Newborn Hearing Screener | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a Newborn Hearing Screener to join their team in Harrow, Ealing, and Brent. This full-time role involves performing hearing screenings for newborn babies, ensuring timely communication with parents and professionals, and adhering to national standards. The ideal candidate will have prior experience or a strong educational background, with a commitment to completing training programs. A valid driving license is essential for covering clinics across various locations.

Qualifications

• Previous Newborn Hearing Screening experience is preferred.
• Good standard of education required.
• Must be prepared to complete training and diploma.

Responsibilities

• Perform the hearing screen for newborn babies.
• Record and collect data accurately.
• Liaise effectively with parents and professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Baby handling skills

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners

Job description

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with the hearing screening of newborn babies within Harrow, Ealing & Brent. The post is full time and will involve working weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis, flexibly within the team to cover 7 days. The team is based at Northwick Park Hospital. A driving license is essential as you will also cover clinics in Ealing and Brent.

Responsibilities

• Perform the hearing screen.
• Record and collect data in S4H.
• Liaise with parents and professionals.
• Ensure all parents of eligible babies are offered the screen in a timely fashion following national and local standards.
• Maintain effective communication with parents, maternity staff, audiology team and other relevant staff and professionals.
• Ensure accurate recording and archiving of results and outcome on S4H.
• Adhere to protocols and policies around equipment regulations and IT systems as specified by the National programme.

Working Hours

Full time. Working weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Hours flexible within the team to cover 7 days.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous Newborn Hearing Screening experience, who has successfully completed their training.
• Or interest in training as a Newborn Hearing Screener with a good standard of education, minimum GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Must be prepared to complete a Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners while undertaking in‑service training, including NHSP eLearning modules and an external competency assessment (ECA).
• Commitment to remain within the post for at least two years after completing the diploma.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Baby handling skills desirable.
• Organized and methodical.
• Driving licence essential.

About the Trust

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. The Trust runs major acute services at Northwick Park Hospital, St Mark’s Hospital, Ealing Hospital and Central Middlesex Hospital, and is a university teaching NHS trust committed to training clinicians of the future.

Application

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.