Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR UNTIL MARCH 2026 DUE TO SECODMENT COVER.
Fixed term contract until 31st March 2026. We are looking to recruit a health visitor to work effectively within multi-agency settings to promote health and well-being. The post-holder will have responsibility for caseload management and the delivery of the Healthy Child Wales programme. To ensure a high quality service to families, individuals and groups in the community for the promotion of their physical, social and psychological wellbeing.Applicants should be a registered nurse with a registered health visitor qualification or applicants should be a registered nurse / registered midwife with a registered health visitor qualification.
Good written and verbal communication skills, evidence of multi-agency working and child protection experience are essential. You will also be able to demonstrate evidence of on-going professional development. Knowledge of the current health agenda relating to children, families and health visiting is a necessity. The post-holder must be able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations.
Main duties of the job
Manage a Flying Start 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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
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
- Current NMC Registration
- Nurse prescribing
Desirable
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)
Experience
Essential
- Teaching in a clinical setting
- Safeguarding
- Multi-agency working
- Facilitating group work
Desirable
- Partnership Working
- Proven change management experience
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Desirable
- SCPHN Degree
- Mentorship
- Level 3 Safeguarding Clinical Supervisor
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective mentoring
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Flexible approach to unpredictable workload demands/patterns
Desirable
- MECC
- Change management skills
Values
Essential
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Confident and ability to motivate others
- Team player and change Agent
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites and visits in a timely manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SCPHN Health Visitor Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Current NMC Registration
- Nurse prescribing
Desirable
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)
Experience
Essential
- Teaching in a clinical setting
- Safeguarding
- Multi-agency working
- Facilitating group work
Desirable
- Partnership Working
- Proven change management experience
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Desirable
- SCPHN Degree
- Mentorship
- Level 3 Safeguarding Clinical Supervisor
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective mentoring
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Flexible approach to unpredictable workload demands/patterns
Desirable
- MECC
- Change management skills
Values
Essential
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Confident and ability to motivate others
- Team player and change Agent
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites and visits in a timely manner
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).
