Newborn Hearing Screening Support Assistant

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Job summary

The purpose of the job is to support the quality assurance of the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme via accurate and prompt data management and to carry out the screening of babies on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Transitional Care Ward and in the Community, including family homes.

The post holder(s) will also be expected to travel across the district to run community clinics, carry out home visits and train health visitors. He or she will also provide administrative support to the local manager carrying out tasks such as: answering the telephone, giving basic training and technical advice to screeners, identifying babies who are eligible for screening, booking appointments, checking that screening data received is accurate and conforms to quality standards, making sure that screening equipment is passing quality assurance checks and maintaining good communication and working relationships with a variety of multi-disciplinary teams.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

1. To support the quality assurance of the screen

2. Carry out screening of babies on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Transitional Care Unit (TCW) & in the community.

3. General Administrative Duties

4. Training and development

5. Book appointments for OAE, AABR and ABR testing

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year £24,071 - £25,674 Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

216-LH-S6830527

Job locations

Newborn Hearing Screening, Audiology Department, Level 7, Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. To support the quality assurance of the screen

Related Activities

Enter data onto the S4H (Newborn Hearing Screening Web Based System)

Review individual test data and set screening outcomes from electronic downloads via SEDQ

Record errors from downloads for local audits

Monitor individual patient screening pathways

Keep accurate records

Adhere to trust policies

2. Carry out screening of babies on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Transitional Care Unit (TCW) & in the community.

Related Activities

Identify which babies require screening

Liaise effectively with parents, team members and other health care professionals

This requires excellent communication skills to discuss screening results and possible deafness with parents of the most vulnerable infants on the NICU & TCW on a daily basis

Carry out the hearing screening of newborns within the NICU & TCW using both

Automated Otoacoustic Emisisons (AOAEs) and Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR)

This requires high levels of manual dexterity to accurately insert earpieces into ears and attach sensors appropriately with both premature and full-term neonates.

Accurately record the clinical and test data

Carry out screening in the community as required (in the home and in clinics)

This requires ability to carry out screening with no direct support, in a wide variety of situations with varying levels of hygiene. It also requires the ability to manage family situations, such as the behaviour of siblings, to optimise screening conditions.

Ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times and report any problems to the local manager. The post-holder will have day-to-day responsibility for managing the hearing screening equipment.

3. General Administrative Duties

Related Activities

Receiving and acting on telephone calls from health visitors etc.

Assist with organising meetings, training sessions etc

Use and set up databases to record information

Ensure messages are passed on or dealt with.

Set up and maintain mailing lists

Order stocks of consumables, information leaflets etc and distribute as required

Maintain equipment records and calibration logs

Monitor enquiries from the web page and bring to the attention of the local manager

Organise meetings

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. To support the quality assurance of the screen

Related Activities

Enter data onto the S4H (Newborn Hearing Screening Web Based System)

Review individual test data and set screening outcomes from electronic downloads via SEDQ

Record errors from downloads for local audits

Monitor individual patient screening pathways

Keep accurate records

Adhere to trust policies

2. Carry out screening of babies on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Transitional Care Unit (TCW) & in the community.

Related Activities

Identify which babies require screening

Liaise effectively with parents, team members and other health care professionals

This requires excellent communication skills to discuss screening results and possible deafness with parents of the most vulnerable infants on the NICU & TCW on a daily basis

Carry out the hearing screening of newborns within the NICU & TCW using both

Automated Otoacoustic Emisisons (AOAEs) and Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR)

This requires high levels of manual dexterity to accurately insert earpieces into ears and attach sensors appropriately with both premature and full-term neonates.

Accurately record the clinical and test data

Carry out screening in the community as required (in the home and in clinics)

This requires ability to carry out screening with no direct support, in a wide variety of situations with varying levels of hygiene. It also requires the ability to manage family situations, such as the behaviour of siblings, to optimise screening conditions.

Ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times and report any problems to the local manager. The post-holder will have day-to-day responsibility for managing the hearing screening equipment.

3. General Administrative Duties

Related Activities

Receiving and acting on telephone calls from health visitors etc.

Assist with organising meetings, training sessions etc

Use and set up databases to record information

Ensure messages are passed on or dealt with.

Set up and maintain mailing lists

Order stocks of consumables, information leaflets etc and distribute as required

Maintain equipment records and calibration logs

Monitor enquiries from the web page and bring to the attention of the local manager

Organise meetings

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oGCSE English and Maths (A* to C, or equivalent)
  • oAble to undertake diploma in newborn hearing screening - equivalent to NVQ Level III
  • oAble to sit an External Competency Assessment (ECA) to carry out screening independently.
  • oAble to complete the University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) care certificate in required timeframe

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • oPrevious demonstrable experience.
  • oWilling to undertake further training as required
  • oMicrosoft windows applications (Word, Powerpoint, Excel).

Desirable

  • oPrevious demonstrable experience within a large clinical setting
  • oDemonstrable experience of using the Child Health System

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • oProven evidence of excellent interpersonal skills.
  • oArticulate & able to communicate effectively
  • oOrganised

Desirable

  • oDemonstrable experience of dealing with difficult/sensitive situations.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oGCSE English and Maths (A* to C, or equivalent)
  • oAble to undertake diploma in newborn hearing screening - equivalent to NVQ Level III
  • oAble to sit an External Competency Assessment (ECA) to carry out screening independently.
  • oAble to complete the University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) care certificate in required timeframe

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • oPrevious demonstrable experience.
  • oWilling to undertake further training as required
  • oMicrosoft windows applications (Word, Powerpoint, Excel).

Desirable

  • oPrevious demonstrable experience within a large clinical setting
  • oDemonstrable experience of using the Child Health System

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • oProven evidence of excellent interpersonal skills.
  • oArticulate & able to communicate effectively
  • oOrganised

Desirable

  • oDemonstrable experience of dealing with difficult/sensitive situations.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Newborn Hearing Screening, Audiology Department, Level 7, Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Newborn Hearing Screening, Audiology Department, Level 7, Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Newborn Hearing Screening Manager

Lisa Ward

lisaward3@nhs.net

01752437480

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year £24,071 - £25,674 Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

216-LH-S6830527

Job locations

Newborn Hearing Screening, Audiology Department, Level 7, Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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