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The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is a national, evidence based early intervention programme being tested across the UK . FNP is a preventative programme for vulnerable first time mothers from early pregnancy until the child is 2.The three aims of the programme are to improve pregnancy outcomes , child health and development and increased parents economic self sufficiency. The methods are based on theories of human ecology, attachment and self-efficacy with much of the work focussed on building strong relationships between the nurse and client to facilitate behaviour change and tackle emotional problems that prevent some parents caring well for their babies.
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.
The successful applicant will be a first level registered nurse or midwife with current UK NMC registration, with professional knowledge acquired at diploma/degree level underpinning further specialist education and training such as Public Health Nursing/Health Visiting.
Ideally, the post holder will possess 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.
The post holder should ideally demonstrate:
- Successfully complete the mandatory FNP core education and training programme, delivered to Masters level.
- Experience of managing a staff team, including staff supervision and appraisal skills at middle management level.
- Knowledge of national (Scottish Government) policies affecting wellbeing of children and Families including Early Years.
- Understanding and interpretation of legislation in place to protect children.
- Working with families where there have been child protection requirements.
- Experience of budget management.
- Experience of interagency working.
- Knowledge of understanding policy and guideline implementation, review and monitoring.
- Experience of working with families in deprived communities.
- Experience of compiling monitoring and evaluation reports for internal and external purposes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good IT skills and ability to use a range of software.
- Ability to interpret FNP data and reports that reflect the programme delivery and fidelity requirements.
- Ability to work under pressure.
The successful candidate would require to be available for the following mandatory training dates:
5th – 9th September 2022 - 5 day/4 night residential.
26th October 2022.
23rd – 24th November 2022– 2 day/1 night residential.
19th January 2023.
28th – 30th March 2023 – 2 day/ 1 night residential & 1 day online.
9th – 10th May 2023 – 2 day/1 night residential.
17th – 18th April 2024 – 2 day/1 night residential.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Joanna Dempsey (Family Nurse Partnership Supervisor) on 07972622381 or Sharon McLaughlin (Family Nurse Supervisor) on 07972622781.
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
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.
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