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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Family Integrated Care Lead Nurse

The closing date is 12 November 2026

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Job summary

The Family Integrated Care (FiCare) Specialist Nurse will support the implementation, delivery and ongoing development of Family Integrated Care and developmental care practices within Neonatal Services. The post holder will act as a specialist practitioner, educator and role model, supporting staff and families to deliver evidence-based, family-centred care that promotes optimal developmental outcomes for babies and improves family experience

Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support quality improvement initiatives, staff development, parental education and accreditation standards including UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative and Bliss Baby Charter principles.

The post holder will contribute specialist knowledge in Family Integrated Care, developmental care and parent partnership working, ensuring services are responsive to the needs of babies and families throughout the neonatal journey.

Main duties of the job

Promote FiCare principles and educate staff and parents.

Support the development and delivery of education programs and teaching packages for families and staff.

Collate parental feedback and adapt the training program accordingly to meet the needs of families.

Participate in multidisciplinary developmental ward rounds and care planning discussions.

To promote interventions to enhance the parent/carer - baby relationship.

To be involved with the planning of individualised developmental care in relation to the baby's medical and developmental status, monitoring areas of specific intervention, for example positioning and managing the sensory environment.

To assess the baby's physiological and behavioral responses during routine medical and nursing care with the support and guidance from the Allied Health Professionals involved in baby's care.

Support breastfeeding initiatives and accreditation programs (UNICEF Baby Friendly, Bliss Baby Charter).

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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Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-FIC-812

Job locations

the Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN/RNC) or Midwife (RM).
• Neonatal Life Support certification
• Postgraduate qualification in Neonatal Critical Care (QIS, ENB405

Desirable

• FINE (Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education) Course
• Leadership training or equivalent experience

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience at Band 5 or above in Neonatal Services.
• Expertise in developmental and family integrated care
• A good understanding of current issues relating to Neonatal services in the NHS

Skills

Essential

• IT proficiency for data analysis and reporting
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Baby Friendly Train the Trainer course
• Ability to lead and motivate teams

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN/RNC) or Midwife (RM).
• Neonatal Life Support certification
• Postgraduate qualification in Neonatal Critical Care (QIS, ENB405

Desirable

• FINE (Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education) Course
• Leadership training or equivalent experience

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience at Band 5 or above in Neonatal Services.
• Expertise in developmental and family integrated care
• A good understanding of current issues relating to Neonatal services in the NHS

Skills

Essential

• IT proficiency for data analysis and reporting
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Baby Friendly Train the Trainer course
• Ability to lead and motivate teams

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).

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.

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

the Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

the Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

BFI Lead

Samantha Petridis

[email protected]

01952565923

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-FIC-812

Job locations

the Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF

United Kingdom

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