Hearing Screener – Audiology – B3
Job Description
About NHSGGC
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
Role Overview
The NHS offers a newborn hearing screening service to every baby born. As a Hearing Screener at Princess Royal Maternity in Glasgow, you will carry out hearing screening tests and may be required to travel to other locations on occasion. Full training will be provided. No formal qualifications are required, but you must have experience handling newborns, be comfortable working face to face with patients in a healthcare setting, possess good computer skills and be flexible with working hours.
All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHSGGC can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship where these are met.
Working Conditions
- Location: Princess Royal Maternity Hospital
- Permanent contract
- Part time, 20 hours per week
- Monday to Sunday. You will work daytime hours and be required to work weekends on a rota basis. The post includes working 3 weekend days across 2 weekends in every 4 week period.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify which babies require screening
- Liaise effectively with parents, team members and other healthcare professionals to ensure screening can be undertaken
- Carry out the hearing screening of newborn babies within the maternity units and out reach clinics, and accurately record clinical and test data
- Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment endorsing a Family Friendly approach
- Maintain up to date knowledge of procedures and policies relevant to this post, including infection control
- Maintain the confidentiality of babies and their families at all times
- Ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times and report any problems to the Hearing Screening Co ordinator at the earliest opportunity
Qualifications, Training and Experience
- Essential
- No formal qualifications are required but evidence of successful study would be desirable
- Previous experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting, preferably within a similar environment
- Previous experience handling newborn babies
- Well developed communication, interpersonal, time management and customer care skills
- Basic computer skills
- Professional and pleasant approach when carrying out all duties
- Ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Concern for and understanding of people and their rights
- Awareness of patient confidentiality issues and understanding of health, safety and environmental issues in the workplace
- Desirable
- Knowledge of or an interest in audiology or hearing impairment is an advantage
- Deaf Awareness Training
What We Offer
- Minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e learning and classroom based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHSD discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
Armed Forces Covenant
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
