Newborn Hearing Screener | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Poole is hiring for a 15-hour position in Newborn Hearing Screening. The role involves traveling from home to various clinics while using digital resources for patient management. Ideal candidates should have or be willing to obtain a DBS check and experience with families is preferred. Duties include completing screenings, managing appointments, and maintaining communication with parents and health professionals. This is a part-time role with the flexibility of work hours, fostering a supportive and empathetic environment.

Qualifications

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.
• Experience with hearing screening or willingness to refresh skills.
• Experience working with families in any capacity is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete hearing screenings in clinics, homes, and hospitals.
• Manage clinic lists and appointments using a laptop.
• Approach families with empathy and handle small babies confidently.
• Maintain excellent IT and communication skills.

Skills

Empathy

IT skills

Communication skills

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team providing Newborn Hearing Screening for babies across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the rural West of Dorset. We would like to recruit either existing screeners wishing to screen in the Dorset Site or those new to screening who have an interest in working with families with newborn babies.

The role is a 15‑hour post worked over 3 days between Monday and Friday, from 9 am to 2 pm each day. Although we work remotely, you will travel directly from home to clinics each day and use digital resources and telephone for communication.

Responsibilities

• Complete hearing screening for newborn babies in clinics, at home, and sometimes in hospital using a handheld electronic screening device.
• Use a laptop to manage clinic lists, make appointments, upload screening data and complete electronic patient records (paper‑free service).
• Approach families confidently, with empathy and kindness, and handle small babies with confidence.
• Maintain excellent IT, record‑keeping and communication skills, and liaise with parents and other health professionals.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (Trust covers the cost).
• Existing screeners must evidence recent experience and hearing screening competency assessment (OSCE/ECA), or be prepared to refresh skills through formal training if practice gap is less than three years.
• Experience working with families, either current role, voluntary capacity or personal experience, is an advantage.
• Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible.

About Dorset HealthCare

Dorset HealthCare is a mission‑driven Trust that powers outstanding community, specialist and mental health services for almost 800 000 people.

Our advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.