Job summaryPLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NHS WALESIF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.THIS POST IS SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVERTenure: 12-month secondment; full-time or part-time applications will be considered.
Bowel Screening Wales, part of the Screening Division within Public Health Wales, delivers the national bowel screening programme for eligible people aged 50-74 years across Wales.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and experience in public health and screening services. The Regional Nurse will be a key member of the Bowel Screening Wales nursing team, providing professional leadership and support to regional bowel screening teams across Wales.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to act as a visible point of contact for local clinical teams, driving service development and continuous improvement to enhance population outcomes. Working closely with colleagues across Bowel Screening Wales, the post holder will support the delivery of the Screening Colonoscopy Improvement Project (SCIP) and initiatives to reduce screening inequalities, contributing to service innovation, quality improvement and the delivery of high-quality, equitable screening services.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will play a key role in the development and delivery of national training programmes and contribute to the development of national policy and professional standards. They will monitor risk and programme performance within their region, using service user feedback, quality assurance findings and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and drive service development.
If you are a highly motivated registered nurse with experience in clinical governance, service improvement and performance management, and a passion for delivering high-quality, equitable services, we would be keen to hear from you.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; applications are welcome from both Welsh and English speakers.
About usWe are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation in Wales. Our purpose is '
Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
DetailsDate posted21 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£50,129 to £57,365 a year
per annum
ContractSecondment
Working patternFull-time,
Part-time
Reference number028-NMR014-0926
Job locationsMagden Park
Unit 6, Green Meadow
Llantrisant
CF72 8XT
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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.
Job responsibilitiesYou 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 SpecificationQualifications and KnowledgeEssential- Registered nurse with current registration with Nursing Midwifery Council
- Educated to degree level with a relevant qualification
- Post graduate masters qualification or equivalent level of skills and knowledge
- Evidence of professional development
- Knowledge and understanding of duty of cadour, duty of quality and clinical governance
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and IPC principles
Desirable- Knowledge of the bowel screening pathways
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Experience of presenting cases at an MDT
ExperienceEssential- Experience in leading change, service improvement and supervising staff
- Experience in delivering sensitive or complex clinical information
- Experience in leading in audit
- Experience of leading and managing a team
- Experience of reviewing incidents and concerns
Desirable- Experience of working in the Bowel Screening Wales Programme, Colorectal or endoscopy service
- Experience working in a service that is delivered remotely eg using telephone appointments
Skills and attributesEssential- Strong understanding of bowel screening , colorectal conditions and population screening
- Competent in clinical assessment
- Excellent communication skills, including delivering difficult news
- Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied clinical case load
- Confident in using IT packages
Desirable- Welsh language skills are desirable level 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking reading and writing Welsh
Person SpecificationQualifications and KnowledgeEssential- Registered nurse with current registration with Nursing Midwifery Council
- Educated to degree level with a relevant qualification
- Post graduate masters qualification or equivalent level of skills and knowledge
- Evidence of professional development
- Knowledge and understanding of duty of cadour, duty of quality and clinical governance
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and IPC principles
Desirable- Knowledge of the bowel screening pathways
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Experience of presenting cases at an MDT
ExperienceEssential- Experience in leading change, service improvement and supervising staff
- Experience in delivering sensitive or complex clinical information
- Experience in leading in audit
- Experience of leading and managing a team
- Experience of reviewing incidents and concerns
Desirable- Experience of working in the Bowel Screening Wales Programme, Colorectal or endoscopy service
- Experience working in a service that is delivered remotely eg using telephone appointments
Skills and attributesEssential- Strong understanding of bowel screening , colorectal conditions and population screening
- Competent in clinical assessment
- Excellent communication skills, including delivering difficult news
- Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied clinical case load
- Confident in using IT packages
Desirable- Welsh language skills are desirable level 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking reading and writing Welsh
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer namePublic Health Wales
AddressMagden Park
Unit 6, Green Meadow
Llantrisant
CF72 8XT
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer namePublic Health Wales
AddressMagden Park
Unit 6, Green Meadow
Llantrisant
CF72 8XT
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Nurse Manager
Ellen Howells
ellen.howells2@wales.nhs.uk
DetailsDate posted21 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£50,129 to £57,365 a year
per annum
ContractSecondment
Working patternFull-time,
Part-time
Reference number028-NMR014-0926
Job locationsMagden Park
Unit 6, Green Meadow
Llantrisant
CF72 8XT
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticePublic Health Wales's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
