Specialist Community Public Health Nurse

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in Bridgend is seeking a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – Health Visiting to deliver essential health services to families with children aged 0-5. The role involves independent assessment, monitoring, and development of health plans, ensuring children’s wellbeing. Candidates should possess a relevant nursing qualification and demonstrate skills in child-centred approaches. This position includes benefits such as generous leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in providing health visiting services to families with children aged 0-5.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
• Skills in collaboration with families and various agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Health Visiting service for families with children aged 0-5.
• Develop strategies to address individual and community needs.
• Assess and monitor the wellbeing of children and families.

Skills

Child-centred approach

Motivational interviewing

Clinical governance

Education

Registered Nurse qualification (SCPHN)

Job description

Role Overview

As part of the Healthy Child Wales Programme, the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – Health Visiting (SCPHN – HV) will be the named Health Visitor for all children and their families within their caseload from antenatal to 5 years, excluding the unborn child. This requires the Health Visitor (HV) to commence the child's planning process and to work without direct supervision to undertake statutory duties on behalf of the Health Board with respect to individual children within your caseload to assess, monitor, improve and support the wellbeing of children and their families. Working in partnership with the child's family and all involved agencies to produce a child's plan which will require to be monitored, reviewed and evaluated.

Responsibilities

• In discharging these responsibilities the post holder is responsible and accountable for maintaining clinical, staff and information governance.
• Provide a Health Visiting service for a defined caseload of families with children aged 0‑5, including the antenatal period and ensure transfer to the appropriate service at the appropriate time.
• Provide a child‑centred, inclusive, holistic and accessible Public Health programme to children, their families and communities.
• As part of the Healthy Child Wales Programme (HCWP) the role includes quality assurance framework for current practice, and skills such as motivational interviewing are required.
• Lead and/or contribute to developing strategies to address individual identified needs as well as those identified within the community.
• Undertake an assessment using recognised and accepted acuity tools to support safe staffing levels and support colleagues during fluctuations in workforce and workload activity.
• Participate and chair Health Visiting Forums, team meetings and working groups as required, and participate in projects regarding future service development, developing and implementing identified changes to the routine and delivery of routine care.
• Lead and deliver the Universal Healthy Child Wales Programme (Welsh Government 2015) which is underpinned by the Quality Assurance Framework and is adaptable and flexible when models of care change.

Welsh Skills Desirable

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This does not mean essential; while the candidate does not need to have skills in Welsh, we will consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘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.

Diversity and Equality

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010, including but not limited to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community.

Visa and Sponsorship

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self‑assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government's Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Recruitment Process

Please ensure you check your e‑mail regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the e‑mail address provided on your application form. Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification. We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Location

Located in the heart of South Wales, we are central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together. At CTM, you'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we're creating a space where everyone can thrive.

CTM Values

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

Benefits

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.