Job overview
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).
Working for your 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack
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