Band 3 - Newborn Hearing Screener, WACS
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Job summary
Hearing Screening Service is seeking a competent, motivated and reliable individual to work as a dedicated newborn hearing screener. This role reports directly to the Local NHSP Manager and Senior Screeners. Working in a team undertaking the screening of babies in the first few days or weeks of their life, we are seeking a reliable individual with good communication skills who is at ease working with new mothers and very young babies. You should be passionate about delivering a family friendly and professional experience for parents and babies during the screening process. This post will involve direct handling of newborn babies so experience of handling babies is essential.
Main duties of the job
CommunicationLiaise clearly and give accurate information to families/carers when offering explanations and advice concerning newborn hearing screening. Inform and liaise with the senior screener on all aspects of hearing screening related to the role.Establish a working rapport with other team members and continue to contribute to team meetings.
Establish and maintain effective communication with colleagues, children, families, and members of the multidisciplinary team, providing clinical information as required.
Analysis and JudgementCarry out the new-born hearing screen within national and local protocols using automated equipment without direct supervision.Accurately and legibly record clinical and test data, both written and electronically, taking responsibility for data from test
Patient/ClientCare with parent's enquiries in a friendly, sensitive, and informative manner, Responsible for the preparation for screening sessions, including equipment set-up, instrument checks and patient preparation.Carry out the hearing screening of new-borns using the AABR (automated auditory brainstem response) and AOAE (optoacoustic emissions) on maternity, community clinics and parents' homes with accurately recording of clinical and test data both written and electronically, taking responsibility from data from tests. Refer babies to local audiology services in a timely manner using local processes and procedures.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
31 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,329 to £26,958 a year inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-D-6995
Job locations
Watford General Hospital
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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