Newborn Hearing Screener - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with the hearing screening of new-born babies within Peterborough City Hospital.We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is organized and methodical to join our 'family-friendly' and dedicated Newborn Hearing Screening team based at Peterborough City Hospital, working within NWAFT . Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as good computer skills are required. Experience of working in a hospital environment and baby handling skills are desirable.You will be required to perform the hearing screen, record and collect data and liaise with parents and professionals.

****Please note we are not eligible to sponsor for this post****

****Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice****

Main duties of the job

To promote a professional, welcoming, and caring environment endorsing a Family Friendly approach to care within a small team of new-born hearing screeners at Peterborough City Hospital.
This role encompasses work on a busy and dynamic postnatal care settings as well as the neonatal intensive care unit and community settings.
To provide the new-born hearing screening programme in line with the NHS screening commissioned services.
The post holder will be fully trained whilst undertaking the role and will be supported to complete a level 3 NVQ programme specific to the new-born hearing screening programme.

*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

06 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

176-M-6692306-B

Job locations

Peterborough

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Educated to GCSE level standard grade C or above

Desirable

Holds current Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners

Experience

Essential

Experience of IT skills, and use of email systems
Experience of data entry

Desirable

Background of working in health care settings
Previous experience of working within a hearing screener role

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Computer literate
Understanding of quality assurance and can apply this to clinical practice
Ability to be self-directing and prioritise workload
Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail

Communication

Essential

Effective interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain good working relations with staff at all levels
Ability to communicate with the general public
Flexible and pro-active approach to work

Values and Behaviours

Essential

To understand and role model the Trust Personal Responsibility Framework on a daily basis.
To demonstrate compassion
To demonstrate a willingness to develop and improve the service
To be actively respectful towards colleagues, and service users
To, always, put patients first.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Educated to GCSE level standard grade C or above

Desirable

Holds current Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners

Experience

Essential

Experience of IT skills, and use of email systems
Experience of data entry

Desirable

Background of working in health care settings
Previous experience of working within a hearing screener role

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Computer literate
Understanding of quality assurance and can apply this to clinical practice
Ability to be self-directing and prioritise workload
Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail

Communication

Essential

Effective interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain good working relations with staff at all levels
Ability to communicate with the general public
Flexible and pro-active approach to work

Values and Behaviours

Essential

To understand and role model the Trust Personal Responsibility Framework on a daily basis.
To demonstrate compassion
To demonstrate a willingness to develop and improve the service
To be actively respectful towards colleagues, and service users
To, always, put patients first.

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.