Newborn Hearing Screener — Compassionate Maternity Team

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local NHS trust in Reading is seeking a part-time Newborn Hearing Screener to join their dedicated team. The role involves performing hearing screenings on infants, explaining procedures to families, and accurately recording data. Candidates must have a GCSE in Maths & English and experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with infants. The position requires flexible shift work, including weekends, and a full clean driving license. This role is essential in ensuring early detection of hearing issues in newborns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in healthcare sector within the previous 5 years.
• Experience working with infants or young children in a relevant setting.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the auditory system.

Responsibilities

• Perform and explain hearing screening tests to families.
• Accurately enter data into the National Screening database.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals regarding results.

Skills

Caring

Motivated

Conscientious

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths

NVQ level 3 Diploma in Newborn Hearing Screening

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A local NHS trust in Reading is seeking a part-time Newborn Hearing Screener to join their dedicated team. The role involves performing hearing screenings on infants, explaining procedures to families, and accurately recording data. Candidates must have a GCSE in Maths & English and experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with infants. The position requires flexible shift work, including weekends, and a full clean driving license. This role is essential in ensuring early detection of hearing issues in newborns.