Family Nurse (LW)

NHS Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Family Nurse to join their team, providing vital support to first-time mothers and young families. This role involves delivering an intensive home visiting service, backed by robust evidence, to improve health and educational outcomes. Candidates will engage with families, develop therapeutic relationships, and contribute to the well-being of children. With mandatory education and opportunities for further qualifications, this position not only offers professional growth but also the chance to make a significant impact in the community. If you're dedicated to enhancing the lives of young people, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or midwife with current NMC registration.
• Extensive practice experience of home visiting and working with families.

Responsibilities

• Provide home visiting services to first-time mothers and young families.
• Hold a caseload of up to 25 clients while working autonomously.

Skills

Communication Skills

Home Visiting Experience

Knowledge of Child Protection Policies

Therapeutic Relationship Development

Desire to Improve Outcomes for Young People

Education

Degree in Nursing or Midwifery

Professional Diploma in Family Nursing

Job description

Location: The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) bases are located in several different venues throughout Fife although this post is expected to be based in Dunfermline. However, FNP is a Fife-wide service and therefore all Family Nurses are required to travel throughout the locality of Fife.

Hours: Monday to Friday, Office Hours, Part-Time: 4 days per week

The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is delighted to be recruiting a new Family Nurse to join one of our three existing teams.

FNP is a specialist intensive, voluntary home visiting service offered to all eligible first time mothers aged 20 years and under at LMP, and aged 25 and under if care experienced, from early pregnancy until the first child turns 2 years of age. The programme is underpinned by an internationally robust evidence base which shows it can improve health, social and educational outcomes in the short, medium and long term. The programme is delivered, alongside the universal Child Health Surveillance programme, by Family Nurses who also undertake the role of the Named Person for the child.

All Family Nurses are required to undertake mandatory education, some of which is residential, spanning over approximately 18 months. However, alongside the mandatory education, there is now an opportunity to undertake a masters level Professional Diploma in Family Nursing. Whilst completing the FNP education nurses work autonomously, holding a caseload of up to 25 clients.

Essential Requirements:

1. First level registered nurse or midwife with current NMC registration
2. Awarded a degree at the time of applying for the post.
3. Have previous extensive practice experience of home visiting, working with families and young people in the community.
4. A working knowledge and experience of national and local policies to protect children including Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC), Child Protection and legislation relating to children and young people.
5. Excellent communication skills and an ability to develop rapid therapeutic relationships with young people.
6. A genuine desire to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Candidates are required to be in post by 1st September 2025 to commence the 18 month mandatory FNP education, some of which is residential.

Mandatory Education Dates in 2025:

1. 1-5th September
2. 8-12th September (residential)
3. 5th November
4. 3-4 December (residential)

Further mandatory education is also scheduled in 2026.

Interviews will take place the week beginning in June 2025 and will include a formal panel interview (including role play) and a separate interview with FNP clients.

Informal Enquiries:
Amy Piper (FNP Supervisor): 01383 674065
Helen Shepherd (FNP Supervisor): 01383 748749
Jamie Muir (FNP Supervisor): 01592 266579

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.