Newborn Hearing Screener

Job summary

1 part-time (30 hrs) post, over 5 days, 08:30 - 14:30

We are looking for motivated, conscientious individuals 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 prioritise your own workload to ensure thatall babies are screened. You must be able to remain calm when under pressure as you will frequently be required to cover busy postnatal wards and clinics alone.

Qualified to GSCE standard (or equivalent) is a minimal requirement and basic computer skills and deaf awareness would also be an advantage.

You will be required to travel, therefore a valid driving license and access to a vehicle would be desirable.

Main duties of the job

Identify on a daily basis which babies require screening by using the Smart for Hearing (S4H) and other relevant hospital systems, in addition to liaising with the ward staff.

Carry out the newborn hearing screen within national and local protocols using automated equipment without direct supervision.

Ensure results are given to parents/carers and are delivered to primary care teams and follow-up services.

Accurately and legibly record clinical and test data, both written and electronically, taking responsibility for the data.

Responsible for monitoring stock levels and ordering stock and non-stock items.Ability to study independently and complete work sheets, case studies and reflection document.Planning and organisational tasks / duties

Responsible for planning and organising workload and clinic sessions.

About us

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.

We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.

Job responsibilities

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Person specification

Essential

Essential

• Educated to O-Level/GSCE level A*-C in English & Maths
• Experience with Young children in a care setting
• Experience of adminstrative duties
• Experience of working in a team and indepedantly
• Excellent IT skills with an ability to navigate web based systems, use email accounts, experience of excel and Microsoft word
• Full driving licence- Access and use of a vehicle

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development: oNVQ level 3 or equivalent oBSL stage 1
• Working within the Health sector within the past 5 years
• Audiology experience

Essential

Essential

• Educated to O-Level/GSCE level A*-C in English & Maths
• Experience with Young children in a care setting
• Experience of adminstrative duties
• Experience of working in a team and indepedantly
• Excellent IT skills with an ability to navigate web based systems, use email accounts, experience of excel and Microsoft word

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development: oNVQ level 3 or equivalent oBSL stage 1
• Working within the Health sector within the past 5 years
• Audiology experience