Senior Newborn Hearing Screener

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Newborn Hearing Screener based in Ashford and St Peters Hospitals. This part-time role requires managing a team while ensuring comprehensive newborn hearing screenings are conducted in both hospital and community settings. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience with newborns and families, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive occupational health services

On-site staff nursery

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must be educated to A level standard or equivalent.
• Experience with young babies and children is preferred.
• DBS clearance is required for handling newborns.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hearing screening of newborn babies under supervision.
• Gather and accurately record clinical data for screening.
• Oversee staff rosters and ensure coverage during absence.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Methodical approach

Calm under pressure

Education

A level or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Main area Newborn Hearing Screening Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 33 hours per week (5 days a week) Job ref 396-NN-7541712-DE-GV-Y

Employer Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Ashford and St Peters Hospitals Town Chertsey Salary £32,199 - £34,876 pro rata pa incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 22/01/2026 23:59

Senior Newborn Hearing Screener

Band 4

Home, community, hospital

KingstonandRichmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range offantasticopportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level,weare uniquely placed toprovide therightenvironment to support your professional development.With colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.

Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the firsttrustof our kindin London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for bothoverallquality andleadership.We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.

We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.

Our Trustvalues

These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.

• Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
• Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
• Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
• Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.

Job overview

Are you an hearing screener with an advanced level of competence looking to move into a leadership role and to gain experience of supporting and managing a team to deliver the newborn hearing screen at Ashford and St Peters and The Royal Surrey County Hospitals.

We are looking for a motivated, conscientious individual with a flexible, adaptable approach to join our established team of screeners. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential preferably with experience of working with young babies and children and their families.

The post requires being able to work well as part of a team and also on your own initiative. You must be methodical and well organised and it is essential for you to be able to prioritise your own workload to ensure that all babies are screened. You must be able to remain calm when under pressure as you will be required to cover busy postnatal wards and clinics alone. Adaptable approach to role including administrative aspects is important. Every day is different.

Applicants must be educated to A level standard (or equivalent) as a minimal requirement, good computer skills and IT awareness are essential and deaf awareness would also be an advantage. You will use your organisation skills to effectively prioritise your day ensuring all babies are screened. Experience of working in the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme is essential

You will be required to travel, therefore a valid driving license and access to a vehicle would be desirable.

Main duties of the job

The WSY Newborn Hearing Screening service is carried out across 4 hospitals in the West Surrey areas.

Work as a member of the team participating in the hearing screening of newborn babies, under the supervision of the site lead. To gather and accurately record clinical and test data relevant to the screening process that meets national quality standards. This post involves direct handling of newborn babies and contact with parents. DBS clearance is required.

Line manages teams and provide support for all teams, providing 6-day cover as required in the absence of the management team.

The post is responsible for screening newborn babies born or resident in West Surrey ICB areas, covered by Ashford and St Peters and The Royal Surrey Hospitals. Babies will be screened in hospital and in designated community clinics. Post holder will work within West Surrey sector, based at either the Ashford and St Peters Hospital and The Royal Surrey County Hospital and covering community clinics at Woking and Ashford.

You will be the first point of contact for resolution or operational and local issues as they arise. Represent the Site Leads and NHSP managers in their absence

Oversee the staff rosters ensure sufficient coverage and shifts are submitted online.

Monitor the performance of the team and carry out yearly one-to-ones and competency assessments

Working for our organisation

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Work as a member of the team participating in the hearing screening of newborn babies, under the supervision of the site lead. To gather and accurately record clinical and test data relevant to the screening process that meets national quality standards. This post involves direct handling of newborn babies and contact with parents. Criminal records bureau clearance is required.

Line manages teams and provide support for all teams, providing 6-day cover as required in the absence of the management team.

Please see attached full Job description for further information

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Good general education to A level or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 1 year in a customer focused environment
• Previous experience of carrying out the hearing screen for eligible babies and all associated training completed
• Experience of dealing with a wide diversity of people, Baby handling skills
• Experience of working in a hospital environment, First level supervisory experience of small teams

Skills/Abilities

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the Trust values
• High level of competence in screening the hearing of newborns
• Excellent written and spoken command of English language
• Ability to maintain records to a high standard of completeness and accuracy
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Proactive and able to use initiative
• Ability to form good working relationships with others at all levels

Knowledge

• Knowledge of NHSP pathways and protocols
• Knowledge of hearing loss
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development or willingness to
• Knowledge of the safeguarding process and child protection procedures
• Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection

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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Application feedback
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Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.