Health Visitor

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Llanfairfechan; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The post holder will have professional responsibility for a defined population and lead the delivery of the public health program for families with young children.

Based in the community setting, the role involves assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care with safeguarding at the core. Welsh language ability is desirable and enhanced disclosures apply.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with families and external organisations.
• Experience coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing component of Healthy Wales Child Programme to 0–5 age population.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for families in community.
• Coordinate and delegate work within a skill mix team to deliver services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding children

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Health Visiting

Job description

The post holder will have professional responsibility for a defined population/caseload and lead the delivery & organisation of the public health program. Delivering the nursing component of the Healthy Wales Child Programme to a 0-5 age population within a defined area.

Based within the community setting, the practitioner is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care offered to families and external organisations, with particular attention to safeguarding children.

They will be responsible for coordinating and delegating work within a skill mix team.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative Health Visitor to join our universal Health Visiting service in the Rhyl area, North Wales. We are looking for a self-motivated team player who has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

The post holder will manage a caseload within a defined population, with overarching aims of increasing family resilience, improving population health outcomes and reducing health inequalities whilst safeguarding the well-being of children. The post holder will contribute to the public health role in line with government public health initiatives and within the Healthy Child Wales Programme.

Candidates must hold a degree or equivalent in Health Visiting with current NMC registration.

Employment in this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau., Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.