Newborn Hearing Screener

2 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join our friendly Newborn Hearing Screening team in Manchester. As one of the largest hearing screening programmes in the North West we play a vital role in the early detection of permanent significant childhood hearing impairments, completing approximately 16,500 newborn hearing screens a year. The role will suit an individual who would like to develop their career in a healthcare position. If you have previous experience of working with the public, especially parents and babies, and are computer confident then this could be the job for you.

The post is 24 hours per week (4 x 6 shifts), and includes regular weekend and bank holiday working at an enhanced pay rate. You will be based primarily at Wythenshawe Maternity Hospital but you may occasionally be asked to work at one of the other sites, or to support outpatient clinics. A full driving license and access to a car is therefore essential.

In return we provide a comprehensive induction programme including service specific training to complete an external competency assessment. You will be required to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners to become a qualified Newborn Hearing Screener. This is a national qualification which non-professionally regulated staff working in some screening services complete. The Diploma involves a range of written, oral, and practical assessments and must be completed within 12 months of enrolment.

Main duties of the job

Newborn hearing screening is performed to identify permanent, significant hearing impairment in newborn babies. Early identification can reduce the impact on the development of language, speech and communication skills.

As a newborn hearing screener, you will:

Be committed to delivering a high quality of care to meet the National Public Health England (PHE) quality assurance standards, local policies and procedures, to ensure the service reaches key performance indicator deadlines.

Identify all newborn babies requiring screening and ensure the Newborn Hearing Screen is offered.

Communicate effectively with parents/carers, providing clear and accurate information regarding the hearing screening programme.

Obtain informed consent as per national and local protocols.

Promote a professional and caring environment endorsing a 'family friendly' approach to care.

Carry out hearing screening within the maternity units (including Special Care and Neonatal Intensive Care Units) and outpatient clinics, using specialised equipment, as per national and local protocols and procedures.

Accurately process data on the Smart4Hearing screening database including transfer of in area and out of area records.

Use EMIS to manage patient activity in outpatient clinics.

Make referrals to the audiology departments as per local procedure.

Further information can be found in the attached Job Description

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £ & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at .

Were looking forward to hearing from you

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

oNNEB/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or relevant experience

Desirable

Diploma in Health Screening ECA or OSCE in Hearing Screening

Knowledge

Essential

Good understanding of the principles of confidentiality Basic understanding of importance of early intervention in child care and newborn hearing screening

Desirable

Knoweldge of NHSP Evidence of self directed study/personal development

Experience/Skills

Essential

Experience of dealing with members of the public face to face Working with people in a diverse community Able to work as a member of a team and individually, including lone working Good communication skills written, verbal, electronic Good IT/KEYBOARD SKILLS & able to use packages such as Word, Outlook, Excel Able to work using own initiative

Desirable

Experience of working in a hospital or community health setting Experience of working with mothers and babies Ability to handle newborn babies, including premature babies

Personal Attributes

Essential

Excellent organisational skills Motivated, with a flexible and co-operative approach Hardworking and reliable Demonstrates respect for others feelings, views, and circumstances

Personal circumstances

Essential

Willing to work flexibly Willing to travel throughout the city/to surrounding areas Essential car user

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