Newborn Hearing Screener

NHS

  • Manchester
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 days ago
We are looking for 3 motivated, enthusiastic people to join our friendly Newborn Hearing Screening team in Manchester.As one of the largest hearing screening programmes in the North West we play a vital role in the early detection of permanent significant childhood hearing impairments, completing approximately 16,500 newborn hearing screens a year.The role will suit an individual who would like to develop their career in a healthcare position. If you have previous experience of working with the public, especially parents and babies, and are computer confident then this could be the job for you.The posts are 30 hours per week (4 x 7.5 hour shifts), and includes regular weekend and bank holiday working at an enhanced pay rate. You will be based primarily at St Mary's Hospital, Oxford Road Campus, but you may occasionally be asked to work at one of the other sites, or to support outpatient clinics. A full driving license and access to a car is therefore essential.In return we provide a comprehensive training programme including service specific training to complete an external competency assessment. You will be required to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners to become a qualified Newborn Hearing Screener.This is a national qualification which non-professionally regulated staff working in some screening services complete. The Diploma involves a range of written, oral, and practical assessments and must be completed within 12 months of enrolment.Main duties of the jobNewborn hearing screening is performed to identify permanent, significant hearing impairment in newborn babies. Early identification can reduce the impact on the development of language, speech and communication skills.As a newborn hearing screener, you will:Be committed to delivering a high quality of care to meet the National Public Health England (PHE) quality assurance standards, local policies and procedures, to ensure the service reaches key performance indicator deadlines.Identify all newborn babies requiring screening and ensure the Newborn Hearing Screen is offered.Communicate effectively with parents/carers, providing clear and accurate information regarding the hearing screening programme.Obtain informed consent as per national and local protocols.Promote a professional and caring environment endorsing a 'family friendly' approach to care.Carry out hearing screening within the maternity units (including Special Care and Neonatal Intensive Care Units) and outpatient clinics, using specialised equipment, as per national and local protocols and procedures.Accurately process data on the Smart4Hearing screening database including transfer of in area and out of area records.Use EMIS to manage patient activity in outpatient clinics.Make referrals to the audiology departments as per local procedure.Further information can be found in the attached Job DescriptionAbout usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number349-LCO-7404118*Job locationsSt Mary's HospitalOxford Road CampusManchesterM13 0JHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationQualificationEssential
  • NNEB/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or relevant experience
Desirable
  • Diploma in Health Screening
  • ECA or OSCE in Hearing Screening
KnowledgeEssential
  • Good understanding of the principles of confidentiality
  • Basic understanding of importance of early intervention in child care and newborn hearing screening
Desirable
  • Knoweldge of NHSP
  • Evidence of self directed study/personal development
Experience/SkillsEssential
  • Experience of dealing with members of the public face to face
  • Working with people in a diverse community
  • Able to work as a member of a team and individually, including lone working
  • Good communication skills written, verbal, electronic
  • Good IT/KEYBOARD SKILLS & able to use packages such as Word, Outlook, Excel
  • Able to work using own initiative
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a hospital or community health setting
  • Experience of working with mothers and babies
  • Ability to handle newborn babies, including premature babies
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Motivated, with a flexible and co-operative approach
  • Hardworking and reliable
  • Demonstrates respect for others feelings, views, and circumstances
Person SpecificationQualificationEssential
  • NNEB/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or relevant experience
Desirable
  • Diploma in Health Screening
  • ECA or OSCE in Hearing Screening
KnowledgeEssential
  • Good understanding of the principles of confidentiality
  • Basic understanding of importance of early intervention in child care and newborn hearing screening
Desirable
  • Knoweldge of NHSP
  • Evidence of self directed study/personal development
Experience/SkillsEssential
  • Experience of dealing with members of the public face to face
  • Working with people in a diverse community
  • Able to work as a member of a team and individually, including lone working
  • Good communication skills written, verbal, electronic
  • Good IT/KEYBOARD SKILLS & able to use packages such as Word, Outlook, Excel
  • Able to work using own initiative
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a hospital or community health setting
  • Experience of working with mothers and babies
  • Ability to handle newborn babies, including premature babies
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Motivated, with a flexible and co-operative approach
  • Hardworking and reliable
  • Demonstrates respect for others feelings, views, and circumstances

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