Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Job summary
This post is Fixed term / secondment 30 hour per week position until 31/03/27 to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative Community Nursery Nurse to join our Flying Start Health Visiting Service in Bethesda, North Wales. We are looking for a self-motivated team player who has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
The post holder will facilitate one to one, group and community work that aims to address health inequalities in partnership with the wider multi-skilled team. They will take a key role in delivering parent support, health promotion and programmes of care. They will provide a service to families as identified in the needs assessment carried out by the Health Visitor and undertake packages of support through implementing and evaluating planned programmes of care. In addition, the post holder will contribute to the public health role in line with government public health initiatives.
The Health Board offers an Induction Course and ongoing Clinical Supervision and support from its Safeguarding Children Team and opportunities for in house training.
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.
Main duties of the job
Support Health Visitors in delivering health promotion within home, clinic and other community based settings as agreed.
Contribute to the implementation of the delivery of the Core Programme as per Health Board service level agreement and directed by the Health Visitor.
Following initial assessment by HV the Community Nursery Nurse will carry out delegated programmes of care or follow up health issues at home or in clinic.
Undertake screening and/or other health related and developmental assessments as and when directed by the Health Visitor.
Refer to appropriate agencies in collaboration with the Health Visitor.
Ensure the delivery of evidence-based practice in order to facilitate effective care. Includes issues relating to health and well being e.g. diet; safety; dental care etc.
Work with parents to increase their knowledge and skills to enable them to identify and meet their own and children’s health needs under the supervision of the Health Visitor.
Work in partnership with service users and providers; attend client participation groups, social services meetings as directed by the Health Visitor.
Work in partnership with the community, statutory and voluntary agencies in the provision and development of individual and community initiatives as directed by the Health Visitor.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education maths and english
- NNEB or equivalent
Desirable
- Child protection training
- Additional training in child development
- Information Technology Skills
Experience
Essential
- Community experience
- Experience of working with children, young people and their families
- Able to undertake autonomous and independent work
- A comprehensive and sound awareness of child development
- Understanding of the public health agenda
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the health visiting and school nursing services
- Experience or awareness of multi disciplinary agencies
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Knowledge of It packages such as word, excell and outlook
- Demonstrates an understanding of safeguarding issues
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge of social and multicultural issues
Travel
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Closing Date: 9 August 2026
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