Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced nurse to join our team as a Colorectal Cancer Surveillance Nurse. This is a senior clinical role, ideal for a nurse with a passion for cancer care and a strong background in colorectal nursing. You will play a critical role in the delivery of safe, effective, and personalised surveillance for patients following treatment for colorectal cancer. 

Based within a busy Hospital, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including colorectal surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and cancer support services. Your role will centre around nurse-led surveillance clinics, managing follow-up care for patients.

Main duties of the job

·      The post holder will be supported by consultant medical staff colleagues in a Key Clinical Role as an autonomous Specialist Practitioner expert in colorectal/anal cancer conditions.

·       Managing and taking responsibility of this cohort of patients from areas of GP’s, post-surgical and non-surgical intervention through their cancer follow up pathway.

·       Exercise and demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgement, clinical decision making and discretion.

·       The post holder will utilise their sound education / training, expert knowledge and skills to provide an effective, seamless and high-quality surveillance service that meets the needs of post treatment colorectal cancer patients. 

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.