Newborn Hearing Screener
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, L8 7SSView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
Responsible for Newborn Hearing Screening on the post-natal wards and the neonatal intensive care unit in Liverpool Women's NHS FT,community clinics, ...
To complete hearing screening for babies up to three months of age, in accordance with the national Newborn Hearing Screening Programme andLWH Trust policies.
- To provide screening for babies born in Liverpool Womens Hospital and in the community, including home visits for those moving into the Liverpooland South Sefton Area, in accordance with national and locally agreed protocols.2. To upload results of screens, search, input, and update relevant databases as required.3. To identify babies that require screening by using the NHSP Database (s4H), the Patient Administration Database (K2) and liaising with ward staff.4. Aim to offer ALL babies a hearing screen and, if accepted, ensure those screens are competed within 4 weeks.5. To prioritise babies on post-natal wards and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) ensuring that adequate time is given to complete babiesrequiring re-screens.6. Undertake daily checks of screening equipment and report any discrepancies/ faulty equipment to the NHSP Manager.7. Screen in hospital, community clinics and discharge addresses on 7 days a week rota basis.8. Fully inform parents, or carers, of the screening process and obtain consent.
- 9. Undertake Automated Oto-Acoustic Emissions (AOAE) screens for babies and identify those babies requiring an Automated Auditory Brain-StemResponse (AABR) screen and complete such screens as necessary.10. Explain results and make repeat appointments for babies who require further screening, and answer questions parents may have regarding thescreening process or any ongoing referral.11. Refer those babies that need further diagnostic testing and follow-up care to the relevant audiology department.12. Identify babies that may need targeted follow-up appointments according to NHSP protocols.13. Record clinical and test data accurately and ensure a timely transfer of information to parents or carers and other health care professionals.14. Use initiative to manage own workload, also when problem solving; and escalate to appropriate personnel as required.15. Search, input, and retrieve information, using hospital databases, National Care Records Service (NCRS) ensuring that patient records on thenational screening system are accurate and up to date.16. Ensure the prompt filing of documents and records relating to patients.17. Maintain up to date knowledge of protocols relevant to the post, to complete the ECA, the Health Screening diploma and mandatory training,including the annual completion of eLearning modules for NHSP.18. Assist in general housekeeping of own work area, reporting faults with equipment, computers, and the working environment.19. Monitor the supply of consumables and ensure stocks are maintained.
Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.
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Qualifications & Training.
Essential: - NHSP screener training, External competency assessment (ECA) or equivalent; - Level 3 Health Screener Diploma (HSD) or equivalent experience
Desirable: - NVQ in healthcare
Experience
Essential: - Previous experience as a Newborn Hearing Screener; - Worked in a healthcare setting; - Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable: - Sound knowledge of Microsoft office.
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential: - Knowledge of the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
Desirable: - Evidence of continuous professional development
Personal Qualities
Essential: - Enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to role. Evidence of team working. Calm and approachable Caring and Considerate; - Evidence of team working.
Special Requirements
Essential: - Access to a car and ability to travel across the trust footprint regularly; - Flexible working patterns
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First seen
25 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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