Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Teenage & Young Adult (TYA) Team at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and play a pivotal role in the on-going commitment to promote and enhance the quality of holistic supportive care provided to all our TYA patients. This will be a cross-site role with the postholder based on the TYA Unit at the Royal Marsden Sutton but providing an outreach service to the Fulham Road branch of the Royal Marsden, as required.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a specialist team dedicated to improving the care and overall patient experience of Teenagers and Young Adults (TYAs) with cancer.
Working collaboratively alongside Clinical Nurse Specialists, and other members of the TYA MDT, you will provide non-clinical support to TYA patients throughout their cancer pathways. You will work closely alongside the TYA Lead Nurse and help support and facilitate individually tailored and group peer support to 16-24 year-old patients both within and outside of The Royal Marsden Hospital site.
Main duties of the job
The Teenage Cancer Trust Youth Support Coordinator is a core member of the Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) multi-disciplinary team, responsible for providing both individually tailored and group peer support to 16-24 year-old patients within The Royal Marsden. The post holder will be based on the Teenage Cancer Trust Unit at the Royal Marsden Sutton site but will provide support to this patient cohort throughout the Trust, including at our Chelsea Branch.
The Youth Support Coordinator will work collaboratively with clinical teams and colleagues from the TYA service to both lead and contribute to a wide range of appropriate recreational activities to enable and encourage patients to socialize and remain active as young people, both through the cancer trajectory and transitioning to live with and after cancer.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- Build and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with young people using ageappropriate communication to understand their interests, concerns and individual needs.
- Plan, deliver and continually develop a programme of 1:1 and smallgroup diversionary and supportive activities that reflect young peoples physical health, preferences and emotional needs.
- Support young people to understand their treatment pathway and advocate for their views to be heard within the multidisciplinary team, assisting colleagues to communicate effectively with them.
- Provide nonclinical support during clinical procedures, including preparation, reassurance and accompaniment, in line with professional boundaries.
- Work with the TYA MDT to identify individual and group wellbeing needs and provide access to ageappropriate healthpromotion information and resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- Build and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with young people using ageappropriate communication to understand their interests, concerns and individual needs.
- Plan, deliver and continually develop a programme of 1:1 and smallgroup diversionary and supportive activities that reflect young peoples physical health, preferences and emotional needs.
- Support young people to understand their treatment pathway and advocate for their views to be heard within the multidisciplinary team, assisting colleagues to communicate effectively with them.
- Provide nonclinical support during clinical procedures, including preparation, reassurance and accompaniment, in line with professional boundaries.
- Work with the TYA MDT to identify individual and group wellbeing needs and provide access to ageappropriate healthpromotion information and resources.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma Level (or above) qualification in Youth Work (JNC).
- A Youth Work qualification at Level 3 or above, alongside significant knowledge of youth work theory and practice, in addition to substantial youth work experience including leading projects/teams.
Desirable
- Degree or post-graduate qualifications in Youth Work or similar field.
- Training relevant to area of work e.g. youth participation, professional boundaries, risk management, anti-oppressive practice, advanced communication skills, co-creation etc.
- Membership/registration with a youth worker group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young people aged 16-24, preferably in a health or social care setting.
- Proven ability in project work involving youth participation/engagement.
- Experience organising and running youth-focused activities including group and peer support activities.
- Experience undertaking risk assessment and addressing Safeguarding concerns.
Desirable
- Experience working with young people with cancer or chronic health conditions.
- Experience and insight into working with vulnerable children or adults.
- Budget management experience.
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and engagement skills.
- Ability to coordinate, organize and facilitate 1:1 and group activities that benefit young people of all backgrounds.
- Confident in own knowledge and aware of learning needs.
- Awareness of safeguarding and disclosure management.
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and organize own workload.
- IT skills (Word, email, internet).
Desirable
- Negotiation skills.
- Creative or technical interests and skills that will specifically contribute to the post, e.g. a passion for music, sport or tech.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel to support TYAs in other locations, including the RMH Chelsea branch.
- Able to lead and facilitate evening activities when required.
- Emotionally resilient with ability to establish clear boundaries.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma Level (or above) qualification in Youth Work (JNC).
- A Youth Work qualification at Level 3 or above, alongside significant knowledge of youth work theory and practice, in addition to substantial youth work experience including leading projects/teams.
Desirable
- Degree or post-graduate qualifications in Youth Work or similar field.
- Training relevant to area of work e.g. youth participation, professional boundaries, risk management, anti-oppressive practice, advanced communication skills, co-creation etc.
- Membership/registration with a youth worker group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young people aged 16-24, preferably in a health or social care setting.
- Proven ability in project work involving youth participation/engagement.
- Experience organising and running youth-focused activities including group and peer support activities.
- Experience undertaking risk assessment and addressing Safeguarding concerns.
Desirable
- Experience working with young people with cancer or chronic health conditions.
- Experience and insight into working with vulnerable children or adults.
- Budget management experience.
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and engagement skills.
- Ability to coordinate, organize and facilitate 1:1 and group activities that benefit young people of all backgrounds.
- Confident in own knowledge and aware of learning needs.
- Awareness of safeguarding and disclosure management.
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and organize own workload.
- IT skills (Word, email, internet).
Desirable
- Negotiation skills.
- Creative or technical interests and skills that will specifically contribute to the post, e.g. a passion for music, sport or tech.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel to support TYAs in other locations, including the RMH Chelsea branch.
- Able to lead and facilitate evening activities when required.
- Emotionally resilient with ability to establish clear boundaries.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
