Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Newborn Hearing Screener

The closing date is 17 September 2025

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Job summary

The purpose of this role is to work as a member of the team participating in the hearing screening of newborn babies, under the supervision of the Hearing Screening Manager.

The post holder will ensure all parents of eligible babies are offered the screen in a timely fashion and that the screen is carried out according to the national and local standards.

As a newborn hearing screener you will have direct handling of newborn babies and contact with parents. You will be required to perform hearing screens on newborn babies using automated equipment, record and collect data and liaise with parents and other professionals.

Main duties of the job

  • To identify all newborns and perform hearing screening on them before the age of three months, accurately recording clinical and test data and informing parents of the results of tests in a professional and caring way.
  • Paediatric Audiology at Charing Cross Hospital and other Hospital Departments and NHSP sites.
  • To maintain up to date knowledge of procedures and policies relevant to this post. and to ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times reporting any problems to the Hearing Screening Co-ordinator at the earliest opportunity.
  • To provide full information to mothers (or legal guardian) at the bedside about the newborn hearing screening service and the test procedures involved.
  • To follow up any babies who have incomplete testing or who have been discharged prior to testing at an outpatients 'mop up' clinic held in the outpatients department.
  • The purpose of this role is work as a member of the team participating in the hearing screening of newborn babies, under the supervision of the Hearing Screening Coordinator.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year pa inclusive pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-2020

Job locations

Trustwide

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic level of general education

Desirable

  • Health Screener (Newborn Hearing) Diploma L3, GCSE's/ NVQ

Experience

Essential

  • Handling young babies
  • Communicating with the public

Desirable

  • Trained in Newborn Hearing Screening

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Basic computer skills or prepared to learn
  • Flexibility in different situation
  • Able to work in a methodical and conscientious way
  • Ability to be able to work in a rota pattern
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic level of general education

Desirable

  • Health Screener (Newborn Hearing) Diploma L3, GCSE's/ NVQ

Experience

Essential

  • Handling young babies
  • Communicating with the public

Desirable

  • Trained in Newborn Hearing Screening

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Basic computer skills or prepared to learn
  • Flexibility in different situation
  • Able to work in a methodical and conscientious way
  • Ability to be able to work in a rota pattern

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Newborn Hearing Screening Manager

Asma Begum

asma.begum10@nhs.net

02083835271

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year pa inclusive pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-2020

Job locations

Trustwide

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS


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