Job summary
The newborn screen service has a rare opportunity to join this exceptional team. The post is 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours) across a 7 day service ( 6am - 4pm) with a fixed pattern 4 week Rota.
The successful postholder will be expected to undertake the hearing screen of newborn infants born at Basildon Hospital. It's an active role, working across the wards and at bedside with babies and parents. You need strong interpersonal skills, and experience within a healthcare setting and with newborn infants will be a strong advantage.
You will be given full training and support to provide screening of hearing for newborn infants born at Basildon Hospital. This is a Diploma level qualification, which you will be required to undertake study and external assessment to achieve.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the team providing hearing screening to newborn babies, under the supervision of the Team Leader for the Newborn Hearing Screening programme. To gather and accurately record clinical test data, relevant to the screening process. This post will involve direct handling of newborn babies and contact with parents and working closely with maternity staff, neonatal nurses and audiology teams. The job will involve weekend and bank holiday coverage. The successful applicant will be required to travel cross the trust area
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties
- To identify which babies require screening.
- To liaise effectively with parents, team members and other Health Professionals.
- To carry out the hearing screening of newborns within the maternity unit, outpatient and community clinics and accurately record clinical test data.
- Report results to Carers in a clear and understandable manner
- Maintain the newborn hearing database with timely updating of information
- To promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment endorsing a family friendly approach to care.
- To maintain up to date knowledge of procedures and policies relevant to this post.
- To maintain the confidentiality of the babies and their families at all times.
- To ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times and to report any problems at the earliest opportunity.
- To ensure patients and families retain their dignity, privacy and individuality at all times.
- Be aware of child protection issues and adhere to local procedures,
- Communication
- To recognise the importance of personal contribution to the team and the wider professional network.
- To inform and liaise with the Team Leader on all aspects of hearing screening related to your role.
- To establish a working rapport with other team members and contribute to team meetings.
- Health and Safety
- To comply at all times with any policies/procedures issued by the Trust governing Health and Safety at work and to ensure that any issue which may affect your safety at work or the safety of others are brought to the attention of the appropriate manager.
- To report all untoward incidents to the Team Leader and midwife/nurse in charge.
- Personal Development
- To strive to increase personal knowledge relevant to hearing screening.
- To participate in training to as required maintaining competency in your role.
- To undertake Newborn Hearing Screening eLearning and practical exam
- To undertake level 3 diploma for health screeners
This Job Description is an outline only and may be subject to change according to the needs of the service and in consultation with the postholder
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties
- To identify which babies require screening.
- To liaise effectively with parents, team members and other Health Professionals.
- To carry out the hearing screening of newborns within the maternity unit, outpatient and community clinics and accurately record clinical test data.
- Report results to Carers in a clear and understandable manner
- Maintain the newborn hearing database with timely updating of information
- To promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment endorsing a family friendly approach to care.
- To maintain up to date knowledge of procedures and policies relevant to this post.
- To maintain the confidentiality of the babies and their families at all times.
- To ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times and to report any problems at the earliest opportunity.
- To ensure patients and families retain their dignity, privacy and individuality at all times.
- Be aware of child protection issues and adhere to local procedures,
- Communication
- To recognise the importance of personal contribution to the team and the wider professional network.
- To inform and liaise with the Team Leader on all aspects of hearing screening related to your role.
- To establish a working rapport with other team members and contribute to team meetings.
- Health and Safety
- To comply at all times with any policies/procedures issued by the Trust governing Health and Safety at work and to ensure that any issue which may affect your safety at work or the safety of others are brought to the attention of the appropriate manager.
- To report all untoward incidents to the Team Leader and midwife/nurse in charge.
- Personal Development
- To strive to increase personal knowledge relevant to hearing screening.
- To participate in training to as required maintaining competency in your role.
- To undertake Newborn Hearing Screening eLearning and practical exam
- To undertake level 3 diploma for health screeners
This Job Description is an outline only and may be subject to change according to the needs of the service and in consultation with the postholder
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Able to complete Diploma in hearing screening
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma in Health Care
Experience
Essential
- has experience with newborn screening
Desirable
- Previous experience in Health Care or Customer Relations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Able to complete Diploma in hearing screening
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma in Health Care
Experience
Essential
- has experience with newborn screening
Desirable
- Previous experience in Health Care or Customer Relations
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).
