Main area Newborn Hearing Screening Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 0.77 hour per week (Days, flexible not set days.) Job ref 358-7027232-CSI
Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Leicester Royal Infirmary Town Leicester Salary £24,071 - £25,674 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/03/2025 23:59
Newborn Hearing Screener
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit an organised and flexible individual to join our team as a Newborn Hearing Screener.
Primarily based in Maternity at the Leicester Royal Infirmary you will be required to work at Leicester General Hospital and outpatients clinics/ home visits in the community.
You will be required to perform the screen, record and collect data and liaise with professionals and parents.
The post holder will be expected to successfully complete the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners to assure competence to undertake screening safely, independently and in line with programme standards.
The post is part time to cover 5 days, not set days and no evenings.
Main duties of the job
* To identify all newborn babies who require screening by liaising with maternity staff and utilising the computerised database.
* Proactively keep parents, colleagues and other health care professionals informed of all relevant and appropriate information regarding Trust and National NHSP protocols.
* To carry out the hearing screening of newborn babies within the postnatal wards, neonatal units, and community clinics, using agreed protocols and designated equipment.
* To accurately record clinical and test data using the computerised database.
* To promote a professional, welcoming, and caring environment with a family friendly approach to care.
* To maintain the confidentiality of the babies and their families and to ensure the dignity privacy and individuality of babies and their families are always respected.
* To always ensure the safety and security of equipment. Perform quality control checks according to the protocols and report any problems or faults with the equipment to the NHSP manager at the earliest opportunity.
* Be familiar with and adhere to all local Health and Safety guidance.
* After appropriate training, maintain an awareness of child protection issues and adhere to local procedures regarding raising any concerns.
* To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of procedures and policies relevant to this post, and undertake continuing professional development (CPD).
Person specification
* Achieved grades
* Experience of using computers, email and the internet.
* Work in a caring and/or healthcare environment.
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Donna Riley Job title NHSP Manager Leicester Email address donna.riley@uhl-tr.nhs.uk Telephone number 0116 2586629 Additional information
For further information please email Donna Riley/Lisa Carter
LLR Newborn Hearing Screening Programme.
Donna Riley @ donna.riley@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Or
Lisa Carter @ lisa.d.carter@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
0116 2586629
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