Job summary 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. Main duties of the job To recruit and engage eligible, hard-to-reach pregnant young women to the FNP programme. To use programme materials and methods in the clients' homes in order to achieve the following; improve the outcomes of pregnancy; improve children's health and development by enabling parents to provide more sensitive and competent care of them; and improve parental life-course by helping parents plan future pregnancies, complete their education, and find work. To work therapeutically with a range of family members to promote behaviour change and positive outcomes for children and families. To take a lead professional role when required where children and young people with additional needs require an integrated package of support from more than one practitioner/service. Through continuous monitoring and engagement in reflective supervision, to ensure that expertise in clinical methods are developed and maintained, that the service offered is of high quality and the programme is implemented with fidelity. To work in collaboration with local statutory and mainstream services to ensure that families become confident in accessing a range of other universal health and support services and are ready to graduate from the programme when the child is two years old. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 348-SS-7604 Job locations Parklands House London Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 4AP Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications 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. Desirable Masters level education. Experience Essential At least 2 years' experience of working with families in deprived communities. At least 2 years' experience of midwifery, child health. Clinical supervision. Working with children & families. Desirable Working with young people. Additional Criteria Essential Committed to principles of FNP and a strong desire to see it succeed. Tenacious and persistent. Resilient. Empathic and non-judgemental. Warmth and flexibility. Self-awareness. Pursues own personal growth. Has a learning style which readily accommodates skills practice and role play. Able to travel independently. Person Specification Qualifications 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. Desirable Masters level education. Experience Essential At least 2 years' experience of working with families in deprived communities. At least 2 years' experience of midwifery, child health. Clinical supervision. Working with children & families. Desirable Working with young people. Additional Criteria Essential Committed to principles of FNP and a strong desire to see it succeed. Tenacious and persistent. Resilient. Empathic and non-judgemental. Warmth and flexibility. Self-awareness. Pursues own personal growth. Has a learning style which readily accommodates skills practice and role play. Able to travel independently. 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. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Parklands House London Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 4AP Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)