Newborn Hearing Screener

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Audiology Screening Assistant, where you will play a vital role in the hearing screening of newborns. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to work within a compassionate team, ensuring that every child receives the best care possible. You will collect and accurately record clinical data, relate test outcomes sensitively to parents, and contribute to the wider Audiology Service. With a commitment to patient-centered care, this role provides a rewarding experience in a supportive environment, along with generous annual leave and NHS benefits.

Benefits

Minimum 27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Support services

Qualifications

• SVQ III in health or social care or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of hearing loss risk factors and follow-up procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hearing screenings for newborns and record clinical data accurately.
• Communicate test outcomes empathetically to parents and carers.

Skills

Otoacoustic Emission Testing

Automated Auditory Brainstem Response Testing

Hearing Screening Management System

Medical terminology knowledge

Understanding of screening equipment

Education

SVQ III in health or social care

Job description

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Job Role: Audiology Screening Assistant

To work as a member of the team responsible for the hearing screening of all newborn babies born or resident in Lanarkshire, under the supervision of the Audiology Deputy Service Manager.

To collect and record accurately all clinical and test data relevant to the screening process.

To relate test outcomes in a sympathetic manner to parents/carers.

The post holder may be asked to undertake other duties within the wider Audiology Service.

About NHS Lanarkshire

Join NHS Lanarkshire and be part of a healthcare organization that puts patients at the heart of everything. We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire, providing hospital-based, primary healthcare, and social care services.

Candidate Requirements

• SVQ III in health or social care or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of screening equipment and ear anatomy.
• Knowledge of Otoacoustic Emission Testing and Automated Auditory Brainstem Response Testing.
• Proficiency in using Hearing Screening Management System.
• Medical terminology knowledge relevant to screening.
• Awareness of risk factors for hearing loss and follow-up procedures.

Note: A full UK/EU/EEA driving license is required if applicable.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with the public.
• IT skills and confidence in using computer systems.

Contract Details

Permanent, Part-Time (22.5 hours), with pro-rata salary. The role is based at the Audiology department within University Hospital Wishaw, with outpatient clinics at Princes Gate, Hamilton, subject to change.

Work Pattern

Rota basis including weekends, shifts from 08:00-16:00 and 09:00-17:00.

Additional Information

For more details, refer to the Job Description or contact Jackie Andrew at [emailprotected] or Carla Vargas at [emailprotected].

Benefits

• Minimum 27 days annual leave + public holidays.
• NHS Pension Scheme and other support services.

Application Process

Apply early as the vacancy may close once enough applications are received. For assistance, visit https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience.

Applicants must provide authentic responses to all application questions. Use of AI or third-party assistance to draft responses is prohibited and may lead to disqualification.

Right to Work

All employees must have the legal right to work in the UK. For details, visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Note: Band 1 and 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship.