About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Health Visiting Team in Monmouthshire. The Health Visitor will be required to manage a caseload within a defined population, with the overarching aims of increasing family resilience, improving population health outcomes and reducing health inequalities whilst safeguarding the wellbeing of children.
The post holder is required to register with the Nursing & Midwifery Council be a registered SCPHN (Health Visiting) and compliance with NMC standards and guidance is required.
Please view our Health Visiting Recruitment Video at the ABUHB Health Visiting web page.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Deliver the Universal Healthy Child Wales Programme (Welsh Government 2015) to all families with children under 5 years of age. This will include the following evidence based interventions:
Public health (for example, infant feeding, safer sleeping, perinatal mental health, immunisations)
Screening programmes (for example, Newborn Blood Spot)
Safeguarding interventions
Apply the Family Resilience Assessment Tool (FRAIT) as scheduled within the Healthy Child Wales Programme
Apply targeted interventions as directed by the FRAIT for families with low resilience, to provide more intensive support
Initiate safeguarding procedures (All Wales Child Protection Procedures 2008) and work in partnership with families and carers to implement child protection plans
Participate in statutory safeguarding functions, for example, Court and MARAC/MAPPA processes
Apply risk management processes e.g. lone working and risk assessments
Utilise the All Wales Health Visiting Acuity tool to ensure safe staffing levels and support colleagues during fluctuations in workforce and activity
To take responsibility for promoting new opportunities for integrated working and contribute to local partnership plans
Develop and maintain health profiles of an identified population in order to identify health needs and influence service plans
To share responsibility for chairing Health Visiting Forums/team meetings. To contribute to the development of local policies and guidelines.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Job description Job 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.
To be responsible for providing a Health Visiting service for a defined caseload and to provide cover for other health visitors during periods of leave.
Deliver the Universal Healthy Child Wales Programme (Welsh Government 2015) to all families with children under 5 years of age. This will include the following evidence based interventions:
Public health (for example, infant feeding, safer sleeping, perinatal mental health, immunisations)
Screening programmes (for example, New born Blood Spot)
Safeguarding interventions
Apply the Family Resilience Assessment Tool (FRAIT) as scheduled within the Healthy Child Wales Programme
Apply targeted interventions as directed by the FRAIT for families with low resilience, to provide more intensive support
Initiate safeguarding procedures (All Wales Child Protection Procedures 2008) and work in partnership with families and carers to implement child protection plans.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Current NMC Registration
Desirable
Mentorship
Qualifications Essential
SCPHN Health Visitor Post Graduate Diploma / Certificate Nurse Prescribing
Desirable
SCPHN Degree Clinical Supervisor
Experience Essential
In-depth understanding of Public Health agenda & priorities Understanding of Clinical Governance Safeguarding Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Effective mentoring Flexible approach to unpredictable workload demands / patterns Team player and change agent
Desirable
Level 3 Safeguarding Partnership working Facilitating group work Proven change management experience Proven change management skills Ability to speak Welsh
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address Cae Mawr Clinic
Caldicot
NP26 4EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)