Job summary
The post holder will work as part of a small specialist CLA Health Team and will be professionally responsible for a defined cohort of children looked after and vulnerable children placed away from home.
The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating and quality assuring the completion of specialist Health Assessments by other Health Professionals and will also undertake statutory health assessments for children aged 0-18 years.
The post holder will be required to utilise specialist knowledge and skills to develop individual specialist health care plans and deliver interventions to meet the health needs of children looked after and vulnerable children and young people and improve their health outcomes. The post holder will also work with care leavers and contribute to the development and implementation of specialist programmes of care as required.
The post holder will provide specialist knowledge, support and guidance to Social Services, Foster Carers, Education and other relevant agencies and health professionals, on the health and wellbeing of Children Looked After. This will include providing clinical supervision as well as delivering specialist training programmes, drawing on their specialist knowledge, skills and experience as a specialist practitioner in this field.
Main duties of the job
o The post holder has a key role in providing specialist health advice and knowledge to the multi-agency care assessment and operational planning of services for Children Looked After (CLA) and Care Leavers working closely with Local Authorities Social Services Departments.
o Interpret complex and sensitive health information and reach conclusions based on clinical judgement, research evidence and management of risk in order to promote and improve individual health outcomes.
o Co-ordinate the completion of statutory Initial and Review Health Assessments for CLA identifying the most appropriate health professional to undertake health assessment e.g. Health Visitors, School Nurses, Paediatricians and GPs.
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.
Interviews will be held on 06/02/2026
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.
Interviews will be held on 06/02/2026
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 and knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- First degree
- Master's qualification or equivalent level of experience/knowledge/short courses
- Evidence of continuing Professional Development
- Knowledge of emotional and mental health development in infants, children and young people
- Knowledge of All Wales Child Protection procedures and Social Services and Well-being Act (Wales) 2014
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of current issues and legislation relating to Children Looked After, Care Leavers and vulnerable children placed away from home.
- Knowledge and understanding the NMC code of professional practice.
Desirable
- Community specialist practitioner qualification e.g. Health Visitor, School Health Nurse or evidence of working at this level
- Counselling skills
- Ability to use specialist child development tools
- Mental Health qualification
- Family planning qualification
- Knowledge of recognised parenting Programmes
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with children, young people and families
- Experience of planning and delivering individual health promotion/intervention programmes
- Experience of working closely with Local Authorities to address the needs of vulnerable children and families
- Experience of specialist knowledge of undertaking holistic health assessments using recognised screening tools to establish the health needs of children and young people
- Experience of assessing the emotional health and well being needs of children and young people
- Evidence of knowledge and commitment to clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of providing supervision to other health professionals
- Experience of managing or supervising staff
- Ability to use specialist child development tools
- Experience of engaging and working with vulnerable hard to reach groups
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- First degree
- Master's qualification or equivalent level of experience/knowledge/short courses
- Evidence of continuing Professional Development
- Knowledge of emotional and mental health development in infants, children and young people
- Knowledge of All Wales Child Protection procedures and Social Services and Well-being Act (Wales) 2014
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of current issues and legislation relating to Children Looked After, Care Leavers and vulnerable children placed away from home.
- Knowledge and understanding the NMC code of professional practice.
Desirable
- Community specialist practitioner qualification e.g. Health Visitor, School Health Nurse or evidence of working at this level
- Counselling skills
- Ability to use specialist child development tools
- Mental Health qualification
- Family planning qualification
- Knowledge of recognised parenting Programmes
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with children, young people and families
- Experience of planning and delivering individual health promotion/intervention programmes
- Experience of working closely with Local Authorities to address the needs of vulnerable children and families
- Experience of specialist knowledge of undertaking holistic health assessments using recognised screening tools to establish the health needs of children and young people
- Experience of assessing the emotional health and well being needs of children and young people
- Evidence of knowledge and commitment to clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of providing supervision to other health professionals
- Experience of managing or supervising staff
- Ability to use specialist child development tools
- Experience of engaging and working with vulnerable hard to reach groups
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).
