Job summary
- Main area
- Community Nursery Nurse
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent: to meet the needs of the service.
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (09.00 - 17.00)
- Job ref
- 050-ACS176-0426
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bodfan Bach, Eryri Hospital
- Town
- Caernarfon
- Salary
- £28,819 - £31,626 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Community Nursery Nurse Children Looked After Service
Band 4
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
This post is permanent and fulltime to meet the needs of the Children Looked After Service.
The post holder will work to support the role of the Children Looked After Nurses maintaining and promoting the health needs of the children looked after within the West area. Based within a community setting, the Nursery Nurse will provide a service to families/carers as identified in the needs assessment carried out by the team.
The post holder will take a key role in delivering parenting/carer support,health promotion and programmes of care on an individual basis and group work. The post holder will be an important member of a skill mix team, contributing to the overall health care offered to individuals, families and communities.
Main duties of the job
Support Children Looked After Nurses in delivering health promotion within home, clinic and other community based settings as agreed.
Contribute to the implementation of the Health Care Plan as per Health Board, and / or service level agreement and directed by the Children Looked After Nurses .
Following initial assessment by Children Looked After Nurses or Paediatrician , carry out delegated programmes / packages of care or follow up health needs at home or in clinic.
Undertake screening and/or other health related and developmental assessments.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BTEC level 3 Diploma in Early Years Or CACHE Diploma in Child care and Education, Level 3 (2 year course) Or NVQ/QCF level 3 in Early Years and Education Or NNEB/National diploma in childhood studies
Desirable criteria
- NVQ/QCF level 4 in Early Years and Education
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working with infants and children and parents/carers.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in community or health related field. Experience of facilitating groups.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good organisational skills. Ability to plan own work Ability to work in a team and develop a good working relationship with other agencies Excellent communication skills Computer literate e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Desirable criteria
- Clear communication methods for young people and carers / parents with a disability
OTHER
Essential criteria
- Discreet and sensitive to the needs of others Commitment to high standards of evidence based practice Commitment to self development Able to travel between settings in a timely manner Flexible approach to working Willing to learn new skills Positive attitude
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaking
KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Awareness of current Welsh Government initiatives pertaining to Children and Families Working knowledge of All Wales child protection procedures Child development Knowledge of child behavior management techniques. Awareness of the importance of play in relation to the stages of child development
Desirable criteria
- Experience of behaviour management techniques Able to discuss recent advances in the sphere of public health.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bethan
- Job title
- Team Lead Generic Health Visitors Gwynedd
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000853136
- Additional information
Sally Clare, Children Looked After Service
07557312858
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