SP228727 - Children & Families Lead Nurse

Overview

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse leader with a commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families? Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking a dynamic Children and Families Lead Nurse to provide strategic and professional leadership across Aberdeenshire.

This is a pivotal role within the Health & Social Care Partnership, supporting integrated service delivery and ensuring high standards of care across health visiting, school nursing, and family support services including Child Protection and Infant Feeding Specialities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development of children and families nursing services across Aberdeenshire.
• Provide expert clinical and professional leadership to nursing teams.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including education, social work, and third sector organisations.
• Drive quality improvement, service redesign, and workforce development.
• Ensure services are safe, effective, person-centred, and equitable.
• Contribute to strategic planning and policy development at local and regional levels.

Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Master's level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in safeguarding and child protection.
• Familiarity with Scottish Government frameworks such as GIRFEC and The Promise.
• Significant post-registration experience in children and families services.
• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and partnership working skills.
• Knowledge of national policy and frameworks relating to children's health and wellbeing.
• Ability to lead change and innovation in complex environments.

Why Join Us?

Aberdeenshire offers a unique blend of rural and coastal living, with strong community values and a commitment to integrated care. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, compassion, and collaboration.

Enquiries

For informal enquiries please contact Alison McGruther, Chief Nurse - or

Interviews will be held on 19th November 2025

Equality and Diversity 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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information for Candidates

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person; alternative arrangements will be considered to ensure accessibility.

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Note: If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the regional health boards of NHS Scotland and serves a population of over 500,000 people across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.