Job summary
This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 01/09/2026 to cover maternity leave.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of health needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care to meet the needs of the child and their family following the Healthy Child Wales Programme.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to be committed to developing a high degree of standards of care and actively seek and promote professional working relationships with other statutory and voluntary practitioners. The post holder will be passionate about promoting specialist knowledge and advice to families enabling them to lead healthy lifestyles, prevent illness and to give their children the best possible start in life.
A positive attitude to team working is essential.
In order to apply you will need to possess a Health Visiting qualification and be registered in the appropriate part of the NMC register. Ability to travel in a timely manner between rural sites where is limited or no public transport.
There will be opportunities for training and professional development along with a programme of clinical supervision.
Hywel Dda delivers on the criteria set by the Welsh Government Healthy Child Programme and Baby Friendly Initiative.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 06/08/2025
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SCPHN Health Visitor Post graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Live current NMC Registration
- Nurse Prescribing
Desirable
- SCPHN Degree
- Mentorship
- Clinical Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Teaching in a clinical setting
- Safeguarding
- Multi-agency working
Desirable
- Partnership working
- Facilitating group work
- Proven change management experience
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
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SCPHN Health Visitor Post graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Live current NMC Registration
- Nurse Prescribing
Desirable
- SCPHN Degree
- Mentorship
- Clinical Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Teaching in a clinical setting
- Safeguarding
- Multi-agency working
Desirable
- Partnership working
- Facilitating group work
- Proven change management experience
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
Language Skills
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).
