# Hearing Screener - Audiology - B3 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/hearing-screener-audiology-b3/42b55348-b322-4924-8c31-d46a537ed645 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/hearing-screener-audiology-b3/42b55348-b322-4924-8c31-d46a537ed645.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - **Town:** Glasgow - **Region:** West of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £29,103 - £31,409 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T23:05:48.928Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=260540 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=260540 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsggc.scot ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 250136 - Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409) - Job closing date: 08/06/2026 - Job Type: Healthcare Sciences - Location: Princess Royal Maternity Hospital - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 20 - Job posted date: 04/06/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde - Department: Audiology NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included. The role: Newborn Hearing Screening is offered to every baby born and the service is provided from within the maternity hospitals seven days a week and at weekly out-patient clinics throughout the area. A Hearing Screener is required to carry out the hearing screening tests at Princess Royal Maternity in Glasgow (and may be required on occasions to travel to other locations to work.) Hearing Screening is offered to every baby at birth in the maternity hospitals and at outreach clinics. Full training will be provided on Hearing Screening and the associated skills required for the job. No formal qualifications are required but experience of handling small babies, working direct face to face with people in a health care environment and good computer skills, are all essential. If you do not have these skills the application will automatically be rejected. Flexible working, good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are key qualities required by the successful applicants. All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met. Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: - Location based in Princess Royal Maternity Hospital - Permanent Contract - Part-Time Position (20 hours per week) - Working Pattern for this post are Monday to Sunday. The successful applicant will work daytime hours and will be required to work weekends on a rota basis. The role is 20 hours per week, scheduled over 7 days, with shifts between 8:00am and 4:00pm. The exact shift pattern will be agreed with the successful applicant. The post includes working 3 weekend days across 2 weekends in every 4-week period. Key responsibilities: - To identify which babies require screening - To liaise effectively with parents, team members and other healthcare professionals to ensure screening can be undertaken. - To carry out the hearing screening of newborn babies within the maternity units and out-reach clinics and accurately record clinical and test data. - To promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment endorsing a Family Friendly approach. - To maintain up to date knowledge of procedures and policies relevant to this post i.e. infection control - To maintain the confidentiality of the babies and their families at all times. - To ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times and report any problems to the Hearing Screening Co-ordinator at the earliest opportunity. - Please refer to the job description for further details. Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: ### Essential: - No formal qualifications are required for the post but evidence of successful study would be desirable - Previous experience in working within a multidisciplinary health care setting, preferably within a similar environment. - Previous experience of handling newborn babies. - Well-developed communication, inter-personal, time management and customer care skills. - Previous experience of basic computer skills. - Pleasant and professional approach when carrying out all duties. - The ability to work on one’s own or as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Concern for and understanding of people, and their rights. - An awareness of both patient confidentiality issues and understanding of health, safety and environment issues in the workplace. ### Desirable: - Knowledge of or an interest in Audiology or Hearing Impairment an advantage. - Deaf Awareness Training What we offer: We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to: - A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays - Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits - Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme - Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses - Enhanced pay for working public holidays - NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services - Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. ### For an informal discussion, please contact: ### Ainslie McIntyre, Hearing Screening Manager, On email Ainslie.mcintyre@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included. The role: Newborn Hearing Screening is offered to every baby born and the service is provided from within the maternity hospitals seven days a week and at weekly out-patient clinics throughout the area. A Hearing Screener is required to carry out the hearing screening tests at Princess Royal Maternity in Glasgow (and may be required on occasions to travel to other locations to work.) Hearing Screening is offered to every baby at birth in the maternity hospitals and at outreach clinics. Full training will be provided on Hearing Screening and the associated skills required for the job. No formal qualifications are required but experience of handling small babies, working direct face to face with people in a health care environment and good computer skills, are all essential. If you do not have these skills the application will automatically be rejected. Flexible working, good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are key qualities required by the successful applicants. All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met. Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: - Location based in Princess Royal Maternity Hospital - Permanent Contract - Part-Time Position (20 hours per week) - Working Pattern for this post are Monday to Sunday. The successful applicant will work daytime hours and will be required to work weekends on a rota basis. The role is 20 hours per week, scheduled over 7 days, with shifts between 8:00am and 4:00pm. The exact shift pattern will be agreed with the successful applicant. The post includes working 3 weekend days across 2 weekends in every 4-week period. Key responsibilities: - To identify which babies require screening - To liaise effectively with parents, team members and other healthcare professionals to ensure screening can be undertaken. - To carry out the hearing screening of newborn babies within the maternity units and out-reach clinics and accurately record clinical and test data. - To promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment endorsing a Family Friendly approach. - To maintain up to date knowledge of procedures and policies relevant to this post i.e. infection control - To maintain the confidentiality of the babies and their families at all times. - To ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times and report any problems to the Hearing Screening Co-ordinator at the earliest opportunity. - Please refer to the job description for further details. Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: ### Essential: - No formal qualifications are required for the post but evidence of successful study would be desirable - Previous experience in working within a multidisciplinary health care setting, preferably within a similar environment. - Previous experience of handling newborn babies. - Well-developed communication, inter-personal, time management and customer care skills. - Previous experience of basic computer skills. - Pleasant and professional approach when carrying out all duties. - The ability to work on one’s own or as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Concern for and understanding of people, and their rights. - An awareness of both patient confidentiality issues and understanding of health, safety and environment issues in the workplace. ### Desirable: - Knowledge of or an interest in Audiology or Hearing Impairment an advantage. - Deaf Awareness Training What we offer: We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to: - A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays - Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits - Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme - Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses - Enhanced pay for working public holidays - NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services - Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. ### For an informal discussion, please contact: ### Ainslie McIntyre, Hearing Screening Manager, On email Ainslie.mcintyre@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance. ## Job Details NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included. The role: Newborn Hearing Screening is offered to every baby born and the service is provided from within the maternity hospitals seven days a week and at weekly out-patient clinics throughout the area. A Hearing Screener is required to carry out the hearing screening tests at Princess Royal Maternity in Glasgow (and may be required on occasions to travel to other locations to work.) Hearing Screening is offered to every baby at birth in the maternity hospitals and at outreach clinics. Full training will be provided on Hearing Screening and the associated skills required for the job. No formal qualifications are required but experience of handling small babies, working direct face to face with people in a health care environment and good computer skills, are all essential. If you do not have these skills the application will automatically be rejected. Flexible working, good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are key qualities required by the successful applicants. All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met. Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: Key responsibilities: Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: Essential: Desirable: What we offer: We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to: Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact: Ainslie McIntyre, Hearing Screening Manager, On email Ainslie.mcintyre@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance. ## Documents - [GGC 250136 Job Description (DOCX, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1157086&JobId=260540) - [GGC 250136 Person Specification (DOC, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1157087&JobId=260540) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.