School Hearing Screener - Bedfordshire

Job description

Job responsibilities

Planning

To plan and deliver hearing screening clinics to children in reception classes in a timely and efficient manner within the Audiology guidelines.

To assist Audiologist and audiology service administrators in other non-clinical duties in a variety of community settings.

To organise own workload in conjunction with the Audiology Team Leader and depending on demands of the service.

Patient contact

To communicate with and obtain co-operation from children of all ages and abilities, in particular children in Reception.

To recognise non-compliance during screening tests and refer to guidelines as to what to do next.

To liaise with and provide information to all members of the Audiology team and other professionals as necessary in order to establish a co-ordinated service, e.g. education, other health care professionals and GPs

To gain informed consent and compliance by negotiation and encouragement.

To communicate effectively by transferring patient information and records in a timely and organised manner.

Liaise with parents/carers on a regular basis to discuss their childs results, any further testing and onward referral opportunities.

To help in the training of new Hearing School Screeners alongside the Audiology team.

Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.

To participate in audit of the screening service within the Trust and annually as part of the Audiology audit and other audiology related audit being undertaken by the department under the guidance of qualified staff.

To use IT systems as part of daily work, including using SystmOne and spreadsheets.

Clinical and Practice Governance

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.

The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.

The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.

Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.

The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

To be able to solve problems and deal with patient enquiries appropriately.

To recognise equipment failure and report to Audiology Team Leader.

The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with regard to Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Equal Opportunities Policy.

To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions. Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

SAFEGUARDING

The post holder needs to be aware of and follow the legislation and guidance regarding Safeguarding Children and Adults as stated in the Trust Safeguarding Policy. This applies to all staff regardless of which member of the family is the primary client. The post holder is responsible for ensuring they receive the appropriate level of Safeguarding Children training according to their role

Sustainability

It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trusts environmental impact wherever possible. This will include recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Numerate and literate to GCSE level or equivalent including English GCSE and Maths GCSE

Desirable

• Knowledge and training to work at NVQ/SVQ level 3 or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Literate in IT Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency in the English language
• Experience of working in a school setting with children key stage 1 or reception, and understanding their needs
• Experience of working with children in a health care setting.

Desirable

• EDCL In Computer Skills
• Experience of using SystmOne

Experience

Essential

• Worked with children for a least a year
• Knowledge of primary and health community services
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office and databases
• Knowledge and understanding of professional and ethical issues

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of normal child development
• Knowledge of clinical audit
• Knowledge of Child Safeguarding procedures

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

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

Address

Community Audiology, Child Development Centre,

Hill Rise

Kempston, Bedford

MK42 7EB

Employer's website

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