Bank Health Visitor
The closing date is 05 May 2026.
The health visitor is responsible for a defined caseload of pre‑school children and families within a geographic area or general practice population. The main purpose of the role includes assessing health need, implementing and evaluating health‑enhancing activities, and generating information that can influence policies that affect health.
Candidates should have freedom to practise/act within parameters and be guided by defined policies, protocols at local and national level and the Code of Conduct. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
* Using own initiative, develop innovative ways of working, implement change effectively and monitor outcomes, working with the deputy senior and senior nurse.
* Ensure delivery of innovative, clinically excellent evidence‑based child health surveillance, health promotion and other public health initiatives.
* Plan, deliver and evaluate health visiting interventions working with statutory and voluntary agencies.
* Work as part of the team.
* Assist the deputy senior nurse, collaborating with other health visitors within the University Health Board to ensure equitable, high‑quality services.
* Communicate information sensitively when dealing with sensitive and contentious issues.
* Delegate duties to specialist community workers such as NNEB as appropriate.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse and/or Midwife.
* BSc Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor).
Knowledge
* Demonstrates accountability for keeping up to date with mandatory training.
* Implements current evidence‑based practice pertinent to the role.
Experience
* Skilled Practitioner embracing clinical governance and clinical effectiveness.
* Experience of multi‑agency working.
* Experience of managing a Health Visitor caseload.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum pro rata.
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