Job summary
Pay Scheme: Band 3 Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
Part -Time Newborn Hearing Screener
Primarily based in Maternity at the Leicester Royal Infirmary you will be required to work at LGH and outpatients clinics/ home visits in the community
Job Title: Newborn Hearing Screener
Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester
Department: Newborn Hearing Screening Medical Physics
Salary: £22,816 to £24,336 pro rata.
Hours: 30 hours
Job Type: Permanent
Interview date: T.B.A
Closing date: T.B.A
We are seeking to recruit an organised and flexible individual to join our team.
You will be required to perform the screen, record and collect data and liaise with professionals and parents.
The post holder will be expected to successfully complete the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners, Newborn Hearing, to assure competence to undertake screening safely, independently and in line with programme standards.
The post is part time to cover 7 days, to ensure that babies do not miss the screen.
For further information please email Donna Riley/Lisa Carter
LLR Newborn Hearing Screening Programme.
donna.riley@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
lisa.d.carter@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The NHSP is a service based within Clinical Measurement. It is part of a national programme aimed at screening all newborn babies for normal hearing. Although primarily based at one of the hospital sites, the post holder may also work at outreach clinics in the community.
The post holder is expected to work as a member of a team, which screens the hearing of newborn babies, under the supervision of the NHSP Local Manager. The role includes gathering and accurately recording test data relevant to the screening process. There will be direct contact with newborn babies, their parents and with doctors and nursing staff.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL DUTIES
- To identify all newborn babies who require screening by liaising with maternity staff and utilising the computerised database.
- Proactively keep parents, colleagues and other health care professionals informed of all relevant and appropriate information with regard to Trust and National NHSP protocols.
- To carry out the hearing screening of newborn babies within the postnatal wards, neonatal units and community clinics, using agreed protocols and designated equipment.
- To accurately record clinical and test data using the computerised database.
- To promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment with a family friendly approach to care.
- To maintain the confidentiality of the babies and their families and to ensure the dignity privacy and individuality of babies and their families are respected at all times.
- To ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times. Perform quality control checks according to the protocols and report any problems or faults with the equipment to the NHSP manager at the earliest opportunity.
- Be familiar with and adhere to all local Health and Safety guidance.
- After appropriate training, maintain an awareness of child protection issues and adhere to local procedures regarding raising any concerns.
- To maintain an up to date knowledge of procedures and policies relevant to this post, and undertake continuing professional development (CPD).
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL DUTIES
- To identify all newborn babies who require screening by liaising with maternity staff and utilising the computerised database.
- Proactively keep parents, colleagues and other health care professionals informed of all relevant and appropriate information with regard to Trust and National NHSP protocols.
- To carry out the hearing screening of newborn babies within the postnatal wards, neonatal units and community clinics, using agreed protocols and designated equipment.
- To accurately record clinical and test data using the computerised database.
- To promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment with a family friendly approach to care.
- To maintain the confidentiality of the babies and their families and to ensure the dignity privacy and individuality of babies and their families are respected at all times.
- To ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times. Perform quality control checks according to the protocols and report any problems or faults with the equipment to the NHSP manager at the earliest opportunity.
- Be familiar with and adhere to all local Health and Safety guidance.
- After appropriate training, maintain an awareness of child protection issues and adhere to local procedures regarding raising any concerns.
- To maintain an up to date knowledge of procedures and policies relevant to this post, and undertake continuing professional development (CPD).
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Training and qualifications /Achieved grades/experience
Essential
Essential
- Planning and organisation skills
Essential
Essential
- Communication and relationship skills. Able to communicate clearly and concisely. ,Ability to deal with patients/relatives sympathetically. verbally and in writing.
Essential
Essential
- Experience of using computers, email and the internet. Experience of working in a team.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Training and qualifications /Achieved grades/experience
Essential
Essential
- Planning and organisation skills
Essential
Essential
- Communication and relationship skills. Able to communicate clearly and concisely. ,Ability to deal with patients/relatives sympathetically. verbally and in writing.
Essential
Essential
- Experience of using computers, email and the internet. Experience of working in a team.
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).
