Newborn Hearing Screener

To ensure the daily calibration, safety, and security of equipment, reporting any problems to the Senior Screener and or NHSP Manager.

To identify which babies, require screening by using the Smart 4 Hearing Database and the Maternity database and by liaising with the ward staff. Basic IT Skills are required.

To organise and prioritise workload with colleagues to cover postnatal wards, Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) Community Clinics and home visits, ensuring as many babies as possible have completed screening prior to discharge from hospital.

Able to report and handover any concerns of mother / baby's wellbeing. Data in put, e - referrals.

To organise and prepare for community clinics in order that babies are screened as early as possible.

To travel to other venues, set up and undertake NHSP screening in outpatient clinics and home visits on occasion.

https: //www.gov.uk/guidance/newborn-hearing-screening-programme-overview

To ensure the daily calibration, safety, and security of equipment, reporting any problems to the Senior Screener and or NHSP Manager.

To identify which babies, require screening by using the Smart 4 Hearing Database and the Maternity database and by liaising with the ward staff.

To organise and prioritise workload with colleagues to cover postnatal wards, Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) Community Clinics and home visits, ensuring as many babies as possible have completed screening prior to discharge from hospital.

Able to report and handover any concerns of mother / babys wellbeing.

To organise and prepare for community clinics in order that babies are screened as early as possible.

To travel to other venues, set up and undertake NHSP screening in outpatient clinics and home visits on occasion.

1. Monitor and record babies results in red books, Smart 4 Hearing and paediatric record.

Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records in accordance with service and organisational policies.

Complete appointment ledgers, referral forms, and distribute guidance and information to parents supporting informed choice.

Use of Translation options.

Use of case notes on Smart 4 Hearing to enable a transparent and quality assured data record.

Build positive relationships with families and carers.

Awareness of safeguarding issues and support of vulnerable families.

Encourage family involvement offering a Family Friendly Service

Gentle handling of all babies.

The post holder will be exposed to babies who vomit, regurgitate mucus and have vernix / body secretions.

'Please see JD and PS for detailed responsibilities'

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Education & Experience

Desirable: - NHS. experience; - Experience in Newborn Hearing or other screening discipline.; - Experience supporting mpothers and newborns.; - Safeguarding experience

Record Keeping

Physical Skills