236605 (LF) - Newborn Hearing Screener

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the City of Edinburgh is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screener. This full-time role involves collecting and recording clinical data and delivering outcomes to families. Training will be provided, and experience in public-facing roles or healthcare is desirable. Applicants must meet PVG membership requirements and demonstrate legal permission to work in the UK. A supportive environment for disabled candidates is guaranteed, with flexible recruitment practices.

Benefits

Training provided

Support for disabled candidates

Qualifications

• Desirable experience in working with the public and in healthcare.
• PVG Scheme membership required or must apply for it.
• Legal permission to work in the UK is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work within the newborn hearing screening team.
• Collect and accurately record clinical and test data.
• Deliver screen outcomes to parents/carers sympathetically.
• Support the service with a range of duties.
• Work under supervision of the Senior Newborn Hearing Screener.
• Availability for shifts from Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

Skills

Experience of working with the public

Experience in a healthcare setting

Ability to work sympathetically with families

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Overview

Newborn Hearing Screening – Newborn Hearing Screening – St Johns Hospital (and other sites). The post holder will collect and record accurately all clinical and test data relevant to the newborn hearing screening process and deliver screen outcomes in a sympathetic, family‑friendly manner to parents/carers. Training will be provided but experience of working with the public and in a healthcare setting is desirable. Primary base at St Johns Hospital; may also be required to work across a range of sites, including The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and various outpatient locations. A car driver is desirable, although not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the team responsible for the hearing screening of all babies born or resident in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
• Collect and record accurately all clinical and test data relevant to the newborn hearing screening process.
• Deliver screen outcomes in a sympathetic, family‑friendly manner to parents/carers.
• Assist with a range of other duties to support the service.
• Work under the supervision of the Senior Newborn Hearing Screener and the Newborn Hearing Screening Manager.
• Cover 5 days from Monday to Friday (08.00 to 16.00 or 08.00 to 15.30) with an occasional shift on Saturday (08.00 to 16.00) if required.
• Meet the requirement for PVG Scheme membership/record; if not a current PVG member, apply to Disclosure Scotland and be deemed satisfactory before beginning in post.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the public and in a healthcare setting is desirable.
• PVG Scheme membership/record required; if not a current PVG member, apply to Disclosure Scotland and be deemed satisfactory before beginning in post.
• Legal requirement to demonstrate relevant permission to work in the United Kingdom.

Benefits

As from 1 April 2026 the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week; part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata with a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Training will be provided and the position is a full‑time post of 37 hours per week.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received.

Contact

For informal queries regarding this post, contact Wendy Dow Senior, Newborn Hearing Screener, at [e-mail].