About this role
Job summary
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.
About us
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.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Quals Essential
Degree NMC
Desirable
Specialist Community Public Health Degree
Experience and knowledge Essential
Working knowledge of NHS policies and national agendas relating to newborns and Children Safeguarding Practice.
Desirable
Acute/Community experience Manage patient care/caseloads which requires multi-disciplinary input
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address PRINCESS ROYAL HOSPITAL
PRINCESS ROYAL HOSPITAL GRAINGER DRIVE
Telford
TF1 6TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)