Family Nurse - Children and Families

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are recruiting for three full-time Family Nurse posts across Greater Glasgow & Clyde. The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is an intensive, preventative, one-to-one home visiting programme that supports eligible young parents from pregnancy until their child's second birthday. Family Nurses deliver a highly specialised clinical intervention focused on improving pregnancy and birth outcomes, enhancing child health and development through positive caregiving, and supporting families to improve their long-term economic stability.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• 3 x Permanent Roles (Successful candidates will be required to complete the mandatory Family Nurse Partnership education programme over an 18-month period, commencing in March 2027.)
• Various Locations with community and home-visiting and travel may be required to attend training/residential learning events
• 08.30 - 16.30 Monday to Friday

Information sessions in relation to the Family Nurse posts will be held on the two dates below.

• Wednesday 28/10/26 at 14:00-15:00
• Tuesday 3/11/26 at 19:00-20:00

Key responsibilities:

As a Family Nurse, you will manage a caseload of young parents, providing intensive support from pregnancy until the child reaches two years of age. You will deliver evidence-based interventions within the Family Nurse Partnership model to improve maternal and child health outcomes, promote positive parenting behaviours, and support families in achieving their personal, educational and employment goals. The role requires close partnership working with health, social care and third-sector agencies, safeguarding children and families, monitoring programme outcomes, maintaining accurate records and reports, and ensuring delivery of the programme in line with national standards and fidelity requirements.

You will utilise motivational interviewing techniques, analyse programme data, and contribute to service evaluation and continuous improvement.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• First-level Registered Nurse or Midwife with current NMC registration
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• Registered on the Nursing and Midwifery Council Sub-Part 1 Register or Midwifery Part of the Register.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject.