Senior Newborn Hearing Screener Band 4

Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the Lincolnshire Newborn hearing screening team for a committed Senior Newborn Hearing Screener. This role involves supporting the management of the screening programme, ensuring quality control, and leading a dedicated team. Join a forward-thinking NHS Trust that values patient care and teamwork, making a significant impact on the health of newborns in Lincolnshire. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a compassionate team, this position offers a rewarding career path with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 in Health required; experience in newborn hearing screening preferred.
• Strong communication and computer skills necessary for effective management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Local Manager in managing the hearing screening programme.
• Lead the team and ensure quality checks on screening data are performed.
• Organize staff training and manage rotas effectively.

Skills

Good baby handling skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Computer skills in work and Excel

Ability to manage own workload

Self-motivated team player

Education

NVQ in Health at Level 4

NVQ or Health Screeners Diploma in Newborn Hearing Screening

Job description

Employer United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Lincoln County Hospital Town Lincoln Salary £26,530 - £29,114 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/05/2025 23:59

Senior Newborn Hearing Screener Band 4

NHS AfC: Band 4

We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULTH.

We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.

Our values guide everything we do. They are:

• Patient-centred –Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
• Safety –Following ULTH and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
• Excellence –Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
• Compassion –Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
• Respect –Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.

If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team.

We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties.

Job overview

External Applicant post will start July 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT), in the Lincolnshire Newborn hearing screening team for a band 4 senior screener. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed screener, who will support the Manager and is able to supervise existing staff and train new staff.

Main duties of the job

• To support Local Manager and the screening team by taking responsibility for the delivery and the day-to-day management of all aspects of the programme.
• To perform regular data quality checks, including searches on the hearing screening database to ensure that all babies are seen in a timely manner.
• To manage and monitor hearing screen outpatient clinics.
• To maintain screening equipment and ensure QA checks are performed.
• To lead the hearing screening team and line manage their activity.
• To prepare and maintain staff rotas via e-rostering.
• To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.
• To organise and actively participate in the induction programme of new staff and their subsequent training.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ in Health at Level 4.
• NVQ or Health Screeners Diploma in Newborn Hearing Screening or equivalent qualification in Audiology.

Previous Experience

• Previous relevant experience as a Newborn Hearing Screener or experience within Audiology.

Evidence of Knowledge and Skills

• Good baby handling skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Competent computer skills in work and excel.
• Ability to manage own workload and delegate.
• Experience of working in a constantly changing environment.
• Self-motivated and effective team player.
• Ability to expand on basic skills and existing knowledge.

Specific Requirements

• Ability to communicate sensitive/confidential information and reassurance.
• Driving licence holder (to travel to community clinics).
• Flexibility for involvement in a 7 day a week service on a team rota basis.
• Access to transport.

ULTH recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer.

As a responsible employer ULTH would encourage staff wishing to join the Trust to take up the COVID vaccination as this continues to remain the best line of defence against COVID19.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.

No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULTH where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULTH for this cost.

We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” if the below applies to you.

• A Veteran
• A Military Reserve
• Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.