Senior Newborn Hearing Screener

NHS; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Newborn Hearing Screener to oversee a team delivering newborn hearing screens across various hospitals. The ideal candidate will have experience in hearing screening, a commitment to teamwork, and the ability to operate independently. Responsibilities include screening newborn babies, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with national standards. A proactive mindset is essential for dealing with diverse challenges. This position offers competitive annual compensation ranging from £32,199 to £34,876 pro-rata.

Benefits

Training and professional development

Well-being resources including on-site nursery

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Advanced competence as a hearing screener is required.
• Deaf awareness is an advantage.
• Must possess a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hearing screening of newborn babies under supervision.
• Handle newborn babies directly and interact with parents.
• Provide line management and support for all teams in the absence of the management team.

Skills

Excellent teamwork skills

Strong organisational capabilities

Good organisation and time-management skills

Proactive and able to use initiative

High competence in screening the hearing of newborns

Excellent written and spoken command of English

Education

Good general education to A level or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Senior Newborn Hearing Screener

The closing date is 22 January 2026.

Do you have advanced competence as a hearing screener and are you interested in stepping into a leadership role to support and manage a team delivering newborn hearing screens at Ashford & St. Peters and The Royal Surrey County Hospitals? We are seeking a motivated and conscientious individual who can adapt flexibly, communicate effectively, and work with young babies, children and their families.

This role requires excellent teamwork skills, the ability to work independently, and strong organisational capabilities. You must prioritise workload to ensure all babies are screened, remain calm under pressure, and handle the administrative aspects of the role. A proactive, adaptable mindset is essential because each day presents new challenges.

Applicants must possess an A‑level standard (or equivalent) education, be computer‑savvy, and have IT awareness. Deaf awareness is an advantage. Experience with the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme is essential. You must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle, as travel is required.

Main Duties of the Job

The Welsh Newborn Hearing Screening service operates across four hospitals in the West Surrey area. Your responsibilities include:

• Participate in hearing screening of newborn babies under the supervision of the site lead, collecting and accurately recording clinical and test data to meet national quality standards.
• Directly handle newborn babies and engage with parents.
• Line‑manage teams and provide support during the absence of the management team, covering up to six days as required.
• Represent site leads and NHSP managers in their absence.
• Ensure sufficient staffing coverage by overseeing rosters and submitting shift requests online.
• Monitor team performance, conduct annual one‑to‑ones, and complete competency assessments.

The post is responsible for screening newborn babies born or resident in the West Surrey ICB areas. Babies will be screened in hospitals and designated community clinics, with the post holder based at Ashford & St. Peters Hospital, the Royal Surrey County Hospital, and covering community clinics at Woking and Ashford.

About Us

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust is committed to fostering both professional and personal development. We invest in staff growth through training, research participation, and quality improvement initiatives. Our well‑being resources include an on‑site staff nursery, well‑being practitioners, physiotherapy, occupational health, a 24/7 employee assistance programme, and regular well‑being classes.

We recognize and celebrate the work of our teams through weekly shout‑outs, patient feedback, and monthly and annual awards. We look forward to welcoming you wherever you work across our organisation.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in hearing screening of newborn babies under supervision, collecting and accurately recording clinical and test data to meet national quality standards.
• Handle newborn babies directly and interact with parents.
• Provide line management and support for all teams, covering up to six days when required.

Criminal records bureau clearance is required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Good general education to A level or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum one year in a customer‑focused environment.
• Previous experience of carrying out the hearing screen for eligible babies and completion of all associated training.
• Experience dealing with a wide diversity of people and baby‑handling skills.
• Experience working in a hospital environment and first‑level supervisory experience of small teams.

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to the Trust values.
• High competence in screening the hearing of newborns.
• Excellent written and spoken command of English.
• Maintain records to a high standard of completeness and accuracy.
• Good organisation and time‑management skills.
• Proactive and able to use initiative.
• Establish strong working relationships at all levels.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of NHSP pathways and protocols.
• Knowledge of hearing loss.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development, or willingness to pursue it.
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes and child protection procedures.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

£32,199 to £34,876 a year pro‑rata pa, including HCAS.