Newborn Hearing Screener

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to work within the South East Wales Region of Newborn Hearing Screening Wales, an All-Wales programme, which provides a uniform service of high quality within an All-Wales policy and to All-Wales standards and protocols.

Based at the University Hospital of Wales Cardiff, you will work as part of a team participating in the hearing screening of newborn babies. You will undertake the full range of newborn hearing screening duties both in a hospital and community setting.

The post is for 25 hours per week. You will be required to work full time during the initial three week training period.

You will work a set rota that includes a 4 hour Saturday morning shift, (4 Saturdays over a 12 week rota). In addition to three set days within the working week. A copy of the rota can be provided on request to ensure that you are able to commit to these working arrangements.

Main duties of the job

Duties include communicating with the parents throughout the process, baby handling, use of screening equipment and accurately recording clinical and test data relevant to the screening process; therefore, good communication skills and experience of using a computer are essential.

You must be a confident and reliable individual and possess the ability to work well under pressure.

Although the base site will be at the University Hospital of Wales, you will also be required to work at the other South East Wales hospital sites on a regular basis and to run clinics in the community. Therefore the successful candidate will need the ability to regularly travel between and work at other sites within the Division as needed.

There is a mandatory requirement to undertake Level 3 Accredited Learning. On completion of this and subject to all criteria being met, you will continue in your job role on a permanent contract with PHW at the designated pay scale.

About us

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent experience (including GCSE Grade A-C in English Language)
• Requirement to complete Level 3 accredited learning
• Qualification in Computing Skills
• Evidence of Continuing Personal Development

Experience

• Basic IT skills - experience of accuracy and data input
• Experience of working within a customer/client facing role.
• Confident in following protocols (e.g. screening delivery, fault finding on equipment).
• Experience of working with children and families
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of administration/clerical systems
• Experience of supporting training of other staff
• Experience of post natal ward/SCBU working patterns at other local hospital sites

Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills for communication with parents at sensitive times
• Ability to undertake routine equipment checks
• Ability to work within a team but ability to also screen independently in hospital and in the community
• Ability to understand screening result and management plans
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Good organisational skills
• An understanding of a clinical ward environment
• An awareness of deafness
• Ability to speak Welsh in order to communicate information about the screening test
• Experience of PowerPoint and presentations.

Knowledge

• Ability to develop understanding of equipment, results and administrative procedures
• Knowledge of hearing problems

Personal Attributes

• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service / Reliable
• Committed to quality / Able to learn from experience
• Willingness to participate in ongoing in house training

Other

• Able to travel to locations across a region on a regular basis
• Provide cross-cover at regional sites as required

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.

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata