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.
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15/04/2025
Salary | Band 7 (£48,788 - £56,747)
Closing date | 09/05/2025
Location | Queen Margaret Hospital
Hours | 29.6
Interviews | Week beginning in June 2025.
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Who are we looking for?
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.
As a specialist, intensive home visiting service, the essential requirements of applicants are:
• First level registered nurse or midwife with current NMC registration
• Awarded a degree at the time of applying for the post.
• Have previous extensive practice experience of home visiting, working with families and young people in the community.
• A working knowledge and experience of national and local polices to protect children including Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC), Child Protection and legislation relating to children and young people.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to develop rapid therapeutic relationships with young people.
• 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 are:
- 1-5th September
- 8-12th September (residential)
- 5th November
- 3-4 December (residential)
Further mandatory education is also scheduled in 2026.
Requirements, enquiries and apply
Interviews will include a formal panel interview (including role play) and a separate interview with FNP clients.
For informal enquiries, please contact
Amy Piper (FNP Supervisor) : 01383 674065
Helen Shepherd (FNP Supervisor) 01383 748749 or
Jamie Muir (FNP Supervisor): 01592 266579