Newborn Hearing Screener
The closing date is 23 July 2025
Job summary
1 part-time (22.5 hrs) post.
We are looking for motivated, conscientious individuals with a flexible approach to join our team. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential preferably with experience of working with young babies and children.
The post requires being able to work well as part of a team and also on your own initiative. You must be methodical and well organised and it is essential for you to be able to prioritise your own workload to ensure thatall babies are screened. You must be able to remain calm when under pressure as you will frequently be required to cover busy postnatal wards and clinics alone.
Qualified to GSCE standard (or equivalent) is a minimal requirement and basic computer skills and deaf awareness would also be an advantage.
You will be required to travel, therefore a valid driving license and access to a vehicle would be desirable.
Main duties of the job
Identify on a daily basis which babies require screening by using the Smart for Hearing(S4H) and other relevant hospital systems, in addition to liaising with the ward staffCarry out the newborn hearing screen within national and local protocols using automated equipment without direct supervision Ensure results are given to parents/carers and are delivered to primary care teams and follow-up servicesAccurately and legibly record clinical and test data, both written and electronically, taking responsibility for data from testResponsible for monitoring stock levels and ordering stock and non-stock items.Ability to study independently and complete work sheets, case studies and reflection documentPlanning and organisational tasks / dutiesResponsible for planning and organising workload and clinic sessions.
About us
The Trust has defined its culture as one that is patient centred which puts safety first and where all staff take responsibility, are valued and value each other. To support this our four values are that we are all:-
Caring - we design and deliver care around each individual patient's needs and wants
Safe - we make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern (safety comes first)
Responsible - all staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation
Value each other - we all value each other's contribution
Inspiring - we always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients
Our training, policies, procedures, and practices are all intended to support behaviours in line with our values and all staff are expected to uphold these by 'Living Our Values Everyday'
Details
Date posted
09 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,883 to £26,958 a year per annum Incl HCAS (Fringe)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
396-NN-7314627-ACS-GV-Y
Job locations
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
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