Health Visitor

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a qualified health visitor to deliver the Flying Start health visiting programme. The role involves assessing health needs, providing support to families and young children in their homes, and collaborating with multi-agency teams. Applicants should have a health visiting qualification and excel in communication. This position offers professional training and a supportive environment for career development.

Benefits

Professional training and development opportunities

Inclusive employer

Qualifications

• Health Visiting qualification and registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Desirable: ability to speak Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Assess health needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Work with families and young children to provide advice and support.
• Promote effective working relationships in a multi-agency environment.
• Provide seamless service for children and families within the community.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

Health Visiting qualification

Job description

Role Summary

Deliver the Flying Start enhanced health visiting programme to a defined caseload of children, families and communities to support children to reach their full potential.

Main Duties

• Assess health needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care following the Flying Start Healthy Child Wales Programme.
• Work with families and young children in their homes and community venues to provide advice, support and interventions to help parents make decisions positively affecting family future health and wellbeing.
• Actively work in a multi‑agency environment and promote effective working relationships and communications with colleagues, professionals and statutory agencies.
• Provide seamless service for children, families and communities and promote professional relationships with wider Flying Start Team, statutory and voluntary practitioners.

Qualifications

• Health Visiting qualification and registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Desirable: ability to speak Welsh.

Benefits & Culture

Swansea Bay University Health Board offers professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward‑thinking organisation. We believe staff are our best asset and want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone.