Job summary
Are you
self-motivated and able to work on your own and as part of a team? Are you a
good communicator and have a passion for patient centred care? If so, this
could be the job for you.
We are looking for
someone to join our highly motivated team of hearing screeners working across
South Tyneside, Sunderland and Gateshead. Newborn Hearing Screening is a
national programme offered to newborn babies to identify and refer babies who
require an audiological diagnostic test. 1 to 2 per 1,000 babies will be
diagnosed with a hearing loss, and early intervention is essential in
preventing delays in speech and language.
Main duties of the job
This post involves
direct handling of newborns and conversing with both parents and health
professionals on a daily basis. You will be responsible for checking clinical
equipment and the gathering and input of accurate data onto a national system.
Our service offers
hearing screen to all babies born or resident in the South Tyneside, Sunderland
and Gateshead areas and is carried out on maternity wards, special care baby
units, community clinics and occasionally at babys home. We provide the service
over 7 days including weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota system. The core
hours are 8 6 and you must be flexible and able to travel to all locations
where the hearing screen is offered.
A candidate with
previous hearing screening experience, or of working in a paediatric setting
would be advantageous, as would a candidate who has completed the Health
Screening Diploma Level 3.
Should the
successful candidate not have the Diploma they will be required to complete this
within 12-18 months of commencing the role. Full training will be given by way
of shadowing competent screeners, completing national screening e-learning,
manager assessments and an external competence assessment (ECA).
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Newborn Hearing Screener - Part Time 20 Hours Per Week
This is a specialist role working autonomously with both well and special care newborn babies and their families, as part of a team providing universal hearing screening. The post involves:
- explaining the screen and the reason for it, gaining parental consent
- baby handling skills to insert probes into ears, and to attach electrodes and ear muffs
- accurately record clinical and test data relevant to the screening process, including the use of a complex national database and the patient held record.
- responsibility for operating and monitoring the correct function of complex audiological screening equipment
- arranging outpatient appointments for any babies requiring follow-up.
- Responsibility for managing duties on a day-to-day basis ensuring a quality service is delivered, including agreeing an acceptable rota within the team.
- Once experienced, the screener will also be required to supervise and train less experienced staff, and also demonstrate screening to a wide range of observers, to include junior and trainee medical staff, health visitors, audiologists and other non-clinical members of the Newborn Hearing Screening Program team
- To comply with the Trusts vison, values and behavioural compact
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visitGov.UKfor further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Newborn Hearing Screener - Part Time 20 Hours Per Week
This is a specialist role working autonomously with both well and special care newborn babies and their families, as part of a team providing universal hearing screening. The post involves:
- explaining the screen and the reason for it, gaining parental consent
- baby handling skills to insert probes into ears, and to attach electrodes and ear muffs
- accurately record clinical and test data relevant to the screening process, including the use of a complex national database and the patient held record.
- responsibility for operating and monitoring the correct function of complex audiological screening equipment
- arranging outpatient appointments for any babies requiring follow-up.
- Responsibility for managing duties on a day-to-day basis ensuring a quality service is delivered, including agreeing an acceptable rota within the team.
- Once experienced, the screener will also be required to supervise and train less experienced staff, and also demonstrate screening to a wide range of observers, to include junior and trainee medical staff, health visitors, audiologists and other non-clinical members of the Newborn Hearing Screening Program team
- To comply with the Trusts vison, values and behavioural compact
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visitGov.UKfor further information
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate good customer care skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the patients, carers and visitors.
- Presents self as courteous, respectful and helpful
- Basic keyboard and IT skills.
- Willingness to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate and any other training related to this role.
- Work effectively under direct supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move, as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A E or equivalent).
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in health and social care / customer care or equivalent in any subject.
Experience
Essential
- Substantive customer services experience.
- Or
- Experience of working in a caring role (paid or unpaid)
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate good customer care skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the patients, carers and visitors.
- Presents self as courteous, respectful and helpful
- Basic keyboard and IT skills.
- Willingness to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate and any other training related to this role.
- Work effectively under direct supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move, as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A E or equivalent).
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in health and social care / customer care or equivalent in any subject.
Experience
Essential
- Substantive customer services experience.
- Or
- Experience of working in a caring role (paid or unpaid)
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.
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