Newborn Hearing Screener

{"Job Summary

This role reports directly to the Local NHSP Manager and is part of a team undertaking the screening of babies in the first few days of their new life. The ideal candidate will be a reliable individual with good communication skills and at ease working with mothers and very young babies.
**Main Duties of the Job**

* Deliver a family friendly yet professional experience for both mother and baby during the screening process
* Promote a professional, welcoming, and caring environment
* Communicate with and provide information for parents concerning hearing screening
* Obtain parental consent
* Carry out the hearing screening of new-born babies
* Inform parents of the screen outcome as dictated by Local & National Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) protocols
* Record clinical and test data accurately
* Ensure a timely transfer of information to the manager
* Maintain the confidentiality of the data
* Be aware of child protection issues and adhere to local procedures
* Maintain up to date knowledge of procedures and policies relevant to this post
* Ensure the safety and security of equipment
* Participate in a rota to cover sickness and annual leave of colleagues as appropriate
* Work flexibly when required

**Person Specification**

* Essential qualifications: Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
* Desirable qualifications: Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners (Newborn Hearing)
* Essential experience: Proven record of working with people
* Desirable experience: Healthcare background

**About Us**

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
**What We Offer**

* A family friendly and professional work environment
* Opportunities for professional development and growth
* A supportive and inclusive team
* A chance to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about delivering high quality care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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