Newborn Hearing Screener

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a diligent staff member to carry out routine newborn hearing screening using S4H and automated equipment, following national and local protocols, with liaison to ward staff.

You will record results accurately, manage stock, assist with clinic sessions, and be prepared to travel with a driving license while working both independently and as part of a team on busy postnatal wards.

Responsibilities

• Identify on a daily basis which babies require screening using S4H and other hospital systems, liaising with ward staff
• Carry out newborn hearing screening within national and local protocols using automated equipment
• Record clinical and test data accurately and legibly, both written and electronic
• Monitor stock levels and order stock and non-stock items
• Plan and organise workload and clinic sessions
• Travel as required, with a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle

Job description

Identify on a daily basis which babies require screening by using the Smart for Hearing (S4H) and other relevant hospital systems, in addition to liaising with the ward staff.

Carry out the newborn hearing screen within national and local protocols using automated equipment without direct supervision.

Ensure results are given to parents/carers and are delivered to primary care teams and follow-up services.

Accurately and legibly record clinical and test data, both written and electronically, taking responsibility for the data.

Responsible for monitoring stock levels and ordering stock and non-stock items.Ability to study independently and complete work sheets, case studies and reflection document.Planning and organisational tasks / duties

Responsible for planning and organising workload and clinic sessions.

We are looking for motivated, conscientious individuals with a flexible approach to join our team. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential preferably with experience of working with young babies and children.

The post requires being able to work well as part of a team and also on your own initiative. You must be methodical and well organised and it is essential for you to be able to prioritise your own workload to ensure thatall babies are screened. You must be able to remain calm when under pressure as you will frequently be required to cover busy postnatal wards and clinics alone.

Qualified to GSCE standard (or equivalent) is a minimal requirement and basic computer skills and deaf awareness would also be an advantage.

You will be required to travel, therefore a valid driving license and access to a vehicle would be desirable.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.

We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.