Job summary
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An opportunity has arisen to work within the South West Wales Division of Newborn Hearing Screening Wales, an All-Wales programme, which provides a uniform service of high quality within an All-Wales policy and to All-Wales standards and protocols. Based at Singleton Hospital, Swansea, you will work as part of a team participating in the hearing screening of newborn babies.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake the full range of newborn hearing screening duties both in a hospital and community setting. Duties include communicating with the parents throughout the process, baby handling, use of screening equipment and accurately recording clinical and test data relevant to the screening process, therefore good communication skills and experience of using a computer are essential. You must be a confident and reliable individual and possess the ability to work well under pressure.
The post is for 22 hours per week on a rota basis. A flexible approach to work will be required and the ability to work additional hours as needed is desirable. You will be required to work full time during the initial training period.
Although the base site will be at Singleton Hospital you will also be required to run clinics in the community. Therefore the successful candidate will need the ability to regularly travel between and work at other sites within the Division as needed.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post
About us
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Standard or Equivalent Experience
Desirable
- ECDL or other computer skill qualification
- Evidence of Continuing personal development in last 2 years
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using a computer
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and families
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of Administration/Clerical Systems
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Good communication skills
- Team working
- Independent working
- Data entry/accuracy/record keeping
- Organisational/prioritisation skills
- Ability to understand equipment, results, procedures
Desirable
- Understanding of a clinical environment
- Awareness of deafness/hearing problems
- Knowledge of administration/clerical systems
Personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet needs of service
Desirable
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training
Other
Essential
- Able to travel across region
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Standard or Equivalent Experience
Desirable
- ECDL or other computer skill qualification
- Evidence of Continuing personal development in last 2 years
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using a computer
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and families
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of Administration/Clerical Systems
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Good communication skills
- Team working
- Independent working
- Data entry/accuracy/record keeping
- Organisational/prioritisation skills
- Ability to understand equipment, results, procedures
Desirable
- Understanding of a clinical environment
- Awareness of deafness/hearing problems
- Knowledge of administration/clerical systems
Personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet needs of service
Desirable
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training
Other
Essential
- Able to travel across region
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
