Newborn Hearing Screening Specialist (NICU & Community)

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT is seeking a dedicated screen technician to deliver newborn hearing screening for babies on post-natal wards, NICU and in community settings. You will manage results, maintain NHSP records and liaise with ward staff, ensuring timely, consent-based screening across services.

Role involves AOAE and AABR screening, parent communication, data entry, and adherence to NHSP protocols with regular training and duties across hospital and outreach clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide newborn hearing screening for babies on post-natal wards, NICU, in the community and at home visits.
• Upload screening results and update NHSP databases.
• Identify babies requiring screening using NHSP (s4H) and K2 databases and liaise with ward staff.
• Aim to screen all babies within 4 weeks and complete screens if accepted.
• Prioritise babies on post-natal wards and NICU to allow timely re-screens.
• Undertake daily checks of screening equipment and report faults.
• Screen in hospital, clinics and discharge addresses on a 7 days a week rota.
• Fully inform parents/carers of the screening process and obtain consent.
• Perform AOAE screens and identify those needing AABR and complete as needed.
• Explain results and arrange repeat appointments and address parental questions.
• Refer those needing further diagnostic testing to audiology.
• Identify babies requiring targeted follow-up per NHSP protocols.
• Record clinical data accurately and transfer information to parents and health professionals.
• Manage workload and escalate to appropriate personnel when needed.
• Search, input and retrieve information using hospital databases and NCRS; keep national screening records up to date.
• Ensure prompt filing of documents and records.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NHSP protocols and mandatory training including NHSP eLearning.
• Assist with housekeeping of own area and report equipment or environment faults.
• Monitor consumables and maintain stock.

Job description

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT is seeking a dedicated screen technician to deliver newborn hearing screening for babies on post-natal wards, NICU and in community settings. You will manage results, maintain NHSP records and liaise with ward staff, ensuring timely, consent-based screening across services.

Role involves AOAE and AABR screening, parent communication, data entry, and adherence to NHSP protocols with regular training and duties across hospital and outreach clinics.