Newborn Hearing Screener | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK seeks motivated individuals to join the Newborn Hearing Screening team in Manchester. This role involves identifying newborns for hearing screenings, liaising with parents, and complying with health standards. Candidates must complete a Level 3 Diploma within 12 months and have a full driving licence due to the nature of the work, which requires travel across multiple sites. This position offers 30 hours per week including shifts on weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Completion of Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners within 12 months of enrolment.
• Full driving licence and access to a car are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality of care as per National PHE standards.
• Identify newborns requiring hearing screening.
• Communicate information clearly to parents/carers.

Skills

Communication skills

Data processing

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners

Tools

Smart4Hearing screening database

EMIS

Job description

Overview

We are looking for 3 motivated, enthusiastic people to join our friendly Newborn Hearing Screening team in Manchester. As one of the largest hearing screening programmes in the North West, we play a vital role in the early detection of permanent significant childhood hearing impairments, completing approximately 16,500 newborn hearing screens a year.

The posts are 30 hours per week (4 x 7.5 hour shifts) and include regular weekend and bank holiday working at an enhanced pay rate. You will be based primarily at St Mary's Hospital, Oxford Road Campus, but may occasionally be asked to work at other sites or to support outpatient clinics. A full driving licence and access to a car is therefore essential.

In return we provide a comprehensive training programme including service-specific training to complete an external competency assessment. You will be required to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners to become a qualified Newborn Hearing Screener. This is a national qualification which non-professionally regulated staff working in some screening services complete. The Diploma involves a range of written, oral, and practical assessments and must be completed within 12 months of enrolment.

Newborn hearing screening is performed to identify permanent, significant hearing impairment in newborn babies. Early identification can reduce the impact on the development of language, speech and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be committed to delivering a high quality of care to meet the National Public Health England (PHE) quality assurance standards, local policies and procedures, to ensure the service reaches key performance indicator deadlines.
• Identify all newborn babies requiring screening and ensure the Newborn Hearing Screen is offered.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers, providing clear and accurate information regarding the hearing screening programme.
• Obtain informed consent as per national and local protocols.
• Promote a professional and caring environment endorsing a ‘family friendly’ approach to care.
• Carry out hearing screening within maternity units (including Special Care and Neonatal Intensive Care Units) and outpatient clinics, using specialised equipment, as per national and local protocols and procedures.
• Accurately process data on the Smart4Hearing screening database including transfer of in-area and out-of-area records.
• Use EMIS to manage patient activity in outpatient clinics.
• Make referrals to the audiology departments as per local procedure.

Training, qualifications and requirements

• You will undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners to become a qualified Newborn Hearing Screener (completion within 12 months of enrolment).
• An external competency assessment will be completed as part of service-specific training.
• A full driving licence and access to a car are required due to site locations.

Further information can be found in the attached Job Description. MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services each year. We champion collaborative working and transformation across 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, aiming to provide opportunities for our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals. We have launched Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system, to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and operational effectiveness.

We are a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, with a focus on sustainable healthcare as part of our Green Plan. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development, and protect health and wellbeing as we shape the future of our organisation together.

To learn more about responsibilities and the skills and experience needed, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. Please read the Candidate Essentials Guide with the Job Description and Person Specification to inform your decision to apply. It contains information about the Trust, benefits, and important application considerations.

Diversity and contact

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to assist with your application, please email [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025