Deputy Senior Nurse; Health Visiting

Job Summary

There are two full-time Deputy Senior Nurse posts available (37.5 hours per week). One post covers Cynon and the other covers Rhondda.

The post holder will have responsibility for the following:

• Provide strong visible leadership within Health Visiting.
• Support the senior management team in advancing the quality agenda for Health Visiting and public health.
• Support the Senior Nurse, Health Visiting in delivering on strategic priorities that span the public sector and the Third Sector.
• Line‑manage a skill‑mix team of Health Visitors, providing support and supervision as required.
• Provide expert clinical advice and support as per the Healthy Child Wales Programme (HCWP).
• Collaborate with the Senior Nurse to take forward Health Visiting service initiatives and programme work, ensuring effective governance underpins them.
• Support the inequality and early intervention agenda.
• Progress the research and development agenda within the profession in partnership with the Senior Nurse.
• Work autonomously within Health Board policies and procedures.
• Work closely with Senior Nurses, the Head of Nursing and the Deputy Head of Nursing to deliver specific priorities.
• Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

• Assist the Senior Nurse in providing professional leadership within the profession.
• Ensure delivery of strategic objectives and performance targets for all aspects of the Health Visiting business, e.g. the HCWP WG 2015 scheme.
• Offer Health Visitors expert clinical advice and support in caseload management and individual supervision.
• Support Health Visitors in managing caseloads, conducting family engagement and reviews as required.
• Develop and implement clinical audits to ensure compliance with HCWP pathways and protocols.
• Interpret and critically analyse local and national policies, frameworks and guidance, and make recommendations for new or amended practice.
• Develop specific programmes of work to address health inequalities aligned with local health needs.
• Implement strategies, policies and procedures for programme work, ensuring robust governance around the models.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse region. With nearly 13,500 staff, CTM is one of Wales’s largest employers. Our workforce is dedicated to offering excellent patient care to the 450,000 people across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three district general hospitals and several community health facilities.

Date posted: 31 December 2025

Pay scheme:
Agenda for Change

Band:
Band 7

Salary: £48,527 – £55,532 per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full‑time

Reference number: 110‑NMR
538‑1225

Job locations:
Ysbyty Cwm Cynon/RCT, New Road, Mountain Ash, CF45 4BZ

• Visitor Health Registrar qualification.
• Postgraduate diploma level study or equivalent.
• Relevant experience, skills and knowledge.

• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2).

• Senior‑level experience in operational management, strategic or practice service development, or significant relevant clinical experience with transferable skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Applicants who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For details, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer name:
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address:
Ysbyty Cwm Cynon/RCT, New Road, Mountain Ash, CF45 4BZ

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