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Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Liaison Clinical Nurse Specialist

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, Peterborough

Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Liaison Clinical Nurse Specialist

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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, Peterborough

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 24 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 415a8d4d22c8415fa242be649fa00e2a

Full Job Description

  • Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time
    • An exciting opportunity has become available to become the trusts first Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Liaison CNS. Working across NWAFT to offer a specialist TYA Cancer service provision to those patients 13-24 years with a cancer diagnosis. The role would lead on the operational and day to day coordination of the Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Service (TYA) at Peterborough City Hospital. Working in collaboration with the Principal Treatment Centre (PTC; Cambridge) Teenage Cancer Trust Lead Nurse and the TYA MDT to ensure all patients (13-24 years) receive age appropriate high quality clinical care. Working in collaboration to ensure they receive age appropriate high quality clinical care and support. Acting as a source of advice and clinical expertise, providing a comprehensive specialist role for TYA with cancer to improve both outcomes and experience. Working alongside the existing site specific teams (adult services) and Paediatric Oncology / Haematology teams, the post holder will provide advice on age appropriate care and support to patients eligible for the TYA Service in line with the national guidance and regional operational policy., + To promote and facilitate a continuous supportive cancer service across Hospital and Community. + To be a supportive member of the cancer multi-disciplinary team (MDT). + To act as a resource to other health care professionals, who are involved in the management of cancer. + To have a continuing responsibility for the provision of specialist information and support for a caseload of TYA patients across NWAFT. + To participate in service delivery ensuring that it meets national recommendations and directives for patients with cancer.

    We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area. As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including: + Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); + Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme; + Flexible working opportunities; + Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; + Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; + Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; + Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; + On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; + Subsidised staff parking (currently free); + Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

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