The post holder will lead on all components of the transitional service. The focus of this role will be to empower, educate and inform patients and their families through the transitional phase in order that they may continue their care in an adult environment. The role promotes the Trusts values and high-performance standards. To provide the effective transition from Children and Young Peoples Services into Adult Services To provide a clinical-led transitional service as a specialised coordinator working with a specified group of older children/young adults with complex musculoskeletal, spinal and oncology conditions and any additional complex needs. To have considerable experience and expertise in the care and management of patients during the transition from children services to adult services, and be able to advise and support other members of the hospital and community teams To facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-professional team. Provide specialist care, support, and advice to all patients in transitional care and their families. To work as an autonomous practitioner, take responsibility for the ongoing clinical management of this cohort of patients in the clinic and ward/department settings and into the community through liaison with their local health care providers To act as an advocate for those families giving expert support and advice based on best practice and close communication with other members of the multi-professional team. To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide clinical support as required In conjunction with the ward managers and specialist nurses/matron provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical and psychological wellbeing of staff, patients, and their relatives/carers. Be responsible for keeping up to date with the transition agenda with NHSE. Act as an expert, clinical role model and leader in transitional care for all staff both locally and within the wider NHS community