Transition Lead Practitioner

Posting date22 October 2024

Closing date21/11/2024 15:24:12

Salary£37,088 to £44,085 per year

LocationShropshire, SY10 9BX

CompanyHope House Children's Hospices

Job typePermanent

HoursFull Time

Reference15456956

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Are you looking for your next opportunity as a Transition Lead Practitioner? Then look no further, come and join us at Hope House Children’s Hospices by playing a vital role in delivering ‘Our Mission’ helping every child with a life-threatening condition live their best life.

Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Transition Lead Practitioner to join our team based in Oswestry. You will join us on either a full-time or part-time, permanent basis. In return, our Transition Lead Practitioner will receive a competitive rate of £37,088 - £44,085 FTE per annum (dependant on experience).

Hope House Children’s Hospice is a centre of excellence for children’s palliative care ensuring every family facing the death of a child gets the very best care and support when and where they need it. No one should face the death of a child alone.

About the Transition Lead Practitioner role:

This role will appeal to an experienced Nurse or an experienced Children’s Social Worker, Social Care and Health Practitioner.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who can take the lead on the operational delivery of the Transition Service. You will work alongside the wider teams at Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith, and external care providers.

What we are looking for a Transition Lead Practitioner who:


To lead on the development of the Transition Service which promotes empowerment and independence for young people in planning and preparing for their future.
Work in Partnership with those who may have statutory and legal responsibility for the young people in order to ensure a successful transition between services.
Always maintain a professional attitude, developing the role in the best interest of the young people and profession.
Foster a culture of inclusivity respecting the diverse needs of young people and families and reducing inequalities of access to care and care delivered.


This role requires you to demonstrate effective leadership skills, you will need to be able to multitask and possess excellent communication and people skills. You will need to be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work and demonstrate effective decision-making skills throughout.

In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes:


Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per annum with service increments
NHS pension scheme or organisational pension scheme
Blue Light Card and Staff rewards programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Wellbeing services which includes staff counselling
Flexible working arrangements
Great development opportunities


Closing date: 7th November 2024

Interview date: 15th November 2024

If you think you have what it takes to be our Transition Lead Practitioner then please click ‘apply’ now! We are welcoming informal discussions with our Pathways Manager, Sian Brookes, contact us on 01691 671999. We’d love to hear from you!

The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by Hope House).

Hope House and Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.

Hope House Children’s Hospices has a responsibility and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Hope House Children’s Hospices comply with relevant legislation, guidance and national standards relating to the recruitment of staff and volunteers working with children.

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