Newborn Hearing Screener - Basildon, United Kingdom - Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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Basildon, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Tom O´Connor

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The newborn screen service has a rare opportunity to join this exceptional team.

The post is 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours) across a 7 day service ( 6am - 4pm) with a fixed pattern 4 week Rota.

The successful postholder will be expected to undertake the hearing screen of newborn infants born at Basildon Hospital. It's an active role, working across the wards and at bedside with babies and parents.

You need strong interpersonal skills, and experience within a healthcare setting and with newborn infants will be a strong advantage.


You will be given full training and support to provide screening of hearing for newborn infants born at Basildon Hospital.

This is a Diploma level qualification, which you will be required to undertake study and external assessment to achieve.


To work as a member of the team providing hearing screening to newborn babies, under the supervision of the Team Leader for the Newborn Hearing Screening programme.

To gather and accurately record clinical test data, relevant to the screening process.

This post will involve direct handling of newborn babies and contact with parents and working closely with maternity staff, neonatal nurses and audiology teams.

The job will involve weekend and bank holiday coverage. The successful applicant will be required to travel cross the trust area


Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people.

Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.


With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.


Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Key Duties

  • To identify which babies require screening.
  • To liaise effectively with parents, team members and other Health Professionals.
  • To carry out the hearing screening of newborns within the maternity unit, outpatient and community clinics and accurately record clinical test data.
  • Report results to Carers in a clear and understandable manner
  • Maintain the newborn hearing database with timely updating of information
  • 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 to report any problems at the earliest opportunity.
  • To ensure patients and families retain their dignity, privacy and individuality at all times.
  • Be aware of child protection issues and adhere to local procedures,
  • Communication
  • To recognise the importance of personal contribution to the team and the wider professional network.
  • To inform and liaise with the Team Leader on all aspects of hearing screening related to your role.
  • To establish a working rapport with other team members and contribute to team meetings.
  • Health and Safety
  • To comply at all times with any policies/procedures issued by the Trust governing Health and Safety at work and to ensure that any issue which may affect your safety at work or the safety of others are brought to the attention of the appropriate manager.
  • To report all untoward incidents to the Team Leader and midwife/nurse in charge.
  • Personal Development
  • To strive to increase personal knowledge relevant to hearing screening.
  • To participate in training to as required maintaining competency in your role.
  • To undertake Newborn Hearing Screening eLearning and practical exam
  • To undertake level 3 diploma for health screeners
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