Are you a nurse who would like to work with children and families promoting health and wellness in the community setting?

Within the Rhondda Cynon Taff (RCT) area of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) we are looking to recruit a Public Health Community Band 5 Nurse in health visiting. This role provides an exciting opportunity to experience being part of a health visiting team in the delivery of an integrated Health visiting model (HCWP/CWTCH programme). This opportunity will also form part of a 'recruit to train' strategy which will offer an insight into health visiting for those interested in undertaking Specialist Community Public Health Nurse training.

With guidance, training and support the post holder will deliver the Healthy Child Wales programme/ CWTCH Programme (RCT) with the Health Visiting team. You will undertake duties which are delegated by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) using a progressive universal model of service delivery dependent on assessed needs. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in public health and multi-agency working to support the health needs of children and families. Whilst working within CTM you will be supported by our Health Visiting Team, Practice Development Health Visitor and CNS Safeguarding.

Main duties of the job

With guidance, training and support the post holder will deliver the Healthy Child Wales programme/ CWTCH Programme (RCT) with the Health Visiting team. You will undertake duties which are delegated by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) using a progressive universal model of service delivery dependent on assessed needs. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in public health and multi-agency working to support the health needs of children and families. Whilst working within CTM you will be supported by our Health Visiting Team, Practice Development Health Visitor and CNS Safeguarding.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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

We are a proud local employer around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level Knowledge of Safeguarding and consent.
• Evidence of ongoing education & professional development. Maintenance of professional development.
• Aware of current research. Time management skills. Assertive. Self-motivator. Conflict resolution. Problem solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to recognise strengths and weaknesses. A high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Demonstrates a committed and caring attitude.

Desirable

• Paediatric Experience. Supervision of staff Implementation of new ideas/practices. Experience of Assessing & learning and mentoring Student nurses.
• Ability to speak Welsh

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing education & professional development. Maintenance of professional development.

Desirable

• RN Children's Nursing

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Pontypridd Health Centre

Bridge Street

Pontypridd

CF37 4PF

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

110-NMR436-0924