Colorectal Health Care Assistant Practitioner​/Navigator

Colorectal Health Care Assistant Practitioner / Navigator

The closing date is 01 July 2026

The post holder will work within the colorectal department as part of the Colorectal Nursing Cancer team. The post holder will support the patient during their colorectal cancer journey, through treatment, follow up and end of life, supported by the Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. This will be achieved by supporting them and navigating them through often complex health and social care systems.

Learning will be from the Colorectal Nurses, following colorectal standard operating procedures, functional, stoma care national and local guidelines. A key element of the role will be teaching the patient how to become independent in their stoma care routine, following advice and clinical pathways developed by the Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist for treatment of basic stoma care complications.

The post holder will help to facilitate, enable and support the colorectal nursing team to deliver a high quality, evidence‑based person‑centred cancer service to the patient and their family. The post holder will support the colorectal nursing team and contribute to the development and implementation of a long‑term strategy for a comprehensive Colorectal cancer service for the Health Board.

Ensure consistency, quality and safety is adhered to at all times. Support the named key worker to work in partnership with the person affected by cancer and their family, assisting and implementing with holistic needs assessments.

Performing clinical treatments to colorectal patients, once trained and competent in stoma care and functional conditions. Supported by national and local guidelines.

Support the Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialists. Once competent, contribute to the adjustment or modification of patient care plans.

Be responsible for communicating any changes in the patient’s condition to the Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Maintain accurate and time‑effective written records at each patient intervention whether this be face to face, telephone, email etc., ward, clinic or home visit settings using the appropriate IT technology (MIME, WCP, Myrddin etc.).

Help to develop and coordinate audits, patient satisfaction surveys, questionnaires. Assist with data collection and writing up of the findings and sharing information with the team.

Assist the Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist with providing training and education to the UHB and outside agencies.

Play an active part in supporting the implementation of change management strategies as a response to new findings or direction.

Facilitate and support the development of a cross‑Health Board approach to Colorectal cancer service delivery.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline ther you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

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

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

The post holder will: plan, organise and prioritise own workload as part of the Colorectal Cancer Nursing Team ensuring a person‑centred…