Newborn Hearing Screener

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team providing Newborn Hearing Screening for babies across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation and also in the rural West of Dorset. We would like to recruit either existing screeners wishing to screen in the Dorset Site or those new to screening who have an interest in working with families across Dorset.

We wish to recruit to two posts, one of 20hs over four days and the second for 15 hrs over three days. The hours worked will be from 9am -2pm each day.

The role involves completing hearing screening for newborn babies in their homes and clinic locations using a handheld electronic screening device. You will also be required to use a laptop to make appointments, upload screening data and complete electronic patient records. We aim to be a paper free service.

You will need to demonstrate excellent IT skills, record keeping and communication skills and will be expected to liaise with parents and other health professionals.

You will need to hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle for work use. The role will include driving longer distances across the County.Existing screeners should be able to evidence recent experience and hearing screening competency assessment (OSCE/ECA) or be prepared to refresh your skills through formal training if you have had a gap in practice of less than three years.

Main duties of the job

Existing screeners should be able to evidence recent experience and hearing screening competency assessment (OSCE/ECA) or be prepared to refresh your skills through formal training provided your gap in practice is less than three years.

Those new to screening will be offered practical training and competency assessment (ECA) and training to use the NHSP national IT system (S4H). You will be required to successfully complete a L3 Diploma in Screening - which is a fully transferable qualification.

Experience of working with families in your current job role or voluntary capacity or personal experience will be an advantage and assessed at interview. The skills sought are the ability to approach families confidently, with understanding and kindness, and confidence in handling small babies.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, for which the Trust will cover the cost. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.