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Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Newborn Hearing Screening Local Manager

The closing date is 15 September 2025

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Job summary

Newborn Hearing Screening Local Manager - 26.5 hours per week

The Newborn Hearing Screening Local Manager is the operational lead for the local screening programme. They are responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of the programme, including staffing, quality assurance, risk management, prompt and appropriate referral to audiology and reporting to national and local screening groups. Completion of hearing screening will also be expected including weekends and bank holiday cover

Main duties of the job

act as the professional lead for the day-to-day management, evaluation and quality assurance (QA) of the screening process,

ensure all parents of eligible babies are offered the newborn hearing screen in a timely fashion

ensure that a high quality service is maintained

ensure that parents and carers are given clear and accurate information regardingNHSP

ensure quality improvements are implemented

ensure thatNHSPscreening protocols and procedures are adhered to and to write, review and update local protocols and procedures as and when necessary

ensure that NHSP KPI's and QS are met

establish and maintain effective methods of communication to the parents, primary care teams, otherNHSPteams where appropriate and audiology services where follow-up is indicated

lead the hearing screening team, ensuring reviews of screener activity are undertaken and appropriate continued personal development (CPD) plans are in place

manage all aspects of the screening equipment,

liaise with other NHSP teams and ANNB screening programmes

liaise with the national programme forNHSPand to attend regular updates and training events provided by them

keep the screening team, local professionals and stakeholders informed about national developments

liaise with relevant health professionals and other agencies

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

245-HS5NHS-09-25

Job locations

Maternity Unit Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
  • BSc or equivalent (Management/ Leadership or Audiology) /HNC in relevant subject 5 GCSE including Maths and English (or equivalent) AND/OR Newborn Hearing Screening e-Learning modules GNVQ Newborn Hearing Screening
  • A knowledge of audit, writing of policies and procedures

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of screening equipment eg Accuscreen

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
  • Experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare organisation.
  • Experience of supervision in the workplace

Desirable

  • NHSP Local Manager Training

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to prioritise workload
  • Able to cope with stressful situations
  • Approachable and supportive to others/Team player
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
  • BSc or equivalent (Management/ Leadership or Audiology) /HNC in relevant subject 5 GCSE including Maths and English (or equivalent) AND/OR Newborn Hearing Screening e-Learning modules GNVQ Newborn Hearing Screening
  • A knowledge of audit, writing of policies and procedures

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of screening equipment eg Accuscreen

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
  • Experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare organisation.
  • Experience of supervision in the workplace

Desirable

  • NHSP Local Manager Training

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to prioritise workload
  • Able to cope with stressful situations
  • Approachable and supportive to others/Team player
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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).

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maternity Unit Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maternity Unit Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Audiology Service Manager

Stephanie Brindle

stephanie.brindle@tgh.nhs.uk

01619226384

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

245-HS5NHS-09-25

Job locations

Maternity Unit Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW


Supporting documents

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