Job summary
Employer heading
Newborn Hearing Screener
Band 2
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Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to work within the South East Wales Region of Newborn Hearing Screening Wales, an All-Wales programme, which provides a uniform service of high quality within an All-Wales policy and to All-Wales standards and protocols.
Based at Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil you will work as part of a team participating in the hearing screening of newborn babies. You will undertake the full range of newborn hearing screening duties both in a hospital and community setting.
The post is for 20 hours per week. You will be required to work full time during the initial three week training period.
You will work a set rota that includes a 4 hour Saturday morning shift each week, in addition to two set days within the working week. A copy of the rota can be provided on request to ensure that you are able to commit to these working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
Duties include communicating with the parents throughout the process, baby handling, use of screening equipment and accurately recording clinical and test data relevant to the screening process, therefore, good communication skills and experience of using a computer are essential.
You must be a confident and reliable individual and possess the ability to work well under pressure.
Although the base site will be at Prince Charles Hospital, you will also be required to work at the other South East Wales hospital sites on a regular basis and to run clinics in the community. Therefore the successful candidate will need the ability to regularly travel between and work at other sites within the Division as needed.
There is a mandatory requirement to undertake Level 2 Accredited Learning. On completion of this and subject to all criteria being met, you will continue in your job role on a permanent contract with PHW at the designated pay scale.
Working for our organisation
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.
Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent experience (including GCSE Grade A-C in English Language)
- Requirement to complete Level 2 accredited learning
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in Computing Skills
- Evidence of Continuing Personal Development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Basic IT skills – experience of accuracy and data input
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with children and families
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of administration/clerical systems
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal and communication skills for communication with parents at sensitive times
- Ability to undertake routine equipment checks
- Ability to work within a team but ability to also screen independently in hospital and in the community
- Ability to understand screening result and management plans
- Accurate data entry
- Ability to keep accurate records
- Good organisational skills
Desirable criteria
- An understanding of a clinical ward environment
- An awareness of deafness
- Ability to speak Welsh in order to communicate information about the screening test
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of team working
- Ability to develop understanding of equipment, results and administrative procedures
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of hearing problems
- Knowledge of administration/clerical systems
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise work
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service / Reliable
- Committed to quality / Able to learn from experience
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to participate in ongoing in house training
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to travel to locations across a region on a regular basis
- Provide cross-cover at regional sites as required
Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alison Wood
- Job title
- Assistant Newborn Screening Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01633 234071
- Additional information
For further details contact:
Annette Dimond
Email: [email protected]
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