What are the responsibilities and job description for the Newborn Hearing Screener position at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?
Job summary
A Qualified Newborn Hearing Screener is required to join our friendly team to cover a period of Maternity Leave.
The successful candidate will participate in the provision of hearing screening in Newborn babies within the Wirral area, under the supervision of the Hearing Screening Team Leader.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will carry out the hearing screening of babies within the Post-Natal Ward, Delivery Suite, NICU and outpatient departments. Following the screening test, data will be transferred onto the NHSP data base (S4H). Ensure accurate test results are given to parents and other Health Care professionals as required and notes are completed. Arrange referrals to Audiology Department for diagnostic testing when appropriate and deal sensitively with any parental concerns
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Newborn Hearing Screener position available at WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have an enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months.
As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 4 GCSE' s (Grades A-C) or equivalent to include Maths & English Language or a higher standard of education
- Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners (Newborn Hearing) or equivalent relevant newborn hearing screening experience
- Recent experience as a Newborn Hearing Screener in the NHS within Maternity or Neonatal Unit
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Personal Attributes
Essential
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
Other Requirements
Essential
Salary : $13
