Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
SEND and Transition Lead - School Health

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Job Title: SEND and Transition Lead
Are you an experienced and motivated professional with a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities?
We are seeking a SEND and Transition Lead to provide citywide leadership for the School Health public health offer and clinical pathways relating to SEND and transition.
Role Overview
You will work with School Health teams and partner organisations to develop a consistent, evidence-based approach to assessment, early intervention, and support. A key focus will be improving transitions into, between, and out of education settings, including primary to secondary school and Key Stage 4 to post-16 provision. This will be a key role for the service to support the implementation of strategic reforms such as Experts At Hand and Families First.
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- Registered nurse, or hold a PGCE and/or SENCO qualification
- Registered nurse applicants must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing degree
- Relevant SEND experience
- Credible leadership skills
- Strong knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme and safeguarding
- Ability to influence and deliver service improvement across organisational boundaries
About Us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.


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Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits contact:
- Name: Susan Blake
- Job Title: Head of Service
- Email Address: susan.blake@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 0161 912 3884
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