Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous experience of working with babies.
- Experience
Experience of providing person centred care.
- Special Circumtances
Able to work to a rota including weekends and bank holidays.
- Special Circumtances
Ability to travel to outpatient clinics.
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Competent IT skills with knowledge of word, excel and sound use of using the internet and web pages
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Able to work as an effective member team member
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Excellent in English written/verbal communication with patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Able to work carefully and accurately
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Willing to adhere to protocols and guidelines
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Awareness of own limitation
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Knowledge of hearing issues in children
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Aware of barriers to communication
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Knowledge of the current legislation and national guidance relating to the new born hearing screening programme
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Understanding of the safeguarding processes and child protection procedures
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
An understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality and privacy
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Demonstrates a caring, empathetic and compassionate approach to patient’s and colleagues, whilst having a professional approach.
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
An appreciation of equality, diversity and inclusion and how this may influence how care is provided.
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
A flexible and adaptable approach with the aptitude to work in a busy hospital healthcare setting.
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Good general standard of education. Minimum GCSE level A*- C in English and Maths plus 3 other subjects or equivalent
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Willing to undertake the level 3 Diploma in Health Screening where applicable
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Working with people in a caring setting
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Flexibility in work pattern
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the Auditory system
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Knowledge of the Auditory System
Job overview
- To work as part of the Newborn Hearing Screening team, screening all babies as early as possible either in hospital or as an outpatient.
- To liaise with the Newborn Hearing Screening Local Manager, parents and other professionals in order to provide a seamless service.
- To collate and accurately record test data both manually and electronically.
Main duties of the job
Newborn Hearing Screener.
The Newborn Hearing Screening Department (NHSP) aims to screen the hearing of all babies within the first few weeks of life. No formal qualifications are required but applicants must have a good general standard of education with a minimum GCSE Maths and English or equivalent. Good interpersonal skills and manual dexterity are also essential. The role involves working with a multi-disciplinary team who are responsible for the care and management of the newborn population across Buckinghamshire. All necessary training will be given.
The service is based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, but applicants will be required to travel to outside clinics as needed. The service runs 365 days a year so applicants must be willing to work Weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Newborn Hearing Screener with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in Aylesbury, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Hearing screener role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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