (with the potential to support up to 25 in special cases).

In this vital role, you’ll work across diverse community settings, providing holistic care to young people with a wide range of health conditions. You’ll be the key connector—assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating tailored care plans that truly make a difference. Manage your own caseload and serve as a trusted link between primary, secondary, and tertiary care providers.

But that’s not all. You’ll also have the opportunity to shape the future by delivering engaging education programs for professionals, parents, and carers. Your flexible approach and innovative mindset will inspire positive change and support young people on their journey to health and independence.

Ready to be a catalyst for change? Join us and help shape brighter futures.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person specification

Professional Registration

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (RN Child or RSCN)

Qualifications

• Degree / diploma in children’s / paediatric nursing studies
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
• Assessor and/or supervisor
• V300 Non Medical Prescribing
• CSP Children’s Community Nursing

Knowledge, Training and Experience

• Post registration experience at band 5
• Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge
• Knowledge of current paediatric practices
• Experience of community nursing
• Experience of caring for children and young people with acute and complex health needs
• Experience of developing protocols and policies
• Experience of the use of clinical systems
• Experience of multidisciplinary working across a range of settings including care and education
• Experience of caseload management
• Evidence of knowledge regarding transition and SEND guidance and policies
• Awareness and understanding of Adult & Child Protection Policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to coordinate your workload and supervise members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care
• Demonstrate initiative to proactively problem solve
• Ability to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care
• Excellent communication/ interpersonal skills
• Training/ teaching skills to other professionals and families
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to mentor/preceptor new staff members
• Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes

The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs.

We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received, or if an internal redeployee has been identified.

For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.

The NCA does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Read more about this here .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Lisa Fern Job title Children's Nursing Service Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07395374407 Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Lisa Fern on [e-mail] or 07395374407