Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) - Screener

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a professional for a maternity leave vacancy in their Newborn Hearing Screening team. The role involves providing hearing screenings for newborns across several hospitals, managing data, and responding to parental concerns. Candidates are expected to complete an external competency assessment and may need to work during weekends or bank holidays. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Expected to meet external competency assessment requirements in newborn hearing screening.
• Capability to perform duties across various hospital settings under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide hearing screening for newborns in the Sussex area.
• Transfer data onto the NHSP database and communicate results.
• Arrange referrals for diagnostic testing and respond to parental concerns.
• May require weekend and bank holiday working.
• Complete an external competency assessment in newborn hearing screening.

Job description

Overview

We have a maternity leave vacancy with our Newborn Hearing Screening teams, working across Brighton, Princess Royal (Haywards Heath) and Worthing Hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of hearing screening in Newborn babies within the Sussex area, under the supervision of the Hearing Screening Team Leader.
• Carry out the hearing screening of babies within the Post-Natal Ward, Delivery Suite, Special Care Baby Unit and outpatient departments.
• After screening, transfer data onto the NHSP database (S4H) and ensure accurate test results are communicated to parents and other health care professionals as required; complete notes.
• Arrange referrals to the Audiology Department for diagnostic testing when appropriate and respond sensitively to parental concerns.
• This position may require some weekend and bank holiday working.
• Complete an external Competency Assessment in Newborn Hearing Screening.

Qualifications and Requirements

The post holder will be expected to meet the requirements of the External Competency Assessment in Newborn Hearing Screening and carry out duties across the listed hospital settings under supervision.

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