Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the New-born Hearing Screening Service; we are looking to recruit Senior New-born Hearing Screener to be based at Royal Victoria Infirmary but working into Northumbria Trust will be required.
The successful candidate must have worked previously as a New-born hearing screener, as you will be required to perform and facilitate the new-born hearing screening programme within the maternity units and clinics in accordance with National and Local protocols.
The successful candidate will support the local manager lead the team of Newborn hearing screeners and facilitate the smooth running of the programme across the North of Tyne area. The role involves direct handling of new-born babies, contact with parents and liaising with other health professionals. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to have good communication and interpersonal skills.
If you are interested in applying, please see the person specification attached outlining essential qualification/skills/experience required.
Main duties of the job
To perform and facilitate the Newborn hearing screening programme in the Maternity Units and selected out-reach clinics in accordance with National and Local protocols.
To organise outpatient appointments to ensure good coverage by the screening service. The job involves direct handling of Newborn babies, contact with parents and liaising with other health professionals.
To support the local manager lead the team of Newborn hearing screeners and facilitate the smooth running of the programme across the North of Tyne area.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England.
Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep.
Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached Job description to see what the main responsibilities are required for the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached Job description to see what the main responsibilities are required for the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB / NVQ3 / Two 'A' levels (grade C or above) or equivalent qualification pertinent to the job
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development It is expected that the screener will successfully complete Level 3 Diploma for health screeners (New born hearing) qualification within a maximum of 18 months from their start date (full time staff within 12 months). This is a condition of employment and if unsuccessful employment may be at risk.
Desirable
- NVQ in Newborn hearing screening
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Successfully complete recognised training provided by the Newborn Hearing Screening team.
- Previous experience of newborn hearing screening
- Experience of working with children and parents
Other Requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB / NVQ3 / Two 'A' levels (grade C or above) or equivalent qualification pertinent to the job
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development It is expected that the screener will successfully complete Level 3 Diploma for health screeners (New born hearing) qualification within a maximum of 18 months from their start date (full time staff within 12 months). This is a condition of employment and if unsuccessful employment may be at risk.
Desirable
- NVQ in Newborn hearing screening
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Successfully complete recognised training provided by the Newborn Hearing Screening team.
- Previous experience of newborn hearing screening
- Experience of working with children and parents
Other Requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.
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).
