Health Visitor inPontypridd inPontypridd PUBLISHED
SAT 4 JAN 2025
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of children and families within the community.
Autonomy in the role, allowing Health Visitors to work without direct supervision and make independent decisions regarding child plans.
Involvement in a holistic and inclusive Public Health programme that prioritizes the needs of children aged 0-5 and their families.
Collaboration with various agencies and families, fostering a cooperative environment and community engagement.
Engagement in professional development through participation in Health Visiting Forums and projects aimed at service enhancement.
Contribution to the quality assurance framework of the Healthy Child Wales Programme, ensuring high standards of care.
The Health Visitor role in Pontypridd with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the Healthy Child Wales Programme, focusing on providing care for children and families from the antenatal period to age five. The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN - HV) will manage a defined caseload, undertaking assessments and developing personalized child plans in collaboration with families and various agencies. This position requires working autonomously to fulfill statutory duties while ensuring adherence to clinical and information governance standards.
Key responsibilities include delivering a child-centered public health program, facilitating service transitions, and participating in community strategies to address specific needs. The role also involves leading Health Visiting Forums and contributing to service development projects. This fixed-term position emphasises quality assurance practices and requires skills such as motivational interviewing to adapt to evolving care models. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board serves approximately 450,000 people across three counties and values collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement within its diverse community.
Key responsibilities include delivering a child-centered public health program, facilitating service transitions, and participating in community strategies to address specific needs. The role also involves leading Health Visiting Forums and contributing to service development projects. This fixed-term position emphasises quality assurance practices and requires skills such as motivational interviewing to adapt to evolving care models. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board serves approximately 450,000 people across three counties and values collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement within its diverse community.
As part of the Healthy Child Wales Programme, the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse -Health Visiting (SCPHN - HV) will be the named Health Visitor for all Children and their families within their caseload from antenatal to 5 years, excluding the unborn child. This requires the Health Visitor (HV) to commence the child’s planning process.
To work without direct supervision to undertake statutory duties on behalf of the Health Board with respect to individual children within your caseload to assess, monitor, improve and support the wellbeing of children and their families.
Working in partnership with the child’s family and all involved agencies to produce a child’s plan which will require to be monitored, reviewed and evaluated.
In discharging these responsibilities the post holder is responsible and accountable for maintaining clinical, staff and information governance.
This is a fixed term post for 39 weeks to meet the needs of the service
Be responsible for providing a Health Visiting service for a defined caseload of families with children aged 0-5 including in the antenatal period. Ensure transfer to the appropriate service at appropriate time.
Provide a child centred, inclusive, holistic and accessible Public Health programme to children, their families and communities.
As part of Healthy Child Wales Programme (HCWP), quality assurance framework for current practice, skills such as motivational interviewing are required
As appropriate, lead and/or contribute to developing strategies to address individual identified needs as well as those identified within the community.
Undertake an assessment using the recognised and accepted acuity tools, to support safe staffing levels and support colleagues during fluctuations in workforce and workload activity.
Participate and chair Health Visiting Forums, team meetings and working groups as required, and participate in projects regarding future service development, developing and implementing identified changes to the routine and delivery of routine care.
Lead and deliver the Universal Healthy Child Wales Programme (Welsh Government 2which is underpinned by the Quality Assurance Framework being adaptable and flexible when models of care change.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amanda Rossiter Job title: Deputy Senior Nurse for Health Visiting Email address: Telephone number:
Wendy Stone
Deputy Senior Nurse for Health Visiting
To work without direct supervision to undertake statutory duties on behalf of the Health Board with respect to individual children within your caseload to assess, monitor, improve and support the wellbeing of children and their families.
Working in partnership with the child’s family and all involved agencies to produce a child’s plan which will require to be monitored, reviewed and evaluated.
In discharging these responsibilities the post holder is responsible and accountable for maintaining clinical, staff and information governance.
This is a fixed term post for 39 weeks to meet the needs of the service
Be responsible for providing a Health Visiting service for a defined caseload of families with children aged 0-5 including in the antenatal period. Ensure transfer to the appropriate service at appropriate time.
Provide a child centred, inclusive, holistic and accessible Public Health programme to children, their families and communities.
As part of Healthy Child Wales Programme (HCWP), quality assurance framework for current practice, skills such as motivational interviewing are required
As appropriate, lead and/or contribute to developing strategies to address individual identified needs as well as those identified within the community.
Undertake an assessment using the recognised and accepted acuity tools, to support safe staffing levels and support colleagues during fluctuations in workforce and workload activity.
Participate and chair Health Visiting Forums, team meetings and working groups as required, and participate in projects regarding future service development, developing and implementing identified changes to the routine and delivery of routine care.
Lead and deliver the Universal Healthy Child Wales Programme (Welsh Government 2which is underpinned by the Quality Assurance Framework being adaptable and flexible when models of care change.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We Live By Our Core Values
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amanda Rossiter Job title: Deputy Senior Nurse for Health Visiting Email address: Telephone number:
Wendy Stone
Deputy Senior Nurse for Health Visiting
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To work as a Health Visitor in the UK, you'll need a combination of qualifications, skills, and personal attributes. Here are the essential requirements:
Qualifications:
1. Nursing or Midwifery Qualification: You must be a registered nurse or midwife, having completed a degree program.
2. Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Qualification: Additionally, you need to complete a Health Visiting program, which leads to SCPHN certification.
Key Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and families, often in sensitive situations. This includes listening skills and the ability to convey health information clearly.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional and social challenges faced by families and providing support with sensitivity.
3. Assessment Skills: Proficiency in assessing the health needs of individuals and families, including physical, emotional, and social health.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues and develop appropriate support strategies and interventions.
5. Organizational Skills: Effective time management to handle a caseload and keep records accurately.
6. Collaboration and Teamwork: Working alongside colleagues in health and social care, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach.
7. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and perspectives, adapting care to meet the needs of different communities.
8. Knowledge of Public Health Policy: Understanding health promotion strategies, childhood development, and current public health issues.
9. Teaching and Educating Skills: Ability to educate families about health, nutrition, parenting, and accessing services.
10. Resilience and Adaptability: Working in challenging environments and adapting to changing situations.
Personal Attributes:
1. Patience: Families may require ongoing support, and patience is essential.
2. Integrity and Professionalism: Maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating ethical behavior at all times.
3. Motivation: A commitment to improving community health and wellbeing.
Continuing Professional Development:
- Engage in lifelong learning and professional development to stay updated with best practices and new policies.
Experience:
- Previous experience in community nursing or working with families and children can be advantageous.
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