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Job description
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join our friendly Newborn Hearing Screening team at CHFT. If you have previous experience of working with the Public especially parents and babies, and you are computer confident then this could be the job for you.
The post is 30 hours per week including regular weekend and Bank Holiday working at an enhanced pay rate. You will be based primarily at Calderdale Hospital, but you may occasionally be asked to work at our other site or to support outpatient clinics. In return we provide a comprehensive induction programme including service specific training to complete an external competency assessment.
You will be required to undertake a level 3 Diploma for Health screeners to become a qualified Newborn Hearing Screener. This is a national qualification which non-professionally regulated staff working in the same screening services complete. The diploma involves a range of written, oral, practical assessments and must be completed within 12 months of enrolment.
Identify which babies require screening
Liaise effectively with parents, NHSP members and other health care professionals
Offer the automated otoacoustic emission (AOAE) or Automated auditory brain response
(AABR) screening test and gain informed verbal consent
Carry out the hearing screening of newborns and accurately record clinical and test data
Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment endorsing a family friendly
approach to care
Maintain up to date knowledge of NHSP procedures and protocols relevant to the role of
NHSP screener
Always maintain the confidentiality of the babies and their families
Always ensure the safety and security of equipment and report any problems to the NHSP
local manager at the earliest opportunity.
Ensure babies and families retain their dignity, privacy and individuality at all times
Be aware of safeguarding issues and adhere to local procedures
Be prepared to undertake the Nation Newborn Hearing Screening Diploma.
Communicate and liaise with SCBU staff to identify any babies being discharged that need
hearing screening completing
Ensure all eligible babies are screened prior to discharge home.
Ensure appropriate and timely referral to Audiology of any babies that fail the screen or are
not eligible for screening.
hospital, or do not complete screening prior to discharge.
To be confident in the use of IT systems such as Microsoft Office as the role requires
excellent IT skills.
We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: NICOLA BRETT Job title: LOCAL MANAGER NEWBORN HAERING SCREENING Email address: Telephone number:
The post is 30 hours per week including regular weekend and Bank Holiday working at an enhanced pay rate. You will be based primarily at Calderdale Hospital, but you may occasionally be asked to work at our other site or to support outpatient clinics. In return we provide a comprehensive induction programme including service specific training to complete an external competency assessment.
You will be required to undertake a level 3 Diploma for Health screeners to become a qualified Newborn Hearing Screener. This is a national qualification which non-professionally regulated staff working in the same screening services complete. The diploma involves a range of written, oral, practical assessments and must be completed within 12 months of enrolment.
Identify which babies require screening
Liaise effectively with parents, NHSP members and other health care professionals
Offer the automated otoacoustic emission (AOAE) or Automated auditory brain response
(AABR) screening test and gain informed verbal consent
Carry out the hearing screening of newborns and accurately record clinical and test data
Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment endorsing a family friendly
approach to care
Maintain up to date knowledge of NHSP procedures and protocols relevant to the role of
NHSP screener
Always maintain the confidentiality of the babies and their families
Always ensure the safety and security of equipment and report any problems to the NHSP
local manager at the earliest opportunity.
Ensure babies and families retain their dignity, privacy and individuality at all times
Be aware of safeguarding issues and adhere to local procedures
Be prepared to undertake the Nation Newborn Hearing Screening Diploma.
Communicate and liaise with SCBU staff to identify any babies being discharged that need
hearing screening completing
Ensure all eligible babies are screened prior to discharge home.
Ensure appropriate and timely referral to Audiology of any babies that fail the screen or are
not eligible for screening.
hospital, or do not complete screening prior to discharge.
To be confident in the use of IT systems such as Microsoft Office as the role requires
excellent IT skills.
We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: NICOLA BRETT Job title: LOCAL MANAGER NEWBORN HAERING SCREENING Email address: Telephone number:
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To work as a Newborn Hearing Screener in the UK, you typically need a combination of specific skills, qualifications, and personal attributes. Here are the main requirements:
Qualifications
1. Education: A minimum of Level 3 qualification in health, social care, or a related field is often required. Many employers may prefer or require a degree in a relevant subject, such as audiology, nursing, or audiovestibular science.
2. Training: Completion of a specialized newborn hearing screening training program, often provided by the employer or through the National Health Service (NHS).
Skills
1. Technical Skills: Proficiency in operating hearing screening equipment and understanding the principles of hearing assessment.
2. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. This includes providing information about the screening process and addressing any concerns.
3. Attention to Detail: Precision is crucial when conducting hearing assessments and recording results accurately.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Being empathetic and able to work with families, often in sensitive situations.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot any issues that arise with equipment or during the screening process.
6. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, such as pediatricians and audiologists.
Personal Attributes
1. Patience and Compassion: Newborns can be unpredictable, and working with anxious parents requires a calm and understanding demeanor.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health centers, and to adjust to different situations as they arise.
3. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time effectively and maintain accurate records of screenings and results.
Other Considerations
- DBS Check: You will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to working with vulnerable populations, such as infants.
- Continuous Professional Development: Keeping up-to-date with best practices and guidelines in newborn hearing screening is essential.
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