Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen foronefull time Family Nurse to join the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) Team to work within Wandsworth. The post is a 1-year fixed term contract.FNPtrained applicants is preferable but not essential, as full training will be provided by theFNPNational Unit.
FNP is an evidenced based home visiting programme for first time mothers. The programme is designed to support and improve the health, wellbeing and social outcomes of young mothers and their children.
This is a specialist role which requires high standards of professional practice, excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
The Post holder is required to be a registered Nurse, Midwife or Health Visitor, have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in the community and with complex families. A sound knowledge of safeguarding and the Healthy Start Programme is desirable.
The post holder will be committed to principles and core model elements of the Family Nurse Partnership Programme.
Main duties of the job
The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is a national evidence-based programme. The aim of the programme is to improve the antenatal health, child health and development and parents' economic self-sufficiency in disadvantaged young families.
This role is responsible for delivering theFNPintensive, preventive home visiting programme to vulnerable, hard to reach young women who are expecting their first baby. Post holders will be required to develop high-level generalist and specialist skills to work within the clinical methods of the structured programme. Family nurses will be expected to develop therapeutic relationships with clients and work intensively within complex family situations to achieve the expected outcomes of the programme.
This is a demanding specialist role requiring high levels of professional skills and practice and the ability to work as part of a team.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is a national evidence-based programme. The aim of the programme is to improve the antenatal health, child health and development and parents economic self-sufficiency in disadvantaged young families.
This role is responsible for delivering the FNP intensive, preventive home visiting programme to vulnerable, hard to reach young women who are expecting their first baby. Post holders will be required to develop high-level generalist and specialist skills to work within the clinical methods of the structured programme. Family nurses will be expected to develop therapeutic relationships with clients and work intensively within complex family situations to achieve the expected outcomes of the programme.
This is a demanding specialist role requiring high levels of professional skills and practice and the ability to work as part of a team.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is a national evidence-based programme. The aim of the programme is to improve the antenatal health, child health and development and parents economic self-sufficiency in disadvantaged young families.
This role is responsible for delivering the FNP intensive, preventive home visiting programme to vulnerable, hard to reach young women who are expecting their first baby. Post holders will be required to develop high-level generalist and specialist skills to work within the clinical methods of the structured programme. Family nurses will be expected to develop therapeutic relationships with clients and work intensively within complex family situations to achieve the expected outcomes of the programme.
This is a demanding specialist role requiring high levels of professional skills and practice and the ability to work as part of a team.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Nursing or midwifery qualifications and registered with the NMC*.
- Degree level or equivalent professional qualification.
- Willingness to undertake specialist post graduate training and be assessed on competence in clinical field following training.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Nursing or midwifery qualifications and registered with the NMC*.
- Degree level or equivalent professional qualification.
- Willingness to undertake specialist post graduate training and be assessed on competence in clinical field following training.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
