Senior Newborn Hearing Screener

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chertsey seeks a skilled individual for newborn hearing screening. Responsibilities include screening, data recording, and team management within NHS standards. Required qualifications include a good general education, experience in customer-focused roles, and excellent communication skills. This role is crucial for maintaining high-quality standards in newborn care, providing an opportunity to work directly with babies and their parents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a customer focused environment.
• Experience with hearing screens for newborns.
• Skills in baby handling are required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the hearing screening of newborn babies.
• Gather and record clinical data accurately.
• Provide 6-day cover as required.

Skills

Commitment to Trust values

Competence in screening hearing of newborns

Excellent command of English

Record-keeping accuracy

Organizational skills

Proactivity and initiative

Interpersonal skills

Education

Good general education to A level or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

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Responsibilities

Work as a member of the team participating in the hearing screening of newborn babies, under the supervision of the site lead. To gather and accurately record clinical and test data relevant to the screening process that meets national quality standards. This post involves direct handling of newborn babies and contact with parents. Criminal records bureau clearance is required.

Line manages teams and provide support for all teams, providing 6-day cover as required in the absence of the management team.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good general education to A level or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum 1 year in a customer focused environment
• Previous experience of carrying out the hearing screen for eligible babies and all associated training completed
• Experience of dealing with a wide diversity of people, Baby handling skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a hospital environment, First level supervisory experience of small teams

Skills / Abilities

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the Trust values
• High level of competence in screening the hearing of newborns
• Excellent written and spoken command of English language
• Ability to maintain records to a high standard of completeness and accuracy
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Proactive and able to use initiative
• Ability to form good working relationships with others at all levels

Desirable criteria

• Leadership qualities

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of NHSP pathways and protocols
• Knowledge of hearing loss
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development or willingness to

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of the safeguarding process and child protection procedures
• Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection

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Your application

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Closing date

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Shortlisting

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Application feedback

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Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.