Health Visitor Torfaen Borough

Job summary

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic Health Visitor to join our Torfaen Health visiting team. You will be working within a team of Health Visitors and skill mix staff delivering an Early Years Health visiting programme to families living within the Torfaen area.

The successful candidate will have the relevant qualification, professionalism and clinical skills necessary to work on their own initiative as well as working effectively in partnership with parents/carers and other services such as Early Years Services, , Primary Care, Children Services and School Nursing. Applications from student due to qualify are also welcomed.

Main duties of the job

The Health Visitor contributes to the development of new projects and policies within the health visiting service and is involved in the research, implementation and evaluation of evidence based practice. The post holder will be responsible for providing universal, enhanced, and intensiveHealth Visiting services to children and families from all cultural diversities on their case load. Health Visitors work as a team across locally defined areas and support the service across Gwent, to provide a safe service for all preschool children and their families.

We would like you to view our Health Visiting RecruitmentVideo at the ABUHB Health Visiting web page.

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

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 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

Skills

Essential

• Flexible approach to unpredictable workload demands/patterns
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Confident and have the ability to motivate others
• Team player and change agent
• Ability to travel between sites and visits in a timely manner

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Leadership skills
• Competent in IT skills, completing data and writing emails

Desirable

• MECC

Experience

Essential

• Delivery of HCWP
• Working with mutli disciplinary team
• Experience of working with Safeguarding and Vulnerable families

Desirable

• Understanding of HCWP

Qualifications

Essential

• SCPHN Qualification

Desirable

• Working towards SCPHN Qualification