Newborn Hearing Screener

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; Presencial; GBP 23.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks a dedicated newborn hearing screeners to join our maternity and neonatal teams. You will screen babies up to three months of age on the post-natal wards, NICU and in outpatient settings, following NHSP guidance and local policies, and you will inform and involve parents throughout the process.

Responsibilities include using NHSP s4H and Cerner databases, achieving timely screens, and participating in mandatory training.

Formación

• Screen newborns up to three months in hospital, outpatient clinics and home visits in line with NHSP service spec.
• Identify babies requiring screening using NHSP database and liaise with ward staff.
• Complete annual NHSP National Training Programme and maintain mandatory training.

Responsabilidades

• Screen newborns on Maternity Ward and Neonatal Unit and liaise with parents and health-care professionals.
• Ensure screens are completed within 4 weeks where possible.
• Upload results and update relevant databases.
• Undertake daily checks of screening equipment and report faults.

Educación

Health Screener Diploma (Level 3)

Herramientas

NHSP Database (s4H)

Cerner Patient Database

Descripción del empleo

Responsible for Newborn Hearing Screening on the post-natal wards and the neonatal intensive care unit in Wirral University Hospital, outpatient clinics, and necessary home visits in accordance with the national Newborn Hearing Screening Programme Service Specification(NHSP) To complete hearing screening for babies up to three months of age, in accordance with the national Newborn Hearing Screening Programme and WUTH Trust policies All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.,

• To work as a member of our small friendly team participating in the hearing screening of Newborn babies born at Wirral University Hospital, the community, and occasional home visits in accordance with national and locally agreed protocols.
• This post will involve direct handling of Newborn babies on the Maternity Ward and Neonatal unit. and will involve contact with parents and direct liason with other health care professionals.
• To identify babies that require screening by using the NHSP Database (s4H), the Patient Database (Cerner) and liaising with ward staff.
• Aim to offer ALL babies a hearing screen and, if accepted, ensure those screens are competed within 4 weeks.
• Screen in hospital, outpatient clinic and discharge addresses on 7 days a week rota basis.
• Fully inform parents, or carers, of the screening process and obtain consent
• To prioritise babies on post-natal wards and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) ensuring that adequate time is given to complete babies requiring re-screens.
• To upload results of screens, search, input, and update relevant databases as required
• Undertake daily checks of screening equipment and report any discrepancies/ faulty equipment to the NHSP Manager.
• Complete the annual NHSP National Training Programme.

Achieved the National External Competency Assessment (ECA) Complete the Health Screener Diploma (Level 3) within 12 months of registration. Participate in regular supervision, competency assessments and review meetings. Maintain mandatory training requirements and continuing professional development

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.