Job summary
Assist in the day-to-day management of the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme in Coventry, ensuring the provision of a safe, efficient and effective service.
To support line management for the newborn hearing screeners.
To ensure the provision of a high-quality service undertaking performance monitoring and review as appropriate. To be responsible for health and safety and related issues within the department.
Main duties of the job
Service Management
- To assist in the day-to-day management of an efficient and effective Newborn Hearing Screening Programme in Coventry, to include work rotas for staff based at the hospital to ensure maximal coverage.
- Promote high staff morale and motivation, promoting a team approach at all times, in order to improve standards and staff retention.
- Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff by participating in selection processes.
- Ensure that the S4H national database is up-to-date and accurate, undertaking searches and checks as required, including monitoring of screening by 4 weeks.
- Develop, implement and review (at least annually) protocols, guidelines, policies and working practices, ensuring staff are fully informed and follow these protocols.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be aware of all developments in hearing screening, as notified nationally from NHSP website, updating staff and advising of service developments as required.
- Promote the principles of Family Friendly Hearing Services ensuring effective communication with parents throughout the screening process and by undertaking regular patient satisfaction surveys/patient conversations.
- Maintain links with medical, nursing and audiological staff across the service ensuring a seamless service.
- Assist the local manager in the investigation of incidents/complaints with regards to NHSP in line with Trust and national NHSP guidelines.
- To ensure effective use of budget/resources and ensure recording and receipt of items.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be aware of all developments in hearing screening, as notified nationally from NHSP website, updating staff and advising of service developments as required.
- Promote the principles of Family Friendly Hearing Services ensuring effective communication with parents throughout the screening process and by undertaking regular patient satisfaction surveys/patient conversations.
- Maintain links with medical, nursing and audiological staff across the service ensuring a seamless service.
- Assist the local manager in the investigation of incidents/complaints with regards to NHSP in line with Trust and national NHSP guidelines.
- To ensure effective use of budget/resources and ensure recording and receipt of items.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
