Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Colorectal Nurse Specialist - INTERNAL
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Colorectal Nurse Specialist - INTERNAL
Colorectal Nursing Practitioner Vacancy – Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
🔴 PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurse looking for a rewarding challenge? The East Site Colorectal Nursing team seeks a self-motivated practitioner with a passion for clinical excellence. The ideal candidate will join an established colorectal nursing team, providing nursing support across inpatient and outpatient areas.
- Welsh speaking ability is desirable, but applicants with strong English and/or Welsh skills are equally welcome.
About the Role
This role offers an opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary colorectal care team, delivering high-quality patient care alongside doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting inpatient and outpatient colorectal services to ensure patients receive appropriate management/treatment.
- Assisting in shortening patient hospital stays through tailored assessment, planning, and evaluation.
- Working collaboratively with the colorectal team to deliver holistic care for both elective and emergency patients.
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The successful candidate will:
- Provide clinical care in alignment with the broader colorectal team, ensuring patients benefit from multidisciplinary support.
- Assist in patient pathways, contributing to competent and timely care.
- Act as a key point of contact for inpatient and outpatient needs.
- Promote clinical excellence through evidence-based practice.
Working for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)
BCUHB is Wales’ largest health organisation, serving a population of 700,000 across North Wales. We deliver:
- Acute, mental health, elective, and community care services.
- A supportive work environment aligned with our Organisational Values and "Proud to Lead" competence framework.
- Engaged leadership at all levels, with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Application Notes
- Successful applicants will receive recruitment updates via their registered email.
- Applications can be submitted in English or Welsh, with no disadvantage for Welsh submissions.
For full details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification or apply directly on Trac.
Person Specification
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Experience (Essential Criteria)
- Specialist knowledge and experience in cancer/colorectal care.
- Experience in service development.
- Clinical skills relevant to the speciality.
- Experience conducting research and audit.
- Band 6 post-registration experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Excel, SharePoint).
- Ability to manage and interpret complex health communications, including delivering sensitive information (e.g., breaking bad news).
- Experience working in multi-professional settings.
Desirable Criteria (Same as "Meets Desirable Criteria"—implicit from structure; not repeated unless explicitly listed as such in full form elsewhere)
Qualifications (Essential Criteria)
- Current NMC registration.
- Relevant specialist qualification.
- A degree in a related healthcare field (e.g., nursing).
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Bronze IQT certification.
Desirable Criteria (Same as "Meets Desirable Criteria")
Key Attributes (Essential Criteria)
- Assertive, confident yet approachable.
- Self-aware with clear recognition of personal limitations.
- Shows enthusiasm and drive for professional development.
- Willing to travel between clinical sites.
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