# South West London Newborn Hearing Screener > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/south-west-london-newborn-hearing-screener/31aeb466-7db5-4c35-81f3-676443801f9f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/south-west-london-newborn-hearing-screener/31aeb466-7db5-4c35-81f3-676443801f9f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Kingston Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Hearing screener - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £30,630 - £32,346 Pro rata, pa, incl. HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 38 hours per week (One post 4 days x 5 hours = 20 per week (0.53 WTE) | One post 3 days x 6 hours = 18 per week (0.48 WTE)) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-12T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-28T10:21:10.241Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Croydon/Kingston_Richmond_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Newborn_Hearing_Screening/Newborn_Hearing_Screening-v8278648 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8278648?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview ### Make a Difference from Day One Are you passionate about providing excellent care for babies and their families? We are looking for a caring, motivated and organised individual to join our Newborn Hearing Screening Programme as a Newborn Hearing Screener. This rewarding role gives you the opportunity to identify babies who may have a hearing loss at the earliest possible stage, helping ensure they receive the support they need to thrive. Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential as comprehensive training will be provided. ### Why Join Us? Every day, you will play a vital role in giving babies the best possible start in life. By helping identify hearing concerns early, you will contribute to improved outcomes for children and families across our communities. If you are enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to delivering high-quality care, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help make a difference from day one. ### Main duties of the job As a Newborn Hearing Screener, you will: - Perform hearing screening tests for newborn babies in hospital and community settings. - Explain the screening process and results to parents in a sensitive and reassuring manner. - Maintain accurate patient records and screening data. - Follow national screening standards and local protocols. - Work closely with maternity, neonatal, audiology and administrative teams. - Promote a positive experience for families during the screening process. ### About You We are looking for someone who: - Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Is confident working independently and as part of a team. - Demonstrates compassion and empathy when working with families. - Has good organisational and IT skills. - Pays close attention to detail and can follow procedures accurately. - Is flexible and able to work across different clinical locations. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities ***Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification*** NB: ensure any supporting statements align with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of Hearing and Hearing loss - Knowledge of the purpose of a screening programme - Evidence of continuing personal and professional development or willingness to **Desirable** - Knowledge of the safeguarding process and child protection procedures - Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of dealing with a wide diversity of people **Desirable** - Experience of working in a hospital environment - Baby handling skills ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good general education to GCSE level A-C or equivalent in English, Maths and IT as a minimum - Health Screener Diploma Level 3 or willingness to complete **Desirable** - Health and Social care related NVQ at Level 2 or higher - Has completed Newborn hearing screening training and obtained an OSCE Certificate or ECA Certificate ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Good IT skills, including email, Internet and Microsoft software. - Ability to work Independently and as part of a team - Ability to maintain records to a high standard of completeness and accuracy - Ability to manage time, priorities and stressful situations - Caring and flexible approach - Excellent interpersonal/communication skills - Able to demonstrate a commitment to the KRFT values **Desirable** - Previous experience of patient management systems ## Documents - [onboarding roadmap (pdf, 440.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2464) - [person specification (pdf, 40.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10613731) - [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2412) - [functional requirements (pdf, 184.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10613730) - [newborn hearing screener job description (pdf, 170.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10594945) ## 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.