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We are looking to recruit a Permanent, full time Family Nurse based at Kirklands - NHSL Headquarters.
The postholder is responsible for delivering the Family Nurse Partnership licensed programme (FNP) intensive home visiting programme to (max 25) vulnerable first time teenage women who are expecting their first baby. The postholder is required to be the lead in developing therapeutic relationships with clients and work intensively within complex family situations from early pregnancy until the child reaches 2 years when the programme is completed, whilst also ensuring fidelity to the programme’s licensing requirements. As part of the licensing requirements The FNP Team is also supported by a Consultant Psychologist and Data Manager/Administrator.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
- First level registered nurse or midwife with current NMC registration.
- Professional knowledge acquired at diploma/degree level underpinning further specialist education and training such as Public Health Nursing/Health Visiting.
- Masters degree relevant to the role such as Nursing and Health Studies, Psychology or demonstration of a range of skills commensurate with masters level. These could include Practice Educator role, specialist role in supporting looked after children and parenting support roles.
- Successfully complete the mandatory FNP core education and training programme, delivered to Masters level.
The interview process is in two parts and both the panel and client interviews for Family Nurse Posts.
The successful applicant requires to be available to attend all mandatory dates below, for FNP Education, over an 18-month period. Education is facilitated using a hybrid model of online and face to face education, some of which is residential.
6th – 10th March 2023 – Pre foundations learning and SQA induction. At site and online.
13th-17th March 2023 – Foundations in FNP practice. 5 days/4 nights Residential
1st May 2023 – MI intermediate in FNP practice. Non residential
30th and 31st May 2023 – MI advanced in FNP practice. 2 days/1night residential.
22nd August 2023 – Breastfeeding Support in FNP practice. Non residential
3rd - 5th October 2023 – Next steps. 2 days / 1 night residential. 1 day online
14th – 15th November 2023 PIPE in FNP practice. 2 days / 1 night residential
April/May 2024 – DANCE in FNP practice
19th September 2024– Introduction to flourishing in FNP practice. Online
25th – 26th October 2024 – Flourishing in FNP practice 2 days / 1 night residential
The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by debbie.mycek@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk or Joanna.Dempsey@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact lyn.henry@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk
