Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Newborn Hearing Screener to join the Midwifery Screening Department at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
The purpose of the post is to deliver, under the guidance of the Local Hearing Screening Programme Manager, the hearing screening programme for babies born in Telford and Wrekin and Shropshire County. This family friendly service is delivered within the Telford Women's and Children's Centre, the Wrekin Midwife Led Unit and a satellite clinic in Shrewsbury.
Main duties of the job
- To work as a member of a team, that screens the hearing of newborn babies, under the supervision of the Local Screening Manager.
- To provide a 365 day Hearing Screening Service to ensure maximum coverage of births, to include weekends and bank holiday work.
- The post involves the direct handling of newborn babies and communication with parents and healthcare professionals.
- The role includes gathering and accurately recording clinical and test data on an electronic database relevant to the screening process.
- To support the local manager with the quality assurance of this programme.
About us
This family friendly service is based within the Telford Women's and Children's Centre and has a weekly satellite clinic in Shrewsbury
The post involves working as a member of the screening team undertaking the hearing screening of newborn babies as part of the National Newborn Hearing Screening Programme. (NHSP).
TheShrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trustcan offer yougreat career prospects and a fantastic work-life balance. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, supportive friendly teams and excellent professional development opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum GCSE standard equivalent or above.
- Must be willing to complete the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners and complete this within 12 months of starting the course.
- Experience of working with mothers and babies
Desirable
- Have NVQ level 3 experience. OSCE/ECA training certificate Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners.
Essential
Essential
- Articulate and able to communicate with the public.
- The post holder is expected to maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional need of the family in particular when dealing with potentially distressing information regarding the result of the screening
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum GCSE standard equivalent or above.
- Must be willing to complete the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners and complete this within 12 months of starting the course.
- Experience of working with mothers and babies
Desirable
- Have NVQ level 3 experience. OSCE/ECA training certificate Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners.
Essential
Essential
- Articulate and able to communicate with the public.
- The post holder is expected to maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional need of the family in particular when dealing with potentially distressing information regarding the result of the screening
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care setting
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).
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).
