Newborn Hearing Screener in Upton

Main area Newborn Hearing Screening Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22 hours per week (X3 shifts) Job ref 408-26-894

Site Wirral University Teaching Hospital Town Upton Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

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Job overview

Responsible for Newborn Hearing Screening on the post-natal wards and the neonatal intensive care unit in Wirral University Hospital, outpatient clinics, and necessary home visits in accordance with the national Newborn Hearing Screening Programme Service Specification(NHSP)

Main duties of the job

To complete hearing screening for babies up to three months of age, in accordance with the national Newborn Hearing Screening Programme and WUTH Trust policies

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To work as a member of our small friendly team participating in the hearing screening of Newborn babies born at Wirral University Hospital, the community, and occasional home visits in accordance with national and locally agreed protocols.
• This post will involve direct handling of Newborn babies on the Maternity Ward and Neonatal unit. and will involve contact with parents and direct liason with other health care professionals.
• To identify babies that require screening by using the NHSP Database (s4H), the Patient Database (Cerner) and liaising with ward staff.
• Aim to offer ALL babies a hearing screen and, if accepted, ensure those screens are competed within 4 weeks.
• Screen in hospital, outpatient clinic and discharge addresses on 7 days a week rota basis.
• Fully inform parents, or carers, of the screening process and obtain consent
• To prioritise babies on post-natal wards and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) ensuring that adequate time is given to complete babies requiring re-screens.
• To upload results of screens, search, input, and update relevant databases as required
• Undertake daily checks of screening equipment and report any discrepancies/ faulty equipment to the NHSP Manager.
• Complete the annual NHSP National Training Programme.
  Achieved the National External Competency Assessment (ECA)
  Complete the Health Screener Diploma (Level 3) within 12 months of registration.
  Participate in regular supervision, competency assessments and review meetings.
  Maintain mandatory training requirements and continuing professional development

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• 4 GCSE’ s (Grades A-C) or equivalent to include Maths & English Language or a higher standard of education
• NNEB / NVQ or equivalent. Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners (Newborn Hearing)
• Experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary team.
• Recent experience as a Newborn Hearing Screener in the NHS within Maternity or Neonatal Unit

Personal Attributes

• Basic IT skills

General Information

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

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.

Name Rachel Mellor Job title Newborn Hearing Screening Programme Manager Email address rachel.mellor4@nhs.net Telephone number 0151 604-7497

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