Paediatric-to-Adult Transition Specialist

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals seeks a specialist practitioner to coordinate transitions for young people up to 25 with complex conditions. You will manage a caseload, plan person-centred care with families, and coordinate referrals across health, social care and education.

You will lead the Transition Forum, provide staff education, and help shape local pathways while ensuring safeguarding and service improvement. NMC registration and mentorship qualification are essential.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration.
• Mentorship qualification and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe, person-centred transitions for young people up to 25 with complex long-term conditions.
• Manage a designated caseload and plan care with families and carers.
• Lead the Transition Forum and liaise with staff, patients and carers.
• Coordinate referrals and ensure timely, continuous care across services.
• Provide specialist transition advice, education and support to staff and families.
• Contribute to safeguarding and quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement local policies, pathways and procedures.
• Maintain records, collect data and support audits.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Person-centred care

Communication with families

Leadership in forums

Education

Mentorship qualification

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals seeks a specialist practitioner to coordinate transitions for young people up to 25 with complex conditions. You will manage a caseload, plan person-centred care with families, and coordinate referrals across health, social care and education.

You will lead the Transition Forum, provide staff education, and help shape local pathways while ensuring safeguarding and service improvement. NMC registration and mentorship qualification are essential.