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Job summary

Main area
Cancer
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 9 months (9-12 months, dependant on length of maternity leave being covered)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Occasional evenings)
Job ref
387-SPS8535-RUH-A
Employer
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Haemtology & Oncology Centre
Town
Bristol
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 pa pro rata (Dependant on experience)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/02/2026 23:59

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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust logo

TCT and BWHC Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Youth Support Coordinator

Band 5

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Job overview

The purpose of the Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) and Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity (BWHC) TYA Cancer Youth Support Coordinator (YSC) is to work as part of the TYA cancer service to provide age appropriate activities and support to facilitate cognitive, social and emotional development and wellbeing of young people with cancer aged 16-24 years. 

The role will involve working in adult and TYA specific clinical areas at the Primary Treatment Centre (PTC) in Bristol, as well as some non-hospital settings e.g. for peer support activities.  

The post holder will work closely with TYA colleagues in the Designated Hospitals across the Southwest region, providing remote support and advice. 

The post holder will work Monday to Friday, this may include some evenings.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities
•    The purpose of the TCT and BWHC TYA Cancer YSC role is to work as part of the TYA Cancer service to provide age appropriate support to young people 16-24 years with cancer, from the point of concern up to two years after their active treatment for cancer has ended.
•    The role will involve working with a range of clinical and non-clinical teams at the PTC, TYA Designated Hospitals and in the community in the Southwest region. 
•    Taking appropriate referrals from clinical staff and identifying appropriate individual, group and peer-support activities to meet the needs of young people.
•    This programme of work will be offered directly, digitally through activities to facilitate cognitive, social and emotional development of the young people, to their benefit and to inform regional and national practice and the work of Teenage Cancer Trust.
•    You will be responsible for the effective collection, management and reporting of accurate and timely data to understand the support needs of young people and how your role fits into meeting these.  
•    Work alongside the other members of the TYA specialist team and wider Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) in supporting TYA patients through their transition, into and out of the service.
•    Contribute to the development and use of communication technologies to meet the needs of teenagers and young adults with cancer.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qulaifiactions and training

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Training relevant to area of work eg youth participation, professional boundaries, risk management, advanced communication skills, Mental Health First Aid
Desirable criteria
  • A diploma, equivalent or above in Youth Work (JNC)
  • A Youth Work qualification at level 3 or above, alongside significant knowledge of youth work theory and practice, and significant youth work experience including leading projects/teams
  • Membership/registration with a youth worker group

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with vulnerable young adults considering any safeguarding issues
  • Awareness of safeguarding law and effective disclosure management
  • Clear understanding of personal accountability especially regarding non-hospital based working
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience of work with young people with cancer or chronic health conditions
  • Basic understanding of cancer services within the NHS/healthcare setting
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Health promotion
  • Knowledge of the National Youth Agency ethical and professional code
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with young people, preferably in a health or social care setting
  • Budget management experience
  • Experience of undertaking risk assessment
  • Basic knowledge of cancer related medical terminology
  • Experience in project work involving youth participation/engagement
  • Experience of organising and running a range of youth-focussed activities including residential and non-residential group and peer support activities

Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Self-motivated
  • Emotionally resilient, clear personal and professional boundaries and understanding of risks in this role
  • Confident of own knowledge, aware of learning needs, seeks guidance as appropriate
  • Ability to influence and motivate people
  • Ability to work flexibly according to role need

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate sensitive/confidential information with staff, patients and relatives
  • Effective motivational techniques and negotiation skills
  • Evidence of organisational skills
  • Problem-solving approach
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team
  • Appropriately assertive, able to listen to others views, supportive of others
  • Uses initiative, and able to explain own decisions
  • Possess good IT skills
  • Ability to critically evaluate the effectiveness of role/activities and willing to adapt accordingly, takes an innovative approach
  • Act in a professional and respectful manner
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge or skills that will contribute to post e.g. creative, music, physical activity, communication technology

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Harrison
Job title
TCT Lead Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07909 891884
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