Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

NHSP Site lead

The closing date is 02 June 2025

Job summary

The NHSP Site Lead will support the Local Programme Manager in managing the West Surrey Newborn Hearing Screening Programme across multiple hospital sites and outpatient clinics. The role includes day-to-day operational management of the local team of newborn hearing screeners, ensuring adherence to national quality standards and local protocols. Responsibilities include direct involvement in newborn hearing screening, line management of staff, and training and supervision of new recruits.

The post holder will contribute to the strategic development of the service, ensuring effective service delivery through high-quality clinical practices, data management, and multi-disciplinary collaboration, all while maintaining a compassionate, inclusive, collaborative, and inspiring approach to care.

Main duties of the job

1. To demonstrate a high level of competence in screening practice according to national and local protocols.

2. Prioritise and screen babies in inpatient and outpatient settings, including postnatal wards and neonatal intensive care units.

3. Accurately document screening results in patient records and the national database.

4. Communicate screening results and processes to parents sensitively, addressing concerns and questions.

5. To carry out quality assurance checks of the equipment used and accurately record always ensuring the safety and security of equipment. Identify and report any problems to the Local Programme Manager at the earliest opportunity. Ensure faulty equipment is removed from use immediately

6. To refer babies for audiological assessment in line with national protocols

Managerial

7. Provide line management to Band 4 and 3 hearing screeners, including performance reviews and training needs assessments.

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About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nurseryat Kingston Hospital,wellbeingpractitioners,regular wellbeing classes,dedicatedstaffphysiotherapist, comprehensiveoccupationalhealth services, 24/7employeeassistanceprogramme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,469 to £38,308 a year pa pro rata incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-7128879-HS-Y-A

Job locations

Jarvis Centre

Stoughton Road

Guildford

GU1 1LJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

You will be required to travel, therefore a valid driving license and access to a vehicle would be desirable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

You will be required to travel, therefore a valid driving license and access to a vehicle would be desirable.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Degree or equivalent experience
Track record of significant continuous professional and management development

Desirable

Management or leadership qualification
Level 3 Certificate in assessing vocational achievement or willing to undertake

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of staff supervision/management including recruitment.
Have significantly contributed to meeting operational objectives
Evidence of establishing, maintaining and consolidating effective working relationships with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

Experience of delivering services on a multi-site basis
Have significantly contributed to meeting strategic objectives

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Strong organizational and planning skills
To be flexible in their approach to the work, according to priorities and changing organisational systems
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills
Highly motivated and ability to work independently
Ability to respond to changing demands
Leadership and influencing skills

Desirable

NHSP OSCE or ECA Certificate

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of NHS policies and protocols
Knowledge of patient administration systems
Awareness of safeguarding and equal opportunity practices

Desirable

Understanding of maintaining consumables for screening equipment
Understanding of Newborn Hearing Screening protocols and targets
Knowledge of Smart4Hearing database
Knowledge of Level 3 Health Screener Diploma

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Degree or equivalent experience
Track record of significant continuous professional and management development

Desirable

Management or leadership qualification
Level 3 Certificate in assessing vocational achievement or willing to undertake

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of staff supervision/management including recruitment.
Have significantly contributed to meeting operational objectives
Evidence of establishing, maintaining and consolidating effective working relationships with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

Experience of delivering services on a multi-site basis
Have significantly contributed to meeting strategic objectives

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Strong organizational and planning skills
To be flexible in their approach to the work, according to priorities and changing organisational systems
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills
Highly motivated and ability to work independently
Ability to respond to changing demands
Leadership and influencing skills

Desirable

NHSP OSCE or ECA Certificate

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of NHS policies and protocols
Knowledge of patient administration systems
Awareness of safeguarding and equal opportunity practices

Desirable

Understanding of maintaining consumables for screening equipment
Understanding of Newborn Hearing Screening protocols and targets
Knowledge of Smart4Hearing database
Knowledge of Level 3 Health Screener Diploma

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jarvis Centre

Stoughton Road

Guildford

GU1 1LJ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jarvis Centre

Stoughton Road

Guildford

GU1 1LJ

Employer's website

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