Newborn Hearing Screener

NHS; Poole; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team providing Newborn Hearing Screening for babies across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the rural West of Dorset. We would like to recruit either existing screeners wishing to screen in the Dorset Site or those new to screening who have an interest in working with families with newborn babies.

We wish to recruit to a 25hr post worked over 5 days Monday to Friday. The hours worked will be from 9am to 2pm each day.

You will join a small team of ten people who work closely together to ensure we offer this important screening service to all new babies in Dorset. Although we all work remotely, travelling directly from home to clinics in the community each day, we keep in close communication throughout using all the digital resources provided - and the mobile phone! We pride ourselves on having a responsive support system in place and a strong team ethos.

Our team office base is in Boscombe, Bournemouth, but for logistical purposes you will be allocated a base closer to your home although you will not be expected to attend there as you will be working in the community.

Main duties of the job

The role involves completing hearing screening for newborn babies in clinics or at home and sometimes in hospital, using a handheld electronic screening device. You will also be required to use a laptop to manage your clinic list, make appointments, upload screening data and complete electronic patient records. We are a paper free service.

Experience of working with families in your current job role or voluntary capacity, or personal experience will be an advantage and assessed at interview. The skills sought are the ability to approach families confidently, with understanding and kindness, and confidence in handling small babies.

You will need to demonstrate excellent IT skills, record keeping and communication skills and will be expected to liaise with parents and other health professionals.

Existing screeners should be able to evidence recent experience and hearing screening competency assessment (OSCE/ECA) or be prepared to refresh your skills through formal training provided your gap in practice is less than three years.

Those new to screening will be offered practical training and competency assessment (ECA) and training to use the NHSP national IT system (S4H). You will be required to successfully complete a L3 Diploma in Screening - which is a fully transferable qualification.

You will need to hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle for work use. The role will include driving longer distances across the County.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to O-level /GCSE level A* - C (9-4) in English and Maths Or Equivalent Functional skills L2 Or NVQ /CACHE Level 2 or equivalent
• Previous experience of working with families and children Or Previous experience of working within a health/social care/education/early years team Or Relevant own family or community experience
• Evidence of recent formal learning /training - ability to undertake L3 Diploma
• Newborn Hearing Screening Qualification including Observed Structured Clinical Examination / External Competency Assessment Or Level 3 Health Screening Diploma/ Newborn Hearing Screening Or NVQ L3 Diploma in Child care
• Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
• Understanding clinical and information governance arrangements
• Understanding of the safeguarding processes and child protection procedures

Knowledge & Skills

• Competent IT skills with ability to use Word, excel and navigate using the web and internet pages

Experiences

• Previous experience of working with families and children or Previous experience of working within a health/social care/education/early years team Or Relevant own family or community experience

Personal Attributes

• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Self motivated

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.

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Local Manager, Newborn Hearing Screening