Family Nurse: Home-Visiting Specialist in Grampian

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Scotland is hiring a Family Nurse for its Family Nurse Partnership in Moray. The role involves providing voluntary home visits to eligible first-time mothers and care-experienced women, while also undertaking mandatory training. Strong communication and community engagement skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have a nursing or midwifery background and a desire to improve health outcomes for families. This position offers career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive practice experience of home visiting, working with families and young people in the community.
• Working knowledge of national and local policies to protect children including GIRFEC.

Responsibilities

• Providing intense, voluntary home visiting service to eligible first-time mothers and care-experienced women.
• Undertaking mandatory training and an opportunity for a masters level Professional Diploma in Family Nursing.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to develop therapeutic relationships

Desire to improve outcomes for children and young people

Education

First level registered nurse or midwife with current NMC registration

Degree awarded at the time of applying

Job description

A regional health organization in Scotland is hiring a Family Nurse for its Family Nurse Partnership in Moray. The role involves providing voluntary home visits to eligible first-time mothers and care-experienced women, while also undertaking mandatory training. Strong communication and community engagement skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have a nursing or midwifery background and a desire to improve health outcomes for families. This position offers career development opportunities in a supportive environment.