Job summary
We are looking for a motivated, conscientious individual with a flexible
approach to join our team. Good communication and interpersonal skills are
essential preferably with experience of working with young babies and children.
The post requires being able to work well as part of a team and also on
your own initiative. You must be methodical and well organised and it is
essential for you to be able to priorities your own workload to ensure that all
babies are screened. You must be able to remain calm when under pressure as you
will frequently be required to cover busy postnatal wards, clinics and visits
to schools to screen children.
Qualified to GSCE standard (or equivalent) is a minimal requirement and
basic computer skills. The post holder must have successfully achieved the level
3 Diploma in Health Screening (Newborn Hearing).
Main duties of the job
- To identify new-born babies who
require screening by liaising with maternity staff.
- The post holder will be
responsible for screening babies born at local hospitals
- and Outpatient Clinics in the
local community.
- Keep parents, team members and
other health care professionals informed of all relevant information in
relation to Trust and National protocols.
- To provide accurate and detailed
information about the screening process to parents in order to obtain informed
consent.
- Responsible for daily workload planning
to ensure that NHSP process runs effectively.
- Carry out hearing screening of
babies within the Post-Natal Ward, Delivery Suite, SCBU and Community Clinics
using portable equipment (Otoacoustic Emissions test & Automated Auditory
Brainstem Response test) and accurately record the clinical test data.
- Following the screening test,
transfer the clinical and test data onto the NHSP database (S4H).
- Ensure accurate test results are
given to parents and other health care professionals and filed in medical notes
where appropriate.
This list is not exhaustive, please see full JD attached.
About us
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties
and Responsibilities
To work
as a member of the team undertaking the hearing screening of newborn babies
in the Halton, St Helens and Knowsley boroughs and school hearing screening
in the Knowsley borough.
To
assess the results obtained and with the use of local and national protocols,
make decisions regarding the need for further Audiological assessment.
The
post involves handling new-born babies on the Post-Natal Ward, Delivery Suite
and SCBU and direct contact with parents and staff on maternity wards,
community clinics and schools.
Screeners are required to undertake the National
Newborn Hearing Screener
training
which combines practical work-based training/E learning and an observed
structured
clinical exam in order to perform their duties and will also be required to undertake the Level 3 Diploma for Health
Screeners (Newborn Hearing Screening) which is expected to take between 9 and
12 months.
School Hearing
Screening training is provided by the Audiology Department.
Training & Development
- To undertake initial training,
organised locally and nationally, to cover all aspects of NHSP and school
screening.
- Undertake a practical NHSP
assessment (Observed Structured Clinical Exam) following training.
- Attend any appropriate national
training and meetings.
- Attend all mandatory training
as required by the Trust
- Attend local staff meetings and
team briefings.
- To take personal responsibility
for keeping up to date with all aspects of the role for own training needs.
- To work as a member of a
multi-disciplinary team and ensure any concerns or issues are referred to the
manager to ensure that effective working
relationships are maintained at all times.
- Participate in departmental
audit activities and in the development of evidence-based practice within the
department as required.
- To provide supervision,
following training, for new screeners if required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties
and Responsibilities
To work
as a member of the team undertaking the hearing screening of newborn babies
in the Halton, St Helens and Knowsley boroughs and school hearing screening
in the Knowsley borough.
To
assess the results obtained and with the use of local and national protocols,
make decisions regarding the need for further Audiological assessment.
The
post involves handling new-born babies on the Post-Natal Ward, Delivery Suite
and SCBU and direct contact with parents and staff on maternity wards,
community clinics and schools.
Screeners are required to undertake the National
Newborn Hearing Screener
training
which combines practical work-based training/E learning and an observed
structured
clinical exam in order to perform their duties and will also be required to undertake the Level 3 Diploma for Health
Screeners (Newborn Hearing Screening) which is expected to take between 9 and
12 months.
School Hearing
Screening training is provided by the Audiology Department.
Training & Development
- To undertake initial training,
organised locally and nationally, to cover all aspects of NHSP and school
screening.
- Undertake a practical NHSP
assessment (Observed Structured Clinical Exam) following training.
- Attend any appropriate national
training and meetings.
- Attend all mandatory training
as required by the Trust
- Attend local staff meetings and
team briefings.
- To take personal responsibility
for keeping up to date with all aspects of the role for own training needs.
- To work as a member of a
multi-disciplinary team and ensure any concerns or issues are referred to the
manager to ensure that effective working
relationships are maintained at all times.
- Participate in departmental
audit activities and in the development of evidence-based practice within the
department as required.
- To provide supervision,
following training, for new screeners if required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs or equivalent (including Maths & English)
Desirable
- NNEB / NVQ or equivalent.
- Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners (Newborn Hearing)
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience as a Newborn Hearing Screener in the NHS within Maternity or Neonatal Unit
- Baby handling skills with the appropriate level of care and attention.
- Experience of working with technical equipment.
- Experience of working with the general public.
- Ability to work as part of a team and be supportive to team members.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good knowledge of the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme.
- A basic knowledge of the healthcare service within the U.K
- Good planning, organizational and prioritising skills.
- Ability to understand, absorb and comply with detailed procedures.
- Ability to communicate well with parents, patients and staff, both written and verbal.
- Effective listening skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to deal sympathetically and sensitively with people.
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
- Proven ability to keep information confidential.
- Proven ability to manage and prioritise under pressure.
- Proven ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision.
- An understanding of primary & community healthcare service.
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- A friendly and caring manner.
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs or equivalent (including Maths & English)
Desirable
- NNEB / NVQ or equivalent.
- Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners (Newborn Hearing)
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience as a Newborn Hearing Screener in the NHS within Maternity or Neonatal Unit
- Baby handling skills with the appropriate level of care and attention.
- Experience of working with technical equipment.
- Experience of working with the general public.
- Ability to work as part of a team and be supportive to team members.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good knowledge of the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme.
- A basic knowledge of the healthcare service within the U.K
- Good planning, organizational and prioritising skills.
- Ability to understand, absorb and comply with detailed procedures.
- Ability to communicate well with parents, patients and staff, both written and verbal.
- Effective listening skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to deal sympathetically and sensitively with people.
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
- Proven ability to keep information confidential.
- Proven ability to manage and prioritise under pressure.
- Proven ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision.
- An understanding of primary & community healthcare service.
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- A friendly and caring manner.
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
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).
