Teenage and Young Adult CNS (TYA)

As the TYA CNS, you will play a central role in supporting young people diagnosed with cancer across Cornwall and the wider region. You will:

Work autonomously, using advanced clinical judgement to identify and respond to the unique needs of TYA patients and their networkers

Collaborate closely with the TYA Lead Clinician, consultants, site-specific teams, Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nurses and colleagues at the Bristol PTC

Build strong relationships with the five other designated TYA hospitals across the South West network

Contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality, age-appropriate cancer services.

This is a unique chance to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team and make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people facing cancer

If you have significant senior experience caring for young people with cancer and enjoy working in a role that blends clinical expertise, emotional support and service development, we'd love to hear from you., Senior nursing experience and a strong understanding of TYA cancers

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to work sensitively with young people and their families

Confidence working across multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations

A passion for improving cancer care for young people

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a designated TYA cancer hospital within the South West network, working in partnership with the Principal Treatment Centre at University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. Our service provides specialist malignant haematology and oncology care, alongside emotional, social and practical support. This post includes 7.5 hours of LARF funding for 2 years.

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly., The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.

RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:

Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro

St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities, andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.