Job summary
Experience working in child health or working towards it?
Looking for an opportunity to work in maternity and gain a Level 3 Diploma?
We are recruiting a Band 3 Part-time post (22.5 hrs) in Newborn-Hearing Screening, based at the Luton and Dunstable Maternity Unit. This post comes with training and study towards a Level 3 Diploma in Screening.
The post is dependent on achieving: an external clinical assessment, and the NHS E, level 3 Diploma in Newborn Hearing Screening, within 2 years of recruitment. Followed by 2 years consolidation in practice.
Previous experience or training in Newborn Hearing or maternity screening is an advantage as is holding an NHS Care Certificate level 2 or equivalent.
You will be responsible for screening new-born babies in a busy unit, recording and collecting data, and liaising with parents and health professionals. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as basic computer skills.
This is a 7 day / week service. Shift times are 08:00 to 16:00 hrs. Flexibility and adaptability is necessary working at least 1 weekend in 3 - 4.
Essential Criteria:
Car driver/owner
Holds Maths and English GCSE grade 4 or equivalent.
Other evidence of training e.g. level 2 Diploma in a relevant subject.
Please read the Job description and person specification carefully to demonstrate your understanding of the role, the commitment required and the importance of health screening.
Main duties of the job
(Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.) JOB PURPOSE: To offer a screen to all new-borns for the identificationof congenital hearing loss, in order that the appropriate audiology referral is made for prompt assessment at the expected age. The post holder will work in a small team togather and accurately record clinical and test data relevant to the screening process both manually andelectronically and to liaise with parents, Health Professionals, other stake holders as appropriate. This post involves direct handling of Newborn Babies and contact with parents as well as close working with a range of health professionals. The Bedfordshire team Luton & Bedford screen between 8500 and 9000 per year. Before applying for this vacancy please be aware of the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted, and that unfortunately overseas applicants who are new to care may not reach the minimum salary threshold to obtain a certificate of sponsorship
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties:
Daily calibration, safety, and security checks of equipment. reporting any faults to senior screener
To liaise effectively with parents, NHSP Manager, team members, maternity health care professionals and Audiologists.
To explain and gain consent for the hearing screening tests and possible outcomes to parents
To perform the screening using AOE and AABR methods on well babies and babies in Neonatal Unit.
To explain, the results of the screening tests and their significance to parents.
To record results accurately.
Refer to next stage of screening pathway.
Support anxious, distressed, or emotional parents.
To promote a professional, welcoming, and caring environment endorsing a family friendly approach to care.
Maintain the confidentiality of babies and their families.
Aware of infection control and adhere to local policy and procedures.
Adhere to local policy and procedures.
Participate in Safeguarding and clinical supervision.
Participate in Service user / Parent feedback.
To recognise the importance of personal contribution to the team.
To report incidence or concerns to Senior Screener / Line manager and use of datix, risk management
Please note: The post involves walking between wards to locate mothers and babies, pushing of trolleys between wards, and the need to bend or be in a restricted space for short periods several times per shift.
Moving and positioning of equipment and trolleys at bedside
Direct handling of new-born and pre- term babies/ NNU babies.
Dexterity in use of specialise equipment.
The post will involve sitting at a PC for at least an hour per shift.
Car Driver Insured for Business use. Travelling between hospital and clinic settings, transporting equipment.
The post holder will also be required to travel between bases and transport equipment and records in a manual carrying case Walking small distances dependent on parking availability.
Working with a PC and keyboard. Careful handling and care of screening equipment.
Good hand eye coordination and dexterity is required to manipulate some screening equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties:
Daily calibration, safety, and security checks of equipment. reporting any faults to senior screener
To liaise effectively with parents, NHSP Manager, team members, maternity health care professionals and Audiologists.
To explain and gain consent for the hearing screening tests and possible outcomes to parents
To perform the screening using AOE and AABR methods on well babies and babies in Neonatal Unit.
To explain, the results of the screening tests and their significance to parents.
To record results accurately.
Refer to next stage of screening pathway.
Support anxious, distressed, or emotional parents.
To promote a professional, welcoming, and caring environment endorsing a family friendly approach to care.
Maintain the confidentiality of babies and their families.
Aware of infection control and adhere to local policy and procedures.
Adhere to local policy and procedures.
Participate in Safeguarding and clinical supervision.
Participate in Service user / Parent feedback.
To recognise the importance of personal contribution to the team.
To report incidence or concerns to Senior Screener / Line manager and use of datix, risk management
Please note: The post involves walking between wards to locate mothers and babies, pushing of trolleys between wards, and the need to bend or be in a restricted space for short periods several times per shift.
Moving and positioning of equipment and trolleys at bedside
Direct handling of new-born and pre- term babies/ NNU babies.
Dexterity in use of specialise equipment.
The post will involve sitting at a PC for at least an hour per shift.
Car Driver Insured for Business use. Travelling between hospital and clinic settings, transporting equipment.
The post holder will also be required to travel between bases and transport equipment and records in a manual carrying case Walking small distances dependent on parking availability.
Working with a PC and keyboard. Careful handling and care of screening equipment.
Good hand eye coordination and dexterity is required to manipulate some screening equipment.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Hold Maths and English GCSE equivalent grade 4 or above
- Willing to consolidate Diploma by working for NHSP for 2 years following qualification
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience / qualification
Desirable
- Experience working with newborns/ children desirable
- Experienced Health Screener
- NHS Experience or Care Certificate an advantage.
Experience
Essential
- Basic it skills / keyboard including word
- Good understanding of confidentiality
- Experience of dealing with public face to face
Desirable
- Any hospital data platform
- Working in health or social care setting
- E - learning experience
Safeguarding
Essential
- The post holder may experience care of families who need safeguarding support
Knoweledge and Skills
Essential
- Clean Driving Licence and Use of own car
- Comfortable working in frontline NHS role, with potential exposure to bodily fluids, virus other.
- Able to talk about screening and the hearing screening program
Desirable
- Experience with Child Care - 0 - 5 years / experience other relevant
- NHS Experience or Care Certificate an advantage.
- Can demonstrate team working.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Hold Maths and English GCSE equivalent grade 4 or above
- Willing to consolidate Diploma by working for NHSP for 2 years following qualification
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience / qualification
Desirable
- Experience working with newborns/ children desirable
- Experienced Health Screener
- NHS Experience or Care Certificate an advantage.
Experience
Essential
- Basic it skills / keyboard including word
- Good understanding of confidentiality
- Experience of dealing with public face to face
Desirable
- Any hospital data platform
- Working in health or social care setting
- E - learning experience
Safeguarding
Essential
- The post holder may experience care of families who need safeguarding support
Knoweledge and Skills
Essential
- Clean Driving Licence and Use of own car
- Comfortable working in frontline NHS role, with potential exposure to bodily fluids, virus other.
- Able to talk about screening and the hearing screening program
Desirable
- Experience with Child Care - 0 - 5 years / experience other relevant
- NHS Experience or Care Certificate an advantage.
- Can demonstrate team working.
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.
