Newborn Hearing Screener

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Wirral; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screener to deliver newborn hearing screening on the post-natal wards and NICU, in outpatient clinics, and during home visits as required, following NHSP guidelines and trust policies.

The role involves direct contact with babies and parents, recording results in NHSP databases, and ensuring screening targets are met across the hospital and community settings.

Formación

• 4 GCSEs (Grades A-C) or equivalent including Maths and English.
• Experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary team.
• Recent NHS newborn screener experience in Maternity or Neonatal Unit.
• NNEB / NVQ or Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners (Newborn Hearing).

Responsabilidades

• Work as a member of a small team to screen Newborn babies on the Maternity Ward, Neonatal unit, and in the community as needed.
• Identify babies requiring screening using NHSP NHSP s4H database and Cerner Patient Database; liaise with ward staff.
• Offer all babies a hearing screen and ensure completion within 4 weeks where possible.
• Screen in hospital, outpatient clinics and, on a rota basis, at discharge addresses; obtain parental consent.

Conocimientos

Basic IT skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Educación

4 GCSEs (A–C) inc Maths & English

Descripción del empleo

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Newborn Hearing Screener

The closing date is 18 November 2026

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)

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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.

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.

Job responsibilities

• 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

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• 4 GCSE' s (Grades A-C) or equivalent to include Maths & English Language or a higher standard of education
• Experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary team.
• Recent experience as a Newborn Hearing Screener in the NHS within Maternity or Neonatal Unit
• NNEB / NVQ or equivalent. Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners (Newborn Hearing)

Personal Attributes

• Basic IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearper annum pro rata