This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 31/3/2026.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee applying for this secondment, approval from your current manager is required before applying.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as an Assistant Practitioner within the Flying Start Health Visiting team in Pembrokeshire.
As an Assistant Practitioner, you will work as part of a skill mix team with families in their homes or community settings, delegated by the Health Visitor to improve the overall wellbeing and health of children and families.
To support the best outcomes for children and families, the Assistant Practitioner will deliver evidence-based strategies and key messages from the Healthy Child Wales Programme.
Interviews will be held on 21/5/25.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will:
1. Undertake home visits to children and families, implementing a planned programme of care and reporting progress or changes to the delegating Registered Practitioner.
2. Prepare information packs, make appointments, and participate in child health clinics under supervision.
3. Provide appropriate advice to families regarding childcare, including nutrition, sleep problems, and behaviour.
4. Follow up with parents and children who default on appointments.
5. Reinforce key public health messages provided by the relevant practitioner.
6. Advise on safety issues in the home and local community.
7. Facilitate a range of group work activities.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is responsible for NHS healthcare services in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. Our staff of 12,000 provide a wide range of services to nearly 400,000 people across Wales, in partnership with local authorities and various sectors, including volunteers.
Our facilities include four main hospitals, several community hospitals, integrated care centres, community practices, and specialised services.
Job responsibilities
A full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board encourages bilingualism to enhance patient and service user experiences. Welsh language skills are desirable, and support is available to help staff meet these requirements during employment.
We offer access to Wagestream, a financial wellbeing benefit allowing staff to track wages in real-time, access up to 50% of earned wages early, and manage finances effectively.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
* Good standard of education, GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C) or Level II equivalent.
* NVQ/QCF Level 4 or equivalent, or NVQ/QCF Level 3 plus additional training to Diploma level or equivalent, or equivalent competencies demonstrated through accredited courses.
* Community experience.
Experience
* Experience in health visiting, school nursing, children's social care, or education.
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1) is desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
The salary range is £26,928 to £29,551 per annum, pro-rata.
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