SWL Newborn Hearing Screening Site Lead

NHS; Teddington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a passionate Newborn Hearing Screening Site Lead to oversee operations across South West London. This role involves leading a team of screeners, ensuring compliance with national protocols, and providing high-quality care to newborns and their families. Join us to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

On-site staff nursery

Wellbeing practitioners

Regular wellbeing classes

Comprehensive occupational health services

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in newborn hearing screening or a related healthcare role.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support teams of newborn hearing screeners.
• Ensure screens are conducted efficiently and accurately.
• Provide training, mentoring, and quality assurance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in newborn hearing screening or a related healthcare role

Job description

Job summary

Are you a passionate and dedicated healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Newborn Hearing Screening Site Lead to join our dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring the best possible start for newborns and their families. As a site lead, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the newborn hearing screening programme across our South West London sites and The Portland Hospital. You will provide leadership and support to a team of screeners, ensuring high-quality service delivery, compliance with national screening protocols, and excellent family-centred care.

The post holder will assist the SWL NHSP Programme Lead with clinical and operational service delivery of the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme in South West London and The Portland Hospital.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a real difference in the lives of newborns and their families.

Main duties of the job

1. Lead and support teams of newborn hearing screeners and senior screeners.
2. Ensure screens are conducted efficiently and accurately.
3. Provide training, mentoring, and quality assurance.
4. Maintain accurate records and data management.
5. Promote awareness of the newborn hearing screening programme.

We are looking for a motivated individual with:

• Previous experience in newborn hearing screening or a related healthcare role.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement, and innovation, regardless of their role or level in the organization.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, a dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, a 24/7 employee assistance programme, and other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognize the work our teams do through weekly 'shoutouts', patient feedback, monthly, and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organization, we look forward to welcoming you.

Details

Date posted: 19 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £34,521 to £41,956 per year pro rata including HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 396-NN-7123312-AHP-GV-Y

Job locations: Thames House, 180 High Street, Teddington, TW11 8HU

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assist with leading the team to ensure cohesive work and support the organization’s vision and values.
• Manage annual leave for senior screeners and in their absence, approve leave for screeners.
• Cover the SWL Programme Lead’s duties as agreed with the Clinical Service Manager.
• Ensure annual appraisals and mandatory training requirements are met for self and team, along with other relevant KPIs.
• Assist with organizing screener training and update sessions.
• Support the NHSP Programme Lead with Health Roster as required.
• Manage and review outpatient clinics with the Patient Pathway Coordinator and Senior Screeners to meet screening targets.
• Ensure all learners are progressing through the HSD course and support their timely completion.

Please see attached Job Description for further details