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Job summary

Main area
Safeguarding
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-NSS-719
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
PRINCESS ROYAL HOSPITAL
Town
Telford
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/09/2026 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Neonatal Unit Safeguarding Specialist Liaison Nurse / Midwife

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Exciting new post working closely with the Safeguarding Maternity Team on the neonatal unit.

The post will be to provide safe discharge to those babies where there is some element of safeguarding. it will be aligned to the new Social Care Reforms - Family First Partnership Programme.

The post will be to promote and identify early intervention and support for families on the neonatal unit

Main duties of the job

To work closely with the neonatal discharge nurse as well as the safeguarding team.

To contribute to multi agency meetings. MARAC, Discharge Planning, Maternity Care Planning etc

Work closely with social care, health visitors and midwives to embed the practical implementation of the maternity safeguarding agenda.

Working for our organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)

Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.

We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.

View full details of HTP  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Quals

Essential criteria
  • Degree
  • NMC
Desirable criteria
  • Specialist Community Public Health Degree

Experience and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Working knowledge of NHS policies and national agendas relating to newborns and Children Safeguarding Practice.
Desirable criteria
  • Acute/Community experience
  • Manage patient care/caseloads which requires multi-disciplinary input

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sally Burns
Job title
Lead Midwife for Safeguarding
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01952 641222
Additional information

01952 641222 ext 5993

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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