Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of Paediatric Hearing Screeners to provide a Hearing Screening Service across Cornwall.
We are looking for someone with experience of working with children in a Health environment, who will receive full training for all aspects of the screening process. A knowledge of audiology would be an advantage but not essential.
We test the hearing of neonates, pre-school children and school age children, in a variety of venues.
The post is based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital but you will regularly cover clinics throughout Cornwall with supervision and support provided by the Clinical Lead at Royal Cornwall Hospital's NHS Trust and the Newborn Hearing Screening Manager.
Main duties of the job
To undertake hearing screening of babies on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and in patient's homes in the Community, complying with National protocols.
To provide hearing assessment for school age children in the County, and screening for school entry children.
To assess the hearing of the Paediatric population in Acute and Community clinics.
To accurately record data onto National and Local databases, producing andanalysing reports.
To provide support and training for Health Visitors and other healthprofessionals.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Competent IT skills
- If you are not a registered Nurse or Health Visitor you are required to complete the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners within 3 years of the role.
- Certificate of Competency from the National Screening Committee (will be awarded following 6 month specialised training in house)
Desirable
- Possession of NNEB or equivalent Childcare qualification in the care of young children.
- Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with children in a clinical setting
- Experience of handling newborn babies in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Audiology experience
- Screening experience
Practical & Intellectual Skill
Essential
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills.
- Articulate and able to communicate effectively
- Baby handling skills and able to communicate with young children.
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with sensitive/difficult situations with the general public
- The ability to expand upon basic skills and existing knowledge
- Experience of Hospital IT systems.
Disposition/Attitude
Desirable
- Experience of working with the general public
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Competent IT skills
- If you are not a registered Nurse or Health Visitor you are required to complete the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners within 3 years of the role.
- Certificate of Competency from the National Screening Committee (will be awarded following 6 month specialised training in house)
Desirable
- Possession of NNEB or equivalent Childcare qualification in the care of young children.
- Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with children in a clinical setting
- Experience of handling newborn babies in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Audiology experience
- Screening experience
Practical & Intellectual Skill
Essential
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills.
- Articulate and able to communicate effectively
- Baby handling skills and able to communicate with young children.
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with sensitive/difficult situations with the general public
- The ability to expand upon basic skills and existing knowledge
- Experience of Hospital IT systems.
Disposition/Attitude
Desirable
- Experience of working with the general public
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.
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).
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.
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).
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