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Job summary

Main area
Health Visiting
Grade
Band 6
Contract
12 months (This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 01/09/2026 to cover maternity leave)
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-NMR215-0725
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Llys Steffan Resource Centre
Town
Lampeter
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
06/08/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Health Visitor

Band 6

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 01/09/2026 to cover maternity leave.

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of health needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care to meet the needs of the child and their family following the Healthy Child Wales Programme.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will need to be committed to developing a high degree of standards of care and actively seek and promote professional working relationships with other statutory and voluntary practitioners. The post holder will be passionate about promoting specialist knowledge and advice to families enabling them to lead healthy lifestyles, prevent illness and to give their children the best possible start in life.

A positive attitude to team working is essential.

In order to apply you will need to possess a Health Visiting qualification and be registered in the appropriate part of the NMC register. Ability to travel in a timely manner between rural sites where is limited or no public transport.

There will be opportunities for training and professional development along with a programme of clinical supervision.

Hywel Dda delivers on the criteria set by the Welsh Government Healthy Child Programme and Baby Friendly Initiative.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 

Interviews to be held on 06/08/2025

 

Working for our organisation

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 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

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

Essential criteria
  • SCPHN Health Visitor Post graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Live current NMC Registration
  • Nurse Prescribing
Desirable criteria
  • SCPHN Degree
  • Mentorship
  • Clinical Supervisor

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Teaching in a clinical setting
  • Safeguarding
  • Multi-agency working
Desirable criteria
  • Partnership working
  • Facilitating group work
  • Proven change management experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • In-depth understanding of Public health agenda & priorities
  • Ability to apply and enact local strategy
  • Understanding of clinical governance agenda
  • All Wales Child Protection Procedures (2008) and practice
  • In depth knowledge of Health Visiting practice and strategic drivers
  • Healthy Child Wales Programme(2015)
Desirable criteria
  • Level 3 Safeguarding

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Wendy Thomas
Job title
Health Visitor Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
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