Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Youth Support Coordinator

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 31,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Bristol is seeking a Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Youth Support Coordinator. The role involves providing support and activities for young people aged 16-24 with cancer. Responsibilities include working in clinical and non-clinical settings to facilitate emotional development and well-being. Candidates must hold relevant youth work qualifications and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Experience of working with vulnerable young adults, considering safeguarding issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate support to young people 16-24 years with cancer.
• Work with a range of clinical and non-clinical teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Motivational techniques

Education

Diploma in Youth Work (JNC)

Youth Work qualification at level 3 or above

Job description

TCT and BWHC Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Youth Support Coordinator

Band 5

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

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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We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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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

Qualifications and training

• 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
• 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

• 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
• Experience of working with young people, preferably in a health or social care setting
• 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
• 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

• 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
• Knowledge or skills that will contribute to post e.g. creative, music, physical activity, communication technology

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

We are 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

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