Job summary
In this role you will work as part of a team based at UHND,
screening the hearing of newborn babies, on the maternity ward, in outpatient
clinics and on the Special Care Unit.
This will include using technical equipment and entering data onto the
National Hearing screening database as well as liaising with parents and other
professionals.
Further information about the Newborn Hearing
Screening Programme can also be found on the NHS website (search Newborn
Hearing Screening )
Main duties of the job
In
this role you will work as part of a team based at UHND, screening the hearing
of newborn babies, on the maternity ward, in outpatient clinics (some are community
based) and on the Special Care Unit.
This will include using technical equipment and entering data onto the
National Hearing screening database as well as liaising with parents and other
professionals. Full training and
induction will be provided for the successful candidates. Some of the training
will take place at Darlington, Durham and/or Bishop Auckland. The hours are worked on a rolling shift
pattern, including weekends and bank holidays as we offer 7 day cover on the
wards. We require all applicants to have
4 GCSEs grades A*-C (9-5) or equivalent, including Maths and English.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do meet the minimum salary£23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Screening the hearing of newborn babies on wards, in clinics
and on SCBU and children's wards
Uploading the screening results to our national data base
Processing all uploaded results
Use of Smart4Hearing IT system
Arranging clinic appointments and all associated admin
(letters, phone calls, text reminders etc)
Ensuring national targets are met
Working as part of a small hearing screening team
Completing mandatory training and hearing screening
e-learning as requested
Completing External Competency Assessment
Completing Level 3 Heath Screener Diploma
Job description
Job responsibilities
Screening the hearing of newborn babies on wards, in clinics
and on SCBU and children's wards
Uploading the screening results to our national data base
Processing all uploaded results
Use of Smart4Hearing IT system
Arranging clinic appointments and all associated admin
(letters, phone calls, text reminders etc)
Ensuring national targets are met
Working as part of a small hearing screening team
Completing mandatory training and hearing screening
e-learning as requested
Completing External Competency Assessment
Completing Level 3 Heath Screener Diploma
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs (grades 9-4 or A*-C) or equivalent (including Mathematics and English)
- Willingness to undertake External competency Assessment and Health Screener Diploma (L3)
Desirable
- IT qualification
- NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care or similar
Experience
Essential
- Team working skills
- Ability to handle newborn babies with the appropriate level of care and attention
- Good IT skills to facilitate accurate use of patient management system, networked and/or electronic policies, forms & documents
- Excellent communication skills to work effectively with parents who may be very tired, emotional, and/or distressed.
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable
- Care experience within Neonatal Intensive Care or Maternity
- Experience of working with technical equipment
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the English newborn hearing screening programme protocols and guidelines
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Deaf awareness
- Awareness of cultural issues
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Ability to develop new skills
- Ability to work as part of a team, but also independently
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise own workload to meet the needs of the service
- Understanding and empathy with staff, patients and relatives needs
- Effective listening skills
- Proven ability to manage priorities under pressure
- Friendly and caring manner demonstrate ability in dealing sympathetically and sensitively with people.
- Ability to manage own time/workload to meet specific targets.
- Ability to work extra hours on occasions
- Able to work at other hospitals or community sites within the NHSP area, as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs (grades 9-4 or A*-C) or equivalent (including Mathematics and English)
- Willingness to undertake External competency Assessment and Health Screener Diploma (L3)
Desirable
- IT qualification
- NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care or similar
Experience
Essential
- Team working skills
- Ability to handle newborn babies with the appropriate level of care and attention
- Good IT skills to facilitate accurate use of patient management system, networked and/or electronic policies, forms & documents
- Excellent communication skills to work effectively with parents who may be very tired, emotional, and/or distressed.
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable
- Care experience within Neonatal Intensive Care or Maternity
- Experience of working with technical equipment
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the English newborn hearing screening programme protocols and guidelines
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Deaf awareness
- Awareness of cultural issues
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Ability to develop new skills
- Ability to work as part of a team, but also independently
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise own workload to meet the needs of the service
- Understanding and empathy with staff, patients and relatives needs
- Effective listening skills
- Proven ability to manage priorities under pressure
- Friendly and caring manner demonstrate ability in dealing sympathetically and sensitively with people.
- Ability to manage own time/workload to meet specific targets.
- Ability to work extra hours on occasions
- Able to work at other hospitals or community sites within the NHSP area, as required
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.
