Newborn Hearing Screener
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,944.00 to £34,937.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31944.00 - £34937.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Fulham & Isleworth, SW10 9NH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9289-SC-105 |
Summary
To identify babies that require screening on the Postnatal Wards, Special Care Baby Unit Birth Centre, Private Wings and Paediatric Wards in hospital. To prioritise babies in order of discharge times, ensuring enough time is given to complete babies requiring re-screens. This will include managing time effectively especially if working alone. To obtain informed consent from the parents using national guidelines followed by a discussion about the screening test, results and follow up arrangements of babies who require further testing, overcoming any barriers to understanding that may exist. To liaise effectively with parents, team members and other health care professionals, informing them of the screening outcomes as appropriate. To carry out the hearing screening of newborns to a high standard in accordance with national standard protocols and local procedures. Refer babies that need further testing and follow up care to the relevant Audiology departments, supporting anxious parents where required. To accurately record and download clinical test data onto the National Database, patient notes and PCHR. To establish a working rapport with other team members, leaving accurate and up-to-date information on a daily basis. This will include information on babies that are still awaiting NHS numbers or where there are specific data quality issues. To be responsible for keeping accurate records of inpatient missed babies on postnatal wards and SCBU, processing these in accordance with departmental procedures. Work independently making judgements according to experience and training but seeking advice where needed. To inform and liaise with the Programme Manager and Senior Screener on all aspects of hearing screening related to the role where difficulties arise, including reporting of discrepant data. 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 report any problems to the Programme Manager or Senior Screener at the earliest opportunity. To deal with anxious parents and their relatives with tact, persuasion, patience and discretion ensuring to retain their dignity, privacy and individuality at all times. To be aware of child protection issues, adhering to local procedures. This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.