Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for a caseload delegated by the SCPHN, delivering components of the Universal Healthy Child Wales Programme
either in the home or clinic setting. This will involve assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating client care and providing
advice
Undertake home visits to children and young people as delegated by the SCPHN and participate in the assessment of care needs
and implement a planned programme of care. To carry out ongoing assessments of needs and report progress / changes to the
SCPHN.
Participate in the immunisation programmes in line with the Healthy Child Wales Programme. This may include domiciliary
immunisations
Complete and participate in developmental reviews of children and young people as delegated by the SCPHN and in accordance
with the Healthy Child Wales Programme.
Offer education to parents on care of minor ailments and illnesses
This is a fixed term to cover secondment for 12 months until 26/9/2026
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. RGN /RN
Desirable criteria
2. RGN /RN RN Childrens Nursing
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
3. A high level of interpersonal and communication skills shows empathy and compassion towards others
Desirable criteria
4. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Evidence of ongoing education & professional development
Desirable criteria
6. Supervision of staff Implementation of new ideas/practices
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable