- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice Job description
- Promote Family Friendly Hearing services, providing accurate and detailed information to ensure informed consent. This will include tailoring communication methods and pursuing effective communication channels.
- Undertake clinical hearing screening
- Ensure accurate screening results are recorded on paper records, the screening equipment and on the National IT system
- To identify and report equipment faults in line with the equipment manufacture guidance
- Maintain and support an organised working environment for the screening team working in maternity, neonatal intensive care units and outpatient clinics. Liaising with immediate and local departments to ensure seamless follow up services
- Deal with telephone, email and face to face enquires including difficult conversations
- Undertake and participate in team meetings, appraisals and 1:1s
- Provide supervision and support using interpersonal and communication skills
- Plan rotas to allow for a 7 day screening coverage
- Support the administration function in line with achieving national KPIs
- Lead by example by maintaining a professional presence and adhering to the Trust policies and procedures
- Provide day to day leadership and support the Newborn Hearing Screening Manager in resolution of any operational or local issues that may arise. Contributing to the development of new or existing processes.
- Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction for staff joining the team and the on going training, mentoring and supervision of screeners.
- NVQ level 3/4 in equivalent health related studies or Experienced Newborn Hearing Screener with External Competency Assessment (ECA) or Equivalent
- Level 3 Diploma in Health Screening (hearing) or working towards
- Knowledge of national IT systems, Smart4Hearing
- Knowledge of the Newborn Hearing Screening programme standards and KPIs
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to work independently using autonomy
- Experience of working with confidential information and relevant policies
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including virtual platforms
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to organise conflicting demands
- Ability to lead the team and support the provision of clinical supervision
- Able to work independently; self motivated and as part of a team.
- GCSE English, Maths and Science at 'C' or above or equivalent
- NVQ level 3/4 in equivilant health related studies or experienced Newborn Hearing Screener with External Competency Assessment (ECA) or equivalent
- Level 3 Diploma in Health Screening (hearing) or working towards
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Knowledge of national IT systems, Smart4Hearing
- Knowledge of hospital IT systems
- Knowledge of the Newborn Hearing Screening programme standards and KPIs
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to work independently using autonomy
- Experience of working with confidential information and relevant policies
- Experience of providing leadership/supervision in a team
- Experience of inducting and training staff
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including virtual platforms
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to organise conflicting demands
- Ability to lead the team and support the provision of clinical supervision
- Ale to work independently: self motivated and as part of a team
- Ability to be able to work in a rota pattern and be as flexible as the role requires
Newborn Hearing Screening Team Supervisory Lead - Stockport, United Kingdom - Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Newborn Hearing Screening team at Stockport as a Team Supervisor Lead.
The post is based at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport and is 32 hours Monday-Friday however there may be requirements for travel to attend external meetings, training, or neighbouring sites and to provide weekend cover so access to transport and a flexible approach to work is advantageous.
The post holder will supervise a team of 4 Newborn Hearing Screeners and provide support to the Newborn Hearing Screening Manager. The role will be varied and include both clinical and administrative duties. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the continuous development and overall success of the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme.
An introduction programme and full training and assessment will be provided along with continued support to develop leadership skills. If not already completed there may be a requirement to undertake the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners which is a national qualification for non-professionally regulated staff working in some screening services. The diploma must be completed in a 12-month period and covers a range of written, verbal, and practical assessments. Self-directed study will be required.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking clinical screening on the wards you will be confident in a hospital setting and working with the general public. You will have the skills to work independently and to manage your own workload and at times that of others.
Leading a team of Hearing Screeners you will have the ability to form and maintain relationships providing relevant support and seeking further advice when needed. You will be able to implement new ways of working and understand the impact of change.
You will have an eye for detail and be able to work to deadlines. You will understand the needs of the service and plan staffing rotas accordingly. You will ensure stock levels are managed effectively and highlight when orders are required.
In the absence of the Newborn Hearing Screening Manager you will be a point of contact allowing for a continuous service provision. You will have the ability to make decisions in line with the Programme and Trust's needs
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
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Desirable
Knowledge
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Experience
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Skills and Abilities
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The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £ This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person SpecificationEducation and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Work Related Circumstances
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