South West London Newborn Hearing Screener in Croydon

South West London Newborn Hearing Screener

Band 3

Main area Newborn Hearing Screening Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 38 hours per week (One post 4 days x 5 hours = 20 per week (0.53 WTE) | One post 3 days x 6 hours = 18 per week (0.48 WTE)) Job ref 396-8278648-DE-GV-Y

Site Croydon University Hospital Town Croydon Salary £30,630 - £32,346 Pro rata, pa, incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59

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.

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

Make a Difference from Day One

Are you passionate about providing excellent care for babies and their families? We are looking for a caring, motivated and organised individual to join our Newborn Hearing Screening Programme as a Newborn Hearing Screener.

This rewarding role gives you the opportunity to identify babies who may have a hearing loss at the earliest possible stage, helping ensure they receive the support they need to thrive.

Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential as comprehensive training will be provided.

Why Join Us?

Every day, you will play a vital role in giving babies the best possible start in life. By helping identify hearing concerns early, you will contribute to improved outcomes for children and families across our communities.

Main duties of the job

As a Newborn Hearing Screener, you will:

• Perform hearing screening tests for newborn babies in hospital and community settings.
• Explain the screening process and results to parents in a sensitive and reassuring manner.
• Maintain accurate patient records and screening data.
• Follow national screening standards and local protocols.
• Work closely with maternity, neonatal, audiology and administrative teams.
• Promote a positive experience for families during the screening process.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates compassion and empathy when working with families.
• Has good organisational and IT skills.
• Pays close attention to detail and can follow procedures accurately.
• Is flexible and able to work across different clinical locations.

Working for our organisation

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and happiness matters to 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, 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

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Person specification

Qualifications

• Good general education to GCSE level A-C or equivalent in English, Maths and IT as a minimum
• Health Screener Diploma Level 3 or willingness to complete
• Health and Social care related NVQ at Level 2 or higher
• Has completed Newborn hearing screening training and obtained an OSCE Certificate or ECA Certificate

Experience

• Experience of dealing with a wide diversity of people
• Experience of working in a hospital environment
• Baby handling skills

Skills and Abilities

• Good IT skills, including email, Internet and Microsoft software.
• Ability to work Independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain records to a high standard of completeness and accuracy
• Ability to manage time, priorities and stressful situations
• Caring and flexible approach
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the KRFT values
• Previous experience of patient management systems

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Hearing and Hearing loss
• Knowledge of the purpose of a screening programme
• 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

We support the NHS Flex for the Future pledge

We welcome conversations about flexible working from day one, including options such as adjusted hours, compressed hours and other arrangements. If flexibility matters to you, please talk to us - we’ll be happy to explore what’s possible for the role and the service.

Your recruitment team
The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:
E: krft.askrecruitment@nhs.net

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.

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