Family Nurse

NHS Scotland 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. Who We Are NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful . You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) Position An exciting opportunity has arisen for a x2 Family Nurse based at Symington Health Centre and Drongan Health Centre . This post is offered on a permanent basis. Hours Post 1 (Symington): 29.6 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Post 2 (Drongan): 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings. UK Driving Licence A UK driving licence is essential as this role, as this is a home visiting programme and will require extensive travel across Ayrshire and Arran, including our Island communities. What You Will Do The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is a national, evidence based early intervention programme for first time mothers and their families. Using strengths based approaches and Motivational Interviewing skills you will work with an allocated caseload of young parents and their families to support them to identify their strengths and achieve their goals and aspirations for themselves and their children. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description. Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post Reflective practice and clinical supervision are integral to Family Nursing as are the ability to work effectively in a supportive, progressive and dynamic team. Applicants should have understanding, interpretation and practice experience of working with families in the community particularly where child protection processes have been required. Knowledge of national and local polices in place to protect children is essential. A working knowledge of Getting It Right For Every Child, using a trauma informed approach and legislation relating to children and young people are essential. Experience of midwifery, child health, public health and home visiting is necessary as is a passion for the FNP philosophy of its strengths based approach. There is an essential requirement to undertake specialist post graduate training with assessed competency as well as a desire to undertake personal study to develop