Compassionate Newborn Hearing Screener

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screener to deliver high-quality screening for newborns in hospital and outpatient settings, following national standards and NHSP guidelines.

You'll work within a multidisciplinary team, maintain accurate electronic records, support families with clear information, and ensure timely referrals and infection control, safeguarding and information governance compliance.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry.
• Experience with babies, children, families, or healthcare is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform newborn hearing screening tests using approved screening equipment and protocols.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers, providing information and reassurance throughout the screening process.
• Maintain accurate and timely records on relevant IT systems and databases.
• Refer babies for further assessment in accordance with NHSP guidelines where required.
• Ensure screening equipment is maintained, cleaned, and quality checked as required.
• Work collaboratively with midwives, maternity staff, audiology services, health visitors, and other healthcare professionals.
• Prioritise workload to meet programme targets and performance standards.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures, information governance requirements, and safeguarding policies.
• Participate in training, competency assessments, audits, and continuous service improvement activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

IT systems

Independent working

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

Job description

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screener to deliver high-quality screening for newborns in hospital and outpatient settings, following national standards and NHSP guidelines.

You'll work within a multidisciplinary team, maintain accurate electronic records, support families with clear information, and ensure timely referrals and infection control, safeguarding and information governance compliance.