Health Visitor

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Treharris; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Treharris is seeking a Health Visitor to oversee a caseload of pre-school children and their families. This role involves assessing health needs, implementing health initiatives, and collaborating with professionals to enhance public health outcomes. The ideal candidate will have relevant nursing qualifications and strong communication skills, particularly in Welsh. The position offers competitive pay ranging from £39,263 to £47,280 pro rata annually, along with a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Access to learning and development

Qualifications

• Skills in Welsh are advantageous for communication.
• Experience in embracing clinical governance and effectiveness.
• Nursing qualifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess health needs of pre-school children and families.
• Implement and evaluate health activities.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Skilled Practitioner

Clinical governance

Education

MSc in Community Health Studies

BSc Specialist Community Public Health Nurse

Registered Nurse and/or Midwife

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Health Visitor

The closing date is 23 December 2025

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 need, the implementation and evaluation of health enhancing activities and the generation of information that can be utilised to influence policies that affect health.

Have freedom to practice/act within parameters and is guided within defined policies, protocols at a local and national level and by Code of Conduct.

Main duties of the job

Using own initiative and working with the deputy senior and senior nurse, develop innovative ways of working, implementing change effectively and monitoring outcomes.

Ensuring the delivery of innovative, clinically excellent evidence based child health surveillance, health promotion and other public health initiatives.

Plan, deliver and evaluate health visiting intervention working with statutory and voluntary agencies.

Work as part of the team.

Assist the deputy senior nurse, working collaboratively with other health visitors within the University Health Board to ensure the delivery of equitable, high quality services.

Communicate information in a sensitive way when dealing with issues that are sensitive and contentious.

Work collaboratively and maintain effective communication with health and other professionals to ensure the provision of a high quality preventative health service, for example primary care, local authority.

Communicate effectively with multi-agency teams, statutory and voluntary agencies; maintaining effective internal and external networks to enhance service delivery.

Actively work with partner agencies to support and maintain development of 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.

About us

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.

Job 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

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

Person Specification

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
• Skilled Practitioner embracing clinical governance and clinical effectiveness.
• MSc in Community Health Studies.
• Registered Nurse and/or Midwife. BSc Specialist Community Public Health Nurse.
• Participate in the development and implementation of public health policies. Management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum pro rata