Community Nursery Nurse
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Bethesda, LL57 3DTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,819 to £31,626
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
This post is Fixed term / secondment 22.5 hour per week position until 31/03/27 to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying fo...
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.
To assist the caseload holder in the management and delivery of care to clients autonomously. Duties may include:
- Building on existing assessment of families needs and deliver packages of planned care with no direct supervision.
- To provide and receive complex and sensitive child related information from health and social care staff.
- To decline referral if not appropriate which requires excellent negotiation skills and appropriate sign posting.
- Support to clients with more complex/additional needs.
- To demonstrate ability for motivation and behaviour change with children and families enabling self-efficacy, resilience and strength based relationship.
- To recognise and report any health and safety or risk issues.
- To write records in a concise, accurate and timely manner in line with GDPR guidance and BCU local polices.
- To independently carry out specified assessment and intervention as allocated and discussed with the Health Visitor/ School Nurse and using own initiative and experience to modify according to the clients needs.
- To hold own caseload with support from Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) for those families with planned packages of care.
- To hold a special interest role and support other staff within the locality and service.
- To promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
- To contribute to the care of all clients, ensuring safety and dignity at all times.
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.
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
18 September 2026
Last checked
22 September 2026
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