Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse to join the specialist Bowel Screening Wales Team based at the University Llandough Hospital. This is a permanent opportunity for the right candidate to become a Band 6 Bowel Screening Wales Practitioner. The role involves being part of a multidisciplinary team delivering the highest standards of evidence based care in the delivery of the Welsh bowel screening programme.
Applications are invited from nurses who have substantial post registration experience in gastroenterology as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills.
Job responsibilities
* You will be the first point of contact for participants who have received a positive screening test and will provide specialist advice, support and continuity to the participant throughout their pathway.
* This includes making an assessment of fitness for colonoscopy, attending colonoscopy, managing the results handling process and referral to the multidisciplinary team if appropriate.
* You will be supported to develop knowledge and assessment skills related to specialist bowel screening care for patients. We offer a supportive working environment and a strong commitment to personal / professional development.
* You will need to have a flexible approach within the team which provides a 7 day specialist practitioner service.
* The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we offer a diverse range of career opportunities and serve over 500,000 people in Cardiff and the Vale. We are focused on the health and care needs of our local population while developing regional services. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together" and our 10-year strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, guides our work.
Details
* Date posted: 27 March 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 001-NMR092-0326
* Job location: University Hospital Llandough, Penlan Road, Llandough, CF64 2XX
Job description and person specification
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Qualifications and requirements
* Essential: Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
* Desirable: Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
* Essential: Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
* Desirable: Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Attributes
* Essential: Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
* Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service 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 see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance (text only).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, University Hospital Llandough, Penlan Road, Llandough, CF64 2XX
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