An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Registered Nurse to join the Teenage and Young Adult Team (TYA), within the Cancer Directorate at the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the role of TYA Clinical Nurse Specialist for 30 hours per week.
This is a chance to drive the service forward, whilst also becoming part of a dynamic and expert team, leading the way in improving provision of TYA cancer care through collaborative working and shared commitment to young people with Cancer.
* Interview Date: Monday 27th January 2025
* 30 hours per week (4 days per week 9-5)
Main duties of the job
The TYA team provides specialist care to teenagers and young adults through all stages of the condition within an in-patient, outpatient, and community setting. We predominantly provide a psychosocial support service for patients (19-24) and their carers throughout the Northeast and Cumbria, but you would also be expected to key work clinically, a diverse range of conditions, and carry a case load of patients. The postholder will be required to work at the Principal Treatment Centre (Freeman Hospital) but also contribute to the wider regional TYA Service and take responsibility for patients being treated in other Trusts where there is no TYA service.
The TYA CNS will work closely with the Youth Support Coordinator to provide peer support in various locations with a variety of events and have the potential of attending national TCT events with patients.
Job responsibilities
You should be a Registered Nurse with experience in a senior nursing role, educated to/working towards MSc level and have a sound knowledge of cancer, its treatments and side effects. You will be expected to take an active part in audit and complete an annual patient survey. The post holder will establish close links with local and regional cancer services and act as a core member of the TYA MDT.
By working with the TYA team and Site-Specific Teams you will promote a cohesive approach to developing TYA care within the region, in line with NHS service specification.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their alignment to the Trust Values and Professional Leadership Behaviours and an ongoing commitment to continuously improving the quality of the service that is delivered in addition to monitoring and maintaining standards of care. You will need to be creative, highly motivated, and willing to develop this service. You should also possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
Anyone invited to interview will be interviewed by a professional panel and a patient panel.
We are committed to the care of young people going through a difficult time in their lives we work very closely with Teenage Cancer Trust ensuring we treat the young person and not just the cancer.
Ability and willingness to travel is essential.
If you are excited by this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
* Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
* Current NMC registration
* Degree level / master's level study, or a combination of equivalent specialist study / experience
* Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
Desirable
* Master's Degree
* Management experience / qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice.
* Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment
* Audit / research experience
* Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
* Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Desirable
* Evidence of leading programme(s) of education and / or training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Good IT skills
* Effective report writing skills
* Able to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
* Effective organisation and time management skills
* Current driving licence if relevant to role
* Moving and handling patients and objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern Centre for Cancer Care
Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
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