Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
SCPHN Health Visitor
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The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job Overview
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.
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Working for our organisation
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.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- SCPHN Health Visitor Post Graduate Diploma / Certificate
- Nurse Prescribing
Desirable criteria
- SCPHN Degree
- Clinical Supervisor
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Partnership working
- Facilitating group work
- Proven change management experience
- Proven change management skills
- Ability to speak Welsh
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