Newborn Hearing Screener

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking flexible individuals for the Newborn Hearing Screening Team in Birmingham. Candidates will perform hearing screenings for newborns across multiple hospitals, with training provided for those unqualified. Attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential, along with necessary qualifications. The role offers a salary ranging from £24,937 to £26,598 per year pro rata, with a variety of shifts available.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for babies or infants.
• Ability to work with the general public.
• Experience working with computers, including email.

Responsibilities

• Perform hearing screens on newborn babies.
• Work with healthcare professionals and parents.
• Document accurately and update national databases with results.

Skills

Communication skills

Accurate documentation

Working independently

Education

GCSE Maths or equivalent

GCSE English Language grade A-C or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking enthusiastic, organised and flexible individuals to join our Newborn Hearing Screening Team, covering six hospitals across Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull. The post-holder will usually have one site as their main base but will be required to work at all sites in order to provide effective service cover, as well as attending meetings and trainings.

We currently have 3 posts available at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) and Birmingham Women's Hospital (BWH).

Post 1: 24 hours - MMUH - 09.00-15.00.

Post 2: 20.5 hours - MMUH - 09.30-15.00

Post 3: 26 hours - BWH - 09.00-15.00.

Main duties of the job

The post entails performing hearing screens on newborn babies using automated equipment and working with healthcare professionals and parents primarily on the maternity wards. Good communication skills, accurate documentation and updating national databases with screening results are also key parts of the role.

The successful candidate will ideally be qualified to screen, but training will be provided if the successful applicant is not qualified. Additional hours may be required to be worked during the initial training period of approximately 8 weeks, as well as some full time days to attend the hospital induction programme and mandatory training sessions. Unless already held or has current equivalent experience, the candidate will be required to complete a National External Competency Assessment within 3-4 months of starting and complete the national screening qualification within 12 months of being registered (Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners - Newborn Hearing) - this involves a range of written, oral and practical assessment methods. This qualification is compulsory for staff new to Newborn Hearing Screening and requires work in the employee's own time for a period of 9-12 months.

About us

Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull Newborn Hearing Screening Programme is one of the largest NHSP sites in England and has an excellent reputation both for service delivery and also for training and the delivery of the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners.

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing hearing screens on newborn babies
• Working with healthcare professionals and parents
• Accurate documentation and updating national databases with screening results

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths or equivalent (Grade C or above)
• GCSE English Language grade A-C (or equivalent)

Experience

• Caring for babies / infants
• Working with the general public
• Working alone without direct supervision
• Working with computers including email
• Relevant experience working with or caring for babies

The salary for this role is £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata per annum.

A Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required for this post.