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Teenage Cancer Trust Youth Support Co-ordinatorinLondoninLondonPUBLISHED FRI 10 JAN 2025

Band 5: £35,964 to £43,780 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS  FIXEDTERM 
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The opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the lives of teenagers and young adults facing cancer, contributing to their emotional well-being during challenging times.
Working within a highly respected play and youth services team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment with dedicated professionals.
Access to ongoing professional development and mentorship, enhancing your skills and career growth within the healthcare field.
The ability to engage with young patients through therapeutic techniques and creative activities, making their hospital experience more manageable and enjoyable.
Development of leadership skills by supervising junior staff, organizing staff rotas, and assessing service needs, effectively preparing for future advancement opportunities.
Being a part of a renowned NHS trust recognized as the top place to work in England, providing reassurance about job satisfaction and organizational support.
The chance to work in a culturally diverse environment that values compassion, sensitivity, and a sense of humor, making the workplace dynamic and fulfilling.
The Teenage Cancer Trust is seeking a Youth Support Coordinator to join their Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) Cancer Services team at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant qualification in youth work, psychology, or a similar field, along with significant experience working with young people in social or healthcare environments. This role involves supporting TYA patients on the inpatient ward, alleviating the anxiety associated with hospital treatments by creating an age-appropriate environment and facilitating both group activities and individual therapeutic sessions.

Working closely with a diverse team of play and youth professionals, the Youth Support Coordinator will provide tailored support to young patients while developing leadership skills in team management and service assessment. The post holder will also mentor junior staff and students, contributing to a supportive and proactive approach to enhancing the hospital experience for young patients. This position is part of a top-rated NHS trust, recognized for its commitment to staff welfare and professional development.
The opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the lives of teenagers and young adults facing cancer, contributing to their emotional well-being during challenging times.
Working within a highly respected play and youth services team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment with dedicated professionals.
Access to ongoing professional development and mentorship, enhancing your skills and career growth within the healthcare field.
The ability to engage with young patients through therapeutic techniques and creative activities, making their hospital experience more manageable and enjoyable.
Development of leadership skills by supervising junior staff, organizing staff rotas, and assessing service needs, effectively preparing for future advancement opportunities.
Being a part of a renowned NHS trust recognized as the top place to work in England, providing reassurance about job satisfaction and organizational support.
The chance to work in a culturally diverse environment that values compassion, sensitivity, and a sense of humor, making the workplace dynamic and fulfilling.

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1. Can you tell us about your relevant qualifications and how they prepare you for this role?
2. Describe your experience working with teenagers and young adults in healthcare or social settings. What has been your most rewarding experience?
3. What specific skills do you believe are essential for supporting young people who are experiencing cancer treatments?
4. What do you think are the main challenges faced by teenagers and young adults in a hospital environment, and how would you address these in your work?
5. How would you go about creating an age-appropriate, supportive environment for young patients on the ward?
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1. Can you tell us about your relevant qualifications and how they prepare you for this role?
2. Describe your experience working with teenagers and young adults in healthcare or social settings. What has been your most rewarding experience?
3. What specific skills do you believe are essential for supporting young people who are experiencing cancer treatments?
4. What do you think are the main challenges faced by teenagers and young adults in a hospital environment, and how would you address these in your work?
5. How would you go about creating an age-appropriate, supportive environment for young patients on the ward?
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