Visa Note
Important: This position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates requiring skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK. However, applicants must verify their eligibility directly with the employer before applying. Immigration requirements and processes can change, and final approval for sponsorship is at the discretion of Hywel Dda University Health Board.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Health Visitor within the Ceredigion Flying Start Health Visiting team. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of health needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care to meet the needs of the child and their family following the Healthy Child Wales Programme.
This is a fixed-term position available until 30/3/2027 due to funding. The successful candidate will need to be committed to developing high standards of care and actively seek and promote professional working relationships with other statutory and voluntary practitioners.
Company Information
Employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Location: Cardigan Flying Start Centre, Napier Street, Cardigan, SA43 1EE
Website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
Contact: Paul Phillips (Health Visitor Team Leader)
Email: paul.phillips4@wales.nhs.uk
Phone: 07966806369
Job Details
Job Title: Health Visitor
Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term (15 months)
Working Pattern: Part-time
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Reference Number: 100-NMR398-1225
Application Deadline: 05 January 2026
Interview Date: 14 January 2026
Language: English (Welsh language skills are desirable)
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will need to be committed to developing a high degree of standards of care and actively seek and promote professional working relationships with other statutory and voluntary practitioners. The post holder will be passionate about promoting specialist knowledge and advice to families enabling them to lead healthy lifestyles, prevent illness and to give their children the best possible start in life.
A positive attitude to team working is essential. The post holder will need to possess a Health Visiting qualification and be registered in the appropriate part of the NMC register. Ability to travel in a timely manner between rural sites where there is limited or no public transport is an essential requirement of this role.
There will be opportunities for training and professional development along with a programme of clinical supervision. Hywel Dda delivers on the criteria set by the Welsh Government Healthy Child Programme and Baby Friendly Initiative.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. If you are an employee of Hywel Dda University Health Board and wish to apply for secondment, your current manager will need to agree before you submit your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
- SCPHN Health Visitor Post graduate diploma or Certificate
- Live current NMC Registration
- Nurse Prescribing
Desirable:
- SCPHN Degree
- Mentorship
- Clinical Supervisor
Experience
Essential:
- Teaching in a clinical setting
- Safeguarding
- Multi-agency working
Desirable:
- Partnership working
- Facilitating group work
- Proven change management experience
Knowledge
Essential:
- In-depth understanding of Public health agenda & priorities
- Ability to apply and enact local strategy
- Understanding of clinical governance agenda
- Knowledge of practice in accordance with the legislative requirements and expectations of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and the accompanying Working Together to Safeguard People guidance
- In depth knowledge of Health Visiting practice and strategic drivers
- Healthy Child Wales Programme (HCWP)
Desirable:
- Level 3 Safeguarding
Language Skills
Desirable:
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
About Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in numerous locations across the region, including four main hospitals, five community hospitals, two integrated care centres, numerous general practices, dental practices, community pharmacies, and mental health and learning disabilities services.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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 Information
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. 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.
UK Registration Requirements
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. This is an essential requirement for all healthcare professionals working in the NHS.
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.
For international candidates requiring sponsorship:
- Verify your eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa with UK Visas and Immigration
- Prepare your criminal record certificates from any country where you have resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Ensure you have current UK professional registration (or be in the process of obtaining it)
- Contact the employer directly at paul.phillips4@wales.nhs.uk to discuss your eligibility for sponsorship before applying
- Complete your application through the NHS Jobs website, making clear if you require sponsorship
Supporting documents available for download include the English and Welsh job descriptions and person specifications, and the Occupational Health Functional Requirements Form.
Privacy Notice
For information on how your data will be processed, please refer to Hywel Dda University Health Board’s privacy notice available at https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/employment-services/employment-services-documents/service-privacy-notices-gdpr/nwssp-recruitment-services-privacy-notice/
Equal Opportunities
Hywel Dda University Health Board is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks including reference checks and occupational health clearance.
Further Information
For any queries about this position, please contact Paul Phillips, Health Visitor Team Leader, at paul.phillips4@wales.nhs.uk or by calling 07966806369. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries individually.
Interviews will be held on 14 January 2026. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted directly. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position.
About Cardigan and Ceredigion
Cardigan is a historic market town located in the beautiful county of Ceredigion, West Wales. The area offers a high quality of life with stunning coastal and countryside views, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community. The Ceredigion Flying Start Centre serves as an important hub for family health services in the region, providing support to children and families from pregnancy through the early years.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to improving the health outcomes of children and families in the local community. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on public health while enjoying the quality of life that West Wales has to offer.