Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board invites applications from motivated and forward‑thinking Health Visitors to join the Flying Start programme as a Specialist Health Visitor for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health. This post offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of high‑quality perinatal and infant mental health services within a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary environment.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Health Visitor for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health will lead the development and delivery of perinatal and infant mental health initiatives across the Flying Start service. The role involves providing therapeutic and educational interventions to families, with a strong focus on early intervention, prevention, and the promotion of healthy parent–infant relationships.
The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement screening pathways, policies, and procedures that support women, men, and families from pregnancy up to two years postnatally. They will contribute to service improvement by strengthening partnerships, enhancing early support provision, and ensuring families receive timely, specialist care.
A key aspect of the role is offering expert training, consultation, and guidance to Health Visiting teams, supporting them to deliver high‑quality, personalised care. The post holder will also raise awareness of the impact of perinatal mental health difficulties and promote effective care planning across primary care, maternity, mental health, and children's services.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications And/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
Registered Nurse/Midwife/RCN
Specialist Community Public Health Degree Health Visiting
Current NMC Registration
Documented evidence of continued professional development
Masters Level education/knowledge in Parent/Infant Mental Health or demonstrable equivalent level of working
Desirable criteria
Mentoring/teaching/coaching/supervision qualification
NBAS/NBO Trained
V100 Nurse prescribing
IHV Perinatal Mental Health Training/Solihull Approach Training
Experience
Essential criteria
Health Visiting experience in practice
Experience of delivering training to a range of other professionals
Specialist knowledge and experience in maternal/paternal and infant mental health, developed through training and practice
Clear understanding of Perinatal mental Health and Safeguarding guidance, policies and procedures.
Evidence of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary and interagency workin
Experience of managing own workload and that of others
Experience of undertaking comprehensive health assessments, planning and implementing evidence based programmes of care
Desirable criteria
Management/Leadership/Supervision experience
Experience of leadership in service change or redesign
Implementation of Audit/research recommendation
Aptitude And Abilities
Essential criteria
Able to act as a positive role model
Excellent written and Oral communication skills along with IT skills
Ability to form strong and professional working relationships across organisational boundaries
Flexible and adaptable and able to work autonomously as well as in a team
Excellent time management skills
Ability to prioritise
Evidence of good organisational skills and the ability to use own initiative and meet deadlines
Emotional resilience
Confident decision maker
Desirable criteria
Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential Criteria
Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
Other
Essential criteria
Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area.
Able to work hours flexibly.
Flexible approach to the needs of the service