Newborn Hearing ScreenerNHS

Job summary

• To work as part of the Newborn Hearing Screening team, screening all babies as early as possible either in hospital or as an outpatient.
• To liaise with the Newborn Hearing Screening Local Manager, parents and other professionals in order to provide a seamless service.
• To collate and accurately record test data both manually and electronically.

Main duties of the job

Newborn Hearing Screener.

The Newborn Hearing Screening Department (NHSP) aims to screen the hearing of all babies within the first few weeks of life. No formal qualifications are required but applicants must have a good general standard of education with a minimum GCSE Maths and English or equivalent. Good interpersonal skills and manual dexterity are also essential. The role involves working with a multi-disciplinary team who are responsible for the care and management of the newborn population across Buckinghamshire. All necessary training will be given.

The service is based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, but applicants will be required to travel to outside clinics as needed. The service runs 365 days a year so applicants must be willing to work Weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.

Job description

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.