Newborn Hearing Screener

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

South East London Newborn Hearing Screeners

We are looking for flexible, enthusiastic and committed Qualified Newborn Hearing Screeners through passing the OSCE pre April 2017 , ECA (External Competency Assessment),, OSCE and the HSD Level 3 Diploma. The SEL NHSP team is part of Paediatric Audiology Service in the community arm of Guy's and St Thomas' Foundation Trust.

Our screener posts are based in five maternity units in South East London Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich Hospitals but will to be able to cover across the 5 Hospitals and the 7 outpatient clinics when needed.

Band 4 Newborn Hearing screeners part time position available to be based at:

UHL-University Hospital Lewisham

PRUH- Princess royal University Hospital -Bromley

QEH - Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Bexley and Greenwich

Main duties of the job

This is a 7-day service so weekend and Bank Holiday working will be required on a rota basis.

The NHSP aims to screen the hearing of all newborn babies to enable the identification of children with permanent hearing impairment as early as possible. Covering the South-East London boroughs, this is one of the largest NHSP sites in the country, with approximately 26,000 births annually.

About us

It is an outstanding opportunity to work within a team which is part of a highly successful major national screening programme.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In response to a national initiative to screen all newborn babies hearing, we are seeking to recruit an organised, methodical, caring and empathetic person to join our existing screening team . You will have responsibility for screening newborn babies in a family-friendly way, following the national NHSP screening protocols. You will be required to perform the screen, record and collect data, and liaise with parents and health professionals. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as some computer skills.

Person Specification

Previous experience

Essential

Experience of handling newborn babies. Experience of providing newborn hearing screening results (verbally and in writing) to internal and external colleagues and patients Experience of supporting junior staff and/or less experienced staff.

Desirable

Experience of working in a health care setting Experience in meeting deadlines and prioritising workload. Experience in the implementation of screening surveys/audits.

Qualifications/ Education

Essential

Educated to GCSE A*-C level or equivalent in English and Maths Newborn Hearing Screening OSCE or ECA certificate Level 3 Health Screener Diploma or equivalent training.

Desirable

Evidence of continued professional development

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

IT and data handling skills Including knowledge of word, outlook, Excel & databases. Willing to undertake personal/professional development as required. Ability to Understand of the importance of accurate record keeping with excellent attention to detail. Knowledge of the impact on hearing impairment on children and their families.

Desirable

Ability and confidence to present information regarding the screening programme to groups of Healthcare professionals. Experience of accurate record keeping.

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