Job summary Are you passionate about making a difference in the early lives of newborns? Basildon Hospital is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Newborn Hearing Screening Local Manager to lead and inspire our Newborn Hearing Screening Programme. In this vital role, you will take the helm in coordinating and overseeing the programme, ensuring every baby receives timely and accurate hearing screening. You'll provide strong leadership to a talented team, fostering their growth and driving continuous improvement in service delivery. This is your chance to shape the future of a critical programme, ensuring high standards of care and innovation. Join us in creating brighter futures for families, one baby at a time. Main duties of the job To act as the Local Manager & operational lead for the Newborn Hearing Screening programme, taking responsibility for the delivery of & the day-to-day management of all aspects of the programmed programme To line manage the Newborn Hearing Screening team To liaise with the national NHSP programme To develop a systematic working practice to allow the team to determine priorities & ensure protocols are adhered to & deadlines are met To perform regular data quality checks, including searches on the hearing screening database to ensure that all babies are seen in a timely manner To manage & check hearing screen outpatient clinics & adjust location & templates as necessary To participate in Hearing Screening research in co-operation with the audiology department & medical staff To report & record all incidents as laid down in Women & Children's, Trust & programme operational policies To manage all aspects of screening equipment & software ensuring protocols are followed & QA checks are performed, To lead the hearing screening team & line manage their activitivity To ensure effective use of all staff & resources developing flexible working patterns to meet the needs of the service To prepare & manage staff rotas via e-rostering To monitor & record annual leave & sickness of staff To participate in the recruitment & selection of staff To organise & actively participate in the induction programme of new staff About us With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 390-WAC-BA-7228 Job locations Basildon Nethermayne Basildon SS16 5NL Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application Person Specification essential Essential Experience of working at managerial or supervisory level essential Essential Registered Sick Children's Nurse/Midwife or Audiologist Minimum 4 years' experience in Newborn Hearing Screening & hold Diploma in Health Care Desirable Evidence of ongoing study & personal/professional development Ability to perform hearing screen Person Specification essential Essential Experience of working at managerial or supervisory level essential Essential Registered Sick Children's Nurse/Midwife or Audiologist Minimum 4 years' experience in Newborn Hearing Screening & hold Diploma in Health Care Desirable Evidence of ongoing study & personal/professional development Ability to perform hearing screen Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Basildon Nethermayne Basildon SS16 5NL Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)