Job summary
An exciting opportunity exists for a registered nurse to join the Generic Health Visiting service, providing advice and support to young families with children under the age of five years. This post provides the successful candidate with an opportunity to progress their career within the Health Visiting service by being supported in carrying out the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visitor) qualification.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be part of a skill mix team providing care and support to young families. They will be expected to work independently as well as part of a team. The role will involve developmental assessments in the home, group work and clinics. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
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
Job description
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Nursing Student
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Ongoing Education and Professional Development
Desirable
- Implementation of new ideas/practices
- Experience of Assessing, Learning and Mentoring students
Skills
Essential
- Aware of current research
- Able to communicate effectively
- Time management skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak or understand Welsh
- Paediatric clinical knowledge
- Able to maintain standards
- Ability to work as part of a team
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of safeguarding and consent
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical areas in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to working hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Nursing Student
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Ongoing Education and Professional Development
Desirable
- Implementation of new ideas/practices
- Experience of Assessing, Learning and Mentoring students
Skills
Essential
- Aware of current research
- Able to communicate effectively
- Time management skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak or understand Welsh
- Paediatric clinical knowledge
- Able to maintain standards
- Ability to work as part of a team
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of safeguarding and consent
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical areas in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to working hours
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
