You will be the first point of contact for participants who have received a positive screening test andwill 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.
Applications are invited from nurses who have substantial post registration experience in gastroenterology as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills., 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.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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