Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Early Years Nutrition Co-ordinator, working in Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. This is a part-time post working 18.75 hours. and would like to divide the hours between two people so that we appoint a person for each county.
Main duties of the job
This post is primarily focused on infant feeding support and training for the Health Visiting workforce. It will include the co-ordination and support of the Baby Friendly Champions in each County.
The Health Visiting Service has recently been successful in gaining re-accreditation with the Baby Friendly Initiative Standards and the post holder will take the lead role in maintaining our accreditation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 18/03/2024.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
- Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
- 48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
- Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
- Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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.
Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ Midwife
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)
- Knowledge of current Health Visiting issues
- Completion of UNICEF BFI Breastfeeding and Relationship Building (Health Visitors) or equivalent
- Knowledge of current government legislation relating to early years nutrition and the obesity agenda
- Knowledge of BFI Standards
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or experience
- Breastfeeding counsellor qualification or equivalent
- Masters Degree/ specialised short courses/ experience to Master's level equivalency
Experience
Essential
- Skilled Practitioner embracing clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
- Relevant post registration experience at Masters level
- Experience in audit
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Experience in providing breastfeeding support
- Teaching/ presentation skills
- Experience in delivering behaviour change models with parents, families, children and young people
- An understanding of resource implications of decision-making
- Knowledge and appreciation of national policies
- Participation in the development and implementation of public health policies
Desirable
- Experience of initiating/ implementing initiatives to develop practice
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ Midwife
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)
- Knowledge of current Health Visiting issues
- Completion of UNICEF BFI Breastfeeding and Relationship Building (Health Visitors) or equivalent
- Knowledge of current government legislation relating to early years nutrition and the obesity agenda
- Knowledge of BFI Standards
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or experience
- Breastfeeding counsellor qualification or equivalent
- Masters Degree/ specialised short courses/ experience to Master's level equivalency
Experience
Essential
- Skilled Practitioner embracing clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
- Relevant post registration experience at Masters level
- Experience in audit
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Experience in providing breastfeeding support
- Teaching/ presentation skills
- Experience in delivering behaviour change models with parents, families, children and young people
- An understanding of resource implications of decision-making
- Knowledge and appreciation of national policies
- Participation in the development and implementation of public health policies
Desirable
- Experience of initiating/ implementing initiatives to develop practice
Language Skills
Desirable
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
