Newborn Hearing Screener

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join our friendly Newborn Hearing Screening team at CHFT. If you have previous experience of working with the Public especially parents and babies, and you are computer confident then this could be the job for you.

The post is 30 hours per week including regular weekend and Bank Holiday working at an enhanced pay rate. You will be based primarily at Calderdale Hospital, but you may occasionally be asked to work at our other site or to support outpatient clinics. 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 the same screening services complete. The diploma involves a range of written, oral, practical assessments and must be completed within 12 months of enrolment.

Main duties of the job

 Identify which babies require screening  Liaise effectively with parents, NHSP members and other health care professionals  Offer the automated otoacoustic emission (AOAE) or Automated auditory brain response  (AABR) screening test and gain informed verbal consent  Carry out the hearing screening of newborns and accurately record clinical and test data  Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment endorsing a family friendly  approach to care  Maintain up to date knowledge of NHSP procedures and protocols relevant to the role of  NHSP screener  Always maintain the confidentiality of the babies and their families  Always ensure the safety and security of equipment and report any problems to the NHSP  local manager at the earliest opportunity.  Ensure babies and families retain their dignity, privacy and individuality at all times  Be aware of safeguarding issues and adhere to local procedures  Be prepared to undertake the Nation Newborn Hearing Screening Diploma.  Communicate and liaise with SCBU staff to identify any babies being discharged that need  hearing screening completing  Ensure all eligible babies are screened prior to discharge home.  Ensure appropriate and timely referral to Audiology of any babies that fail the screen or are  not eligible for screening.   hospital, or do not complete screening prior to discharge.  To be confident in the use of IT systems such as Microsoft Office as the role requires  excellent IT skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Identify which babies require screening Liaise effectively with parents, NHSP members and other health care professionals  Offer the automated otoacoustic emission (AOAE) or Automated auditory brain response  (AABR) screening test and gain informed verbal consent Carry out the hearing screening of newborns and accurately record clinical and test data

• Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment endorsing a family friendly approach to careMaintain up to date knowledge of NHSP procedures and protocols relevant to the role of NHSP screener
• Always maintain the confidentiality of the babies and their familiesAlways ensure the safety and security of equipment and report any problems to the NHSP local manager at the earliest opportunity.
• Ensure babies and families retain their dignity, privacy and individuality at all times Be aware of safeguarding issues and adhere to local procedures Be prepared to undertake the Nation Newborn Hearing Screening Diploma.Communicate and liaise with SCBU staff to identify any babies being discharged that need hearing screening completingEnsure all eligible babies are screened prior to discharge home.Ensure appropriate and timely referral to Audiology of any babies that fail the screen or are not eligible for screening.Undertake Screening in an outpatient setting for any babies that are not screened in hospital, or do not complete screening prior to discharge.To be confident in the use of IT systems such as Microsoft Office as the role requires excellent IT skills.Performing equipment checks and identifying and reporting faults