Newborn Hearing Screener | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a motivated Newborn Hearing Screener to join their team. The role involves delivering high-quality care, identifying newborns for screening, and effective communication with parents. The ideal candidate will have experience with parents and babies, will be computer confident using EMIS, and is committed to completing a Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners. This position offers comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a public-facing role involving parents and babies.
• Comfortable using EMIS software.
• Must have a full driving licence and car access.
• Willingness to complete a Level 3 Diploma within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care per Public Health England standards.
• Identify and offer screening to all newborns.
• Communicate effectively with parents about the programme.
• Process data on the Smart4Hearing database.
• Make referrals to audiology departments.

Skills

Experience with parents and babies

Computer confident with EMIS

Full driving licence

Ability to work full time

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality care to meet the National Public Health England quality assurance standards, local policies and procedures, and ensure 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.
• Take cCMV swabs for babies who fail their newborn hearing screen once the process has been fully established.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience working with the public, especially parents and babies.
• Computer confident and able to use EMIS.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.
• Commitment to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners within 12 months of enrolment.
• Ability to work full time, Monday to Friday covering clinics and wards across the city.

Training & Development

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 national qualification involves a range of written, oral, and practical assessments and must be completed within 12 months of enrolment.

Diversity & Inclusion

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you! This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025.