Clinical Nurse Specialist Pelvic Floor
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Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.
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Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (Pelvic Floor) to join our specialist colorectal service.
This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse with an interest in pelvic floor dysfunction and functional bowel disorders to develop advanced clinical skills within a supportive team. Annex 21 of the NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions is available for suitable candidates, offering a structured development pathway towards the full role.
As an autonomous practitioner, you will assess, manage and support patients with colonic motility and pelvic floor disorders, developing personalised treatment plans and providing expert advice on bowel management. You will be involved in requesting and interpreting a range of diagnostic investigations, including transit studies, CT colonography, defecating proctograms, endoanal ultrasound, blood tests and stool cultures.
The role also includes supporting patients with anal irrigation and other bowel management strategies, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will liaise with tertiary referral centres to coordinate specialist surgical management when appropriate.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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The post holder will have experience in anal irrigation and will advise and support the patient in the use of appropriate methods of bowel management from a full range of products.
They will independently support the patient and liaise with tertiary referral centres for functional bowel surgical management where appropriate.
The post holder will be an experienced Nurse Practitioner. The role will require excellent communication skills and dedication to improve and develop services that positively influence patient care and experience.
The post holder will be an independent practitioner with a clinical caseload working alongside the Lead Colorectal Nurse Practitioner and other Colorectal Nurses, providing professional expertise and ensuring the highest standard of care is given to patients and their families who are under investigation and management of colorectal/ functional bowel disease.
Working for our organisation
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 at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
• 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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and developing specialist expertise in pelvic floor and functional bowel services, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community.
Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form.
Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles.
All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.
We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.