Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Colorectal Triage Nurse

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

The Triage Nurse will play a key role in managing colorectal referrals within secondary care, supporting the delivery of the Straight to Test (STT) pathway. The post holder will be responsible for assessing and triaging referrals, ensuring patients are appropriately managed and directed to the most suitable pathway. The role will focus on optimizing patient flow, reducing unnecessary delays, and enhancing the quality of care.

The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support the timely assessment and management of patients referred with suspected colorectal conditions, ensuring that national and local pathway targets are met.

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

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-NMR474-0725

Job locations

Bangor Hospital

Penrhos Road

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will need the following:

  • Registered Nurse with current Registration with the N.M.C.
  • Post Registration Education, a Diploma / Degree Level
  • Post-Registration nursing experience at Band 5 level or above
  • Demonstrate involvement in change management and successful implementation of practice / quality improvements.
  • Excellent Organisational and Leadership skills.
  • Experience of multi professional working / working effectively with other stakeholders

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will need the following:

  • Registered Nurse with current Registration with the N.M.C.
  • Post Registration Education, a Diploma / Degree Level
  • Post-Registration nursing experience at Band 5 level or above
  • Demonstrate involvement in change management and successful implementation of practice / quality improvements.
  • Excellent Organisational and Leadership skills.
  • Experience of multi professional working / working effectively with other stakeholders

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria

Experience

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria

Skills & Attributes

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria
Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria

Experience

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria

Skills & Attributes

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Bangor Hospital

Penrhos Road

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Bangor Hospital

Penrhos Road

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Colorectal Nurse Specialist

Chelsea Owen

chelsea.owen@wales.nhs.uk

03000858634

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-NMR474-0725

Job locations

Bangor Hospital

Penrhos Road

Bangor

LL57 2PW


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