Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT), in the Lincolnshire Newborn hearing screening team for a band 4 senior screener. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed screener, who will support the Manager and is able to supervise existing staff and train new staff.
Main duties of the job
To support Local Manager and the screening team by taking responsibility for the delivery and the day-to-day management of all aspects of the programme
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 and monitor hearing screen outpatient clinics.
To maintain screening equipment and ensure QA checks are performed,
To lead the hearing screening team and line manage their activity
To prepare and maintain staff rotas via e-rostering
To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff
To organise and actively participate in the induction programme of new staff and their subsequent training.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ in Health at level 4
- Health Screener Diploma in Hearing Screening / Equivalent qualification in Audiology
Desirable
- Relevant childcare qualifications
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience as a Newborn Hearing Screener
Desirable
- Leadership/Management experience
Evidence of Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good baby handling skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Competent computer skills in work and excel
- Ability to manage own workload and delegate
- Experience of working in a constantly changing environment
- Self-motivated and effective team player
Desirable
- Ability to expand on basic skills and existing knowledge
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to communicate sensitive and confidential information
- Flexibility to work 7 days a week (Rota basis)
- Driving licence holder (to travel to community clinics).
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ in Health at level 4
- Health Screener Diploma in Hearing Screening / Equivalent qualification in Audiology
Desirable
- Relevant childcare qualifications
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience as a Newborn Hearing Screener
Desirable
- Leadership/Management experience
Evidence of Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good baby handling skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Competent computer skills in work and excel
- Ability to manage own workload and delegate
- Experience of working in a constantly changing environment
- Self-motivated and effective team player
Desirable
- Ability to expand on basic skills and existing knowledge
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to communicate sensitive and confidential information
- Flexibility to work 7 days a week (Rota basis)
- Driving licence holder (to travel to community clinics).
Desirable
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).
