Senior Newborn Hearing Screener

Job overview

Are you an hearing screener with an advanced level of competence looking to move into a leadership role and to gain experience of supporting and managing a team to deliver the newborn hearing screen at Ashford and St Peters and The Royal Surrey County Hospitals.

We are looking for a motivated, conscientious individual with a flexible, adaptable approach to join our established team of screeners. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential preferably with experience of working with young babies and children and their families.

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 that all babies are screened. You must be able to remain calm when under pressure as you will be required to cover busy postnatal wards and clinics alone. Adaptable approach to role including administrative aspects is important. Every day is different.

Applicants must be educated to A level standard (or equivalent) as a minimal requirement, good computer skills and IT awareness are essential and deaf awareness would also be an advantage. You will use your organisation skills to effectively prioritise your day ensuring all babies are screened. Experience of working in the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme is essential

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

Main duties of the job

The WSY Newborn Hearing Screening service is carried out across 4 hospitals in the West Surrey areas.

Work as a member of the team participating in the hearing screening of newborn babies, under the supervision of the site lead. To gather and accurately record clinical and test data relevant to the screening process that meets national quality standards. This post involves direct handling of newborn babies and contact with parents. DBS clearance is required.

Line manages teams and provide support for all teams, providing 6-day cover as required in the absence of the management team.

The post is responsible for screening newborn babies born or resident in West Surrey ICB areas, covered by Ashford and St Peters and The Royal Surrey Hospitals. Babies will be screened in hospital and in designated community clinics. Post holder will work within West Surrey sector, based at either the Ashford and St Peters Hospital and The Royal Surrey County Hospital and covering community clinics at Woking and Ashford.

You will be the first point of contact for resolution or operational and local issues as they arise. Represent the Site Leads and NHSP managers in their absence

Oversee the staff rosters ensure sufficient coverage and shifts are submitted online.

Monitor the performance of the team and carry out yearly one-to-ones and competency assessments

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Work as a member of the team participating in the hearing screening of newborn babies, under the supervision of the site lead. To gather and accurately record clinical and test data relevant to the screening process that meets national quality standards. This post involves direct handling of newborn babies and contact with parents. Criminal records bureau clearance is required.

Line manages teams and provide support for all teams, providing 6-day cover as required in the absence of the management team.

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