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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Teenage and Young Adult cancer team based at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. We are looking to recruit a Teenage Cancer Trust Youth Support Co-ordinator to join our existing multiprofessional team, providing age appropriate care and support to Teenagers and Young Adults (aged 16-25) with cancer. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with extensive experience of working with young people. To be successful in this role you will need to be emotionally resilient, have compassion, sensitivity and a sense of humour. An ability to work autonomously and be proactive is also essential. Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for planning, developing and delivering tailored 1 to 1 and group support on and off the unit. They will lead and contribute to recreational and support activities using face to face and remote/ virtual means to encourage and promote peer support. Interested applicants can contact Julie Cain, Teenage Cancer Trust Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist, for an informal discussion on 0141 301 7586 or email julie.cain@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
This is a Fixed term post for 9 months
Interviews will be held on the 3rd August 2022.
Informal Contact: Julie Cain, Tel no: 0141 301 7586
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
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