Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS (December 2026) DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Health Visitor Flying Start Wrexham 37.5 hours. Fixed term for 12 months.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Health Visitor to work within our Flying Start multi-agency team. Managing a caseload within a defined population; with the overarching aims of increasing family resilience, improving population health outcomes and reducing health inequalities whilst safeguarding the wellbeing of children.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative Health Visitor to join our Flying Start Health Visiting Service in the Wrexham area, North Wales. We are looking for a self-motivated team player who has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. To work with a multi-agency Flying Start team to achieve the Welsh Assembly Government initiative scheme, targeting Communities in need to provide enhanced local services within a multi-agency setting.
The post holder will manage a defined caseload in addition to facilitating group and community work that aims to address Health inequalities in partnership with the wider multi-skilled team. They will undertake assessment of needs, planning, implementing and evaluating the programme of care offered to families and individuals. In addition, the post holder will contribute to the public health role in line with government public health initiatives.
Candidates must hold a degree or equivalent in Health Visiting (or on a current SCPHN Health Visiting course) with current NMC registration and nurse prescribing qualification. Experience is preferable but may be newly qualified.
The Health Board offers an Induction Course and ongoing Clinical Supervision and support from its Safeguarding Children Team and opportunities for in house training.
About us
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.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
- SCPHN Health Visitor Post graduate diploma or Certificate
- Live current NMC Registration
Desirable
- SCPHN Degree
- Mentorship
- Clinical Supervisor
- Nurse Prescribing
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth understanding of Public Health agenda & priorities
- Ability to apply and enact local strategy
- Understanding of clinical governance agenda
- All Wales Child Protection Procedures (2008) and Practice
- In depth knowledge of Health Visiting practice and strategic drivers
- Healthy Child Wales Programme (2015)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Teaching in a clinical setting
- Safeguarding
- Multi-agency working
Desirable
- Partnership working
- Facilitating group work
- Proven change management experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective mentoring
- Ability to work Autonomously
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proven skills in motivating and influencing others
- Leadership skills
- Basic IT skills to include WORD and email
Desirable
- MECC
- Change management skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to unpredictable workload demands patterns
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Confident and ability to motivate others
- Team player and change
- Ability to travel between sites and visits in a timely manner
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SCPHN Health Visitor Post graduate diploma or Certificate
- Live current NMC Registration
Desirable
- SCPHN Degree
- Mentorship
- Clinical Supervisor
- Nurse Prescribing
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth understanding of Public Health agenda & priorities
- Ability to apply and enact local strategy
- Understanding of clinical governance agenda
- All Wales Child Protection Procedures (2008) and Practice
- In depth knowledge of Health Visiting practice and strategic drivers
- Healthy Child Wales Programme (2015)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Teaching in a clinical setting
- Safeguarding
- Multi-agency working
Desirable
- Partnership working
- Facilitating group work
- Proven change management experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective mentoring
- Ability to work Autonomously
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proven skills in motivating and influencing others
- Leadership skills
- Basic IT skills to include WORD and email
Desirable
- MECC
- Change management skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to unpredictable workload demands patterns
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Confident and ability to motivate others
- Team player and change
- Ability to travel between sites and visits in a timely manner
Desirable
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).
