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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 26 August 2025

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Job summary

The Colo-Rectal Support Worker will work closely with the colo-rectal clinical team, Cancer Services and Information Services to assist in the coordination of patient care and support.

Under the guidance and supervision of a registered practitioner the Colo-rectal Care Support Worker will facilitate and support patients to regain as normal a life as possible.

Give advice about how to minimise their risk of developing further cancer-related problems.

Give practical and psychological Support to patients undergoing Stoma Surgery.

Give advice about possible signs of recurrence or long-term effects of treatment.

Enable patients to re-access specialist services without delay should they need to do so.

The post holder will be working mainly at hospital environment.

Main duties of the job

The Colo-rectal Support worker will work independently within cancer standards and operating procedures.

To use own initiative to support Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) e.g. wound care, triage fitting of stoma and wound appliances to assist cancer patients throughout the cancer pathway.

To provide support and care to the holistic needs of colo-rectal cancer patients and stoma patients, navigating them through complex health, psychological and social care support and interventions, to ultimately improve the colo-rectal patient experience.

To facilitate, enable and support the multi-professional workforce in the co-ordination of a consistent approach to high quality, evidence based person centred care and support e.g. supporting patients through results, information and signposting.

To contribute to the adjustment or modification of patient individual care plans and disseminate information to the multi-disciplinary team.

Will require fine motor skills for undertaking clinical duties such as venepuncture and the taking of accurate patient observations. Will also require good keyboard skills for entering information into the computerised system.

Be responsible for the communication of condition related information regarding any changes in the patients' condition to the appropriate key worker/consultant or member of the Colo-rectal team.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

  • We listen, learn and improve
  • We treat everyone with respect
  • We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-ACS180-0725-A

Job locations

Princess of Wales

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

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/or Knowledge

Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to work towards.

Evidence of continuing professional development.

Good knowledge and understanding of health services in Wales.

Good knowledge and experience of Stoma care and Stoma care patients or willing to undertake traaining.

Good knowledge and understanding of colo-rectal cancer and treatments.

Good knowledge and understanding of the emotional, psychological, social and financial impact of cancer diagnosis, treatments and recovery on an individual and their family.

Undertake communication training specifically dealing with difficult situations.

Good knowledge of cancer nursing terminology.

Cancer care qualification/training/experience of working with bowel cancer patients

Knowledge and understanding of cancer nursing services in Cwm Taf Morgannwg

Knowledge of the patient cancer pathway.

Knowledge and experience in care of stoma patients.

Phlebotomy

Application Form

Pre-employment checks

Interview

References

Experience

Experience of working in an NHS organisation.

Experience of working in cancer services specifically colo-rectal cancer.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Computer literate and experience in the use of database packages, presentations, data entry and retrieval.

Able to communicate to a high standard both in writing and verbally.

Ability to work unsupervised.

Proven experience of, and ability to work well with, a range of cancer associated stakeholders including clinicians and managers.

Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team Working.

Track record of influencing and engaging staff.

Understanding of the importance of high quality information and associated confidentiality issues.

Application Form Interview

References

Aptitude and

Abilities

Ability to develop and compare a range of options based upon complex facts or situations.

Dealing professionally, promptly and sensitively with escalated problems, issues and complaints.

Understanding of providing excellent customer service.

Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.

Be able to maintain dignity and confidentiality sensitively with distressed patient and their families utilising excellent communication skills.

Ability to concentrate under pressure with frequent interruptions.

Ability to speak Welsh

Interview

References

Values

Flexible approach to work.

Ability to prioritise workload when there is a high volume and work to tight deadlines.

Methodical, reliable and able to work to a high standard under time restrictions and work pressure.

Motivated, able to work as part of a team.

Innovative and well organised.

Enthusiasm for training and development.

Demonstrates self-motivation and enthusiasm.

Proactive and able to use own initiative.

To be compassionate, caring and professional to patient, family and care givers.

Application Form

Interview

References

Other

Ability to travel in a timely manner.

Able to work hours flexibly.

Satisfactory DBS check.

Application Form Interview

References

Job description

Job responsibilities

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/or Knowledge

Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to work towards.

Evidence of continuing professional development.

Good knowledge and understanding of health services in Wales.

Good knowledge and experience of Stoma care and Stoma care patients or willing to undertake traaining.

Good knowledge and understanding of colo-rectal cancer and treatments.

Good knowledge and understanding of the emotional, psychological, social and financial impact of cancer diagnosis, treatments and recovery on an individual and their family.

Undertake communication training specifically dealing with difficult situations.

Good knowledge of cancer nursing terminology.

Cancer care qualification/training/experience of working with bowel cancer patients

Knowledge and understanding of cancer nursing services in Cwm Taf Morgannwg

Knowledge of the patient cancer pathway.

Knowledge and experience in care of stoma patients.

Phlebotomy

Application Form

Pre-employment checks

Interview

References

Experience

Experience of working in an NHS organisation.

Experience of working in cancer services specifically colo-rectal cancer.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Computer literate and experience in the use of database packages, presentations, data entry and retrieval.

Able to communicate to a high standard both in writing and verbally.

Ability to work unsupervised.

Proven experience of, and ability to work well with, a range of cancer associated stakeholders including clinicians and managers.

Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team Working.

Track record of influencing and engaging staff.

Understanding of the importance of high quality information and associated confidentiality issues.

Application Form Interview

References

Aptitude and

Abilities

Ability to develop and compare a range of options based upon complex facts or situations.

Dealing professionally, promptly and sensitively with escalated problems, issues and complaints.

Understanding of providing excellent customer service.

Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.

Be able to maintain dignity and confidentiality sensitively with distressed patient and their families utilising excellent communication skills.

Ability to concentrate under pressure with frequent interruptions.

Ability to speak Welsh

Interview

References

Values

Flexible approach to work.

Ability to prioritise workload when there is a high volume and work to tight deadlines.

Methodical, reliable and able to work to a high standard under time restrictions and work pressure.

Motivated, able to work as part of a team.

Innovative and well organised.

Enthusiasm for training and development.

Demonstrates self-motivation and enthusiasm.

Proactive and able to use own initiative.

To be compassionate, caring and professional to patient, family and care givers.

Application Form

Interview

References

Other

Ability to travel in a timely manner.

Able to work hours flexibly.

Satisfactory DBS check.

Application Form Interview

References

Person Specification

English

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to work towards. Evidence of continuing professional development. Good knowledge and understanding of health services in Wales. Good knowledge and experience of Stoma care and Stoma care patients or willing to undertake traaining. Good knowledge and understanding of colo-rectal cancer and treatments. Good knowledge and understanding of the emotional, psychological, social and financial impact of cancer diagnosis, treatments and recovery on an individual and their family. Undertake communication training specifically dealing with difficult situations. Good knowledge of cancer nursing terminology. Experience of working in an NHS organisation. Experience of working in cancer services specifically colo-rectal cancer. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literate and experience in the use of database packages, presentations, data entry and retrieval. Able to communicate to a high standard both in writing and verbally. Ability to work unsupervised. Proven experience of, and ability to work well with, a range of cancer associated stakeholders including clinicians and managers. Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team Working. Ability to develop and compare a range of options based upon complex facts or situations. Dealing professionally, promptly and sensitively with escalated problems, issues and complaints. Understanding of providing excellent customer service. Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others. Be able to maintain dignity and confidentiality sensitively with distressed patient and their families utilising excellent communication skills. Ability to concentrate under pressure with frequent interruptions. Flexible approach to work. Ability to prioritise workload when there is a high volume and work to tight deadlines. Methodical, reliable and able to work to a high standard under time restrictions and work pressure. Motivated, able to work as part of a team. Innovative and well organised. Enthusiasm for training and development. Demonstrates self-motivation and enthusiasm. Proactive and able to use own initiative. To be compassionate, caring and professional to patient, family and care givers. Ability to travel in a timely manner. Able to work hours flexibly. Satisfactory DBS check.

Desirable

  • Cancer care qualification/training/experience of working with bowel cancer patients Knowledge and understanding of cancer nursing services in Cwm Taf Morgannwg Knowledge of the patient cancer pathway. Knowledge and experience in care of stoma patients. Phlebotomy Track record of influencing and engaging staff. Understanding of the importance of high quality information and associated confidentiality issues. Ability to speak Welsh

English

Essential

  • Experience of working in an NHS organisation. Experience of working in cancer services specifically colo-rectal cancer. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literate and experience in the use of database packages, presentations, data entry and retrieval. Able to communicate to a high standard both in writing and verbally. Ability to work unsupervised. Proven experience of, and ability to work well with, a range of cancer associated stakeholders including clinicians and managers.
  • Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to work towards.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the emotional, psychological, social and financial impact of cancer diagnosis, treatments and recovery on an individual and their family.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

  • Cancer care qualification/training/experience of working with bowel cancer patients
  • Knowledge and understanding of cancer nursing services in Cwm Taf Morgannwg
Person Specification

English

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to work towards. Evidence of continuing professional development. Good knowledge and understanding of health services in Wales. Good knowledge and experience of Stoma care and Stoma care patients or willing to undertake traaining. Good knowledge and understanding of colo-rectal cancer and treatments. Good knowledge and understanding of the emotional, psychological, social and financial impact of cancer diagnosis, treatments and recovery on an individual and their family. Undertake communication training specifically dealing with difficult situations. Good knowledge of cancer nursing terminology. Experience of working in an NHS organisation. Experience of working in cancer services specifically colo-rectal cancer. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literate and experience in the use of database packages, presentations, data entry and retrieval. Able to communicate to a high standard both in writing and verbally. Ability to work unsupervised. Proven experience of, and ability to work well with, a range of cancer associated stakeholders including clinicians and managers. Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team Working. Ability to develop and compare a range of options based upon complex facts or situations. Dealing professionally, promptly and sensitively with escalated problems, issues and complaints. Understanding of providing excellent customer service. Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others. Be able to maintain dignity and confidentiality sensitively with distressed patient and their families utilising excellent communication skills. Ability to concentrate under pressure with frequent interruptions. Flexible approach to work. Ability to prioritise workload when there is a high volume and work to tight deadlines. Methodical, reliable and able to work to a high standard under time restrictions and work pressure. Motivated, able to work as part of a team. Innovative and well organised. Enthusiasm for training and development. Demonstrates self-motivation and enthusiasm. Proactive and able to use own initiative. To be compassionate, caring and professional to patient, family and care givers. Ability to travel in a timely manner. Able to work hours flexibly. Satisfactory DBS check.

Desirable

  • Cancer care qualification/training/experience of working with bowel cancer patients Knowledge and understanding of cancer nursing services in Cwm Taf Morgannwg Knowledge of the patient cancer pathway. Knowledge and experience in care of stoma patients. Phlebotomy Track record of influencing and engaging staff. Understanding of the importance of high quality information and associated confidentiality issues. Ability to speak Welsh

English

Essential

  • Experience of working in an NHS organisation. Experience of working in cancer services specifically colo-rectal cancer. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literate and experience in the use of database packages, presentations, data entry and retrieval. Able to communicate to a high standard both in writing and verbally. Ability to work unsupervised. Proven experience of, and ability to work well with, a range of cancer associated stakeholders including clinicians and managers.
  • Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to work towards.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the emotional, psychological, social and financial impact of cancer diagnosis, treatments and recovery on an individual and their family.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

  • Cancer care qualification/training/experience of working with bowel cancer patients
  • Knowledge and understanding of cancer nursing services in Cwm Taf Morgannwg

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Princess of Wales

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Princess of Wales

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist

Margaret Feeney

margaret.feeney@wales.nhs.uk

01656753690

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-ACS180-0725-A

Job locations

Princess of Wales

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Supporting documents

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