Neonatal Unit Safeguarding Specialist Liaison Nurse / Midwife


Company:	Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Telford, TF1 6TF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

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

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.

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

This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026

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