Job overview

Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurse who is ready for a challenge, the Colorectal Nursing team is seeking a highly self-motivated practitioner, with a desire to promote and develop clinical excellence in clinical practice.  The successful postholder will join an established Colorectal Nursing team and provide nursing support to inpatient / outpatient areas.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Colorectal Triage Nurse will play a key role in managing the Straight to Test (STT) colorectal referral pathway within BCUHB. The post holder will be responsible for assessing and triaging all colorectal USC referrals, determining suitability for STT, and ensuring patients are appropriately assessed, informed, and prepared for diagnostic procedures. This role aims to optimise patient flow, reduce waiting times, and support the delivery of the 62-day cancer pathway target.

The post holder will work collaboratively with consultants, multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs), and administrative staff to ensure an efficient, patient-centred service. They will be expected to lead nurse-led telephone clinics, support patient decision-making, and contribute to service improvements.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.