Colorectal Triage Nurse Specialist

Job Overview

Are you a passionate and motivated nurse looking to elevate your career? We are excited to invite you to apply for the position of Colorectal Triage Nurse. In this pivotal role, you'll play an essential part in ensuring prompt diagnoses for patients on an Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC)/Straight To Test (STT) pathway, offering compassionate care and unwavering support to those on suspected cancer journeys.

This is a perfect opportunity for individuals with colorectal or general surgical experience who aspire to specialise further and enhance their expertise in a rewarding field. Collaborating closely with a dedicated team of nursing and medical professionals across both the surgical department and cancer services, you will be instrumental in improving patient outcomes. Guided by senior colleagues and established protocols, you will ensure timely and efficient care for every patient.

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

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting new role within the Colorectal Team, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to develop the triage service with support from the wider team.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and triage of colorectal referrals, identifying patients suitable for the STT pathway in line with agreed protocols and clinical guidelines. The Triage Nurse will review and act upon investigation results within their scope of practice, escalating any concerns or results to senior colleagues which fall outside of their scope of practice, while also serving as the main point of contact for patients navigating the pathway.

They will conduct initial telephone and face-to-face assessments, gathering clinical history and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate clinical management. Request and organise clinical investigations within scope of practice and provide information, advice, and reassurance to patients. Ensuring they understand their diagnostic pathway and what to expect from investigations and treatments.

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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.

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.

Person specification