SCPHN Health Visitor

NHS; Treorchy; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A health visitor role within NHS Wales, responsible for a defined caseload of pre-school children and families. The position involves health assessments, implementing health initiatives, and collaborating with various agencies to enhance community health. Ideal candidates will have a nursing background and a degree in public health nursing.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse and/or Midwife required.
• Knowledge of national policies essential.

Responsibilities

• Delivering evidence-based child health surveillance and health promotion.
• Planning and implementing individual programs of care.

Skills

Clinical governance

Communication

Education

BSc in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing

Job description

Job summary

The health visitor is responsible for a defined caseload of pre-school children and families within a geographic area or General Practice population.

The main purpose of the job includes the assessment of health needs, the implementation and evaluation of health-enhancing activities, and the generation of information to influence policies that affect health.

They have the freedom to practice/act within parameters guided by local and national policies, protocols, and the Code of Conduct.

Main duties of the job

1. Ensuring the delivery of innovative, clinically excellent, evidence-based child health surveillance, health promotion, and other public health initiatives.
2. Planning, delivering, and evaluating health visiting interventions in collaboration with statutory and voluntary agencies.
3. Working as part of a team.
4. Assisting the deputy senior nurse and working collaboratively with other health visitors within the University Health Board to ensure the delivery of equitable, high-quality services.
5. Communicating effectively with multi-agency teams, statutory, and voluntary agencies; maintaining effective internal and external networks to enhance service delivery.
6. Actively working with partner agencies to develop the public health approach, including participating in community development and establishing links within the Local University Health Board, Health Promotion, National Public Health Service, and other local projects.
7. Planning and implementing individual programs of care in consultation with parents/carers and the wider community to protect health and enable health promotion screening.
8. Acting as a specialized resource for primary care staff, statutory, and voluntary agencies, offering expert advice.
9. Preparing reports for Child Protection Conferences, Guardian ad Litem, and the Courts with the support of the Safeguarding Team.
10. Managing a defined health visiting caseload.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of NHS Wales, providing primary, secondary, and community health services to around 450,000 residents in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Our core values are:

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

Approximately 80% of our 15,000 staff live within our region, making our workforce integral to the communities we serve.

Job Details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,898 to £45,637 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 110-NMR225-0525

Location: Ynyswen Medical Practice, Ynyswen Road, Treorchy, CF42 6ED

Job responsibilities

You will find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or by clicking 'Apply now' to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge (Essential)

• Registered Nurse and/or Midwife
• BSc in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
• Knowledge of national policies

Desirable

• Participation in the development and implementation of public health policies
• Management experience
• MSc in Community Health Studies

Experience (Essential)

• Skilled practitioner embracing clinical governance and effectiveness

Skills and Attributes (Desirable)

• Clinical supervision skills

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required.

Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For more info, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For details, see the NHS Careers website.