Job overview

Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) at Homerton hospital is seeking a highly motivated, organised and methodical individual to join our very busy and thriving Newborn Hearing screening team.

Pre-requisites:

  • Experience of handling babies (0-3 months) is essential.
  • Working with babies and toddlers in a formal childcare setting and with families would be useful.
  • Working in a formal client/patient facing role in a healthcare setting would be desirable.
  • You will need to be able to demonstrate/meet the following required for this post:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Basic Computing and IT skills (MS-Word, E-mails, Typing).
  • Experience of working in a hospital environment would be useful.
  • Willingness to work as part of a team with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
  • Travelling to weekly outpatient clinics within Hackney is required.
  • Additionally:

  • Be able to start between 7 am – 8 am.
  • Be able to work on both weekend days and bank holidays (rota basis).
  • If you do not have an OSCE/ECA in Newborn Hearing Screening, you would need to commit to appearing and passing the External Competency Assessment (training provided) and obtaining a Level 3 Health Screener Diploma within 12-18 months (fully paid for).

    Training: Full training will be given to successful applicants.

    Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week.

    Main duties of the job

  • Act under the leadership and management of the NHSP local manager and provide a high quality neonatal hearing screening service for babies at Homerton hospital and in outpatient clinics.
  • Have shared responsibility in ensuring the recording, collection and data quality of all patient data for the service.
  • Carry out the necessary administrative tasks associated with the patient journey.
  • Take personal responsibility for own learning, development and strive at all times to progress within and beyond the NHSP.
  • Work as part of a team, altering working patterns to accommodate the changing needs of the service, across 7 days a week, 365 days a year with regular working during weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), bank and public holidays including on Christmas day.
  • Working for our organisation

    Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. 

    We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 

    Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

    Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our 
    Trust values at all times. 

    We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. 

    Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. 

    Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

    Person specification

    Education

    Essential criteria

  • GCSE passes (A-C) English and Maths or equivalent
  • Willingness to undertake specialist training and Level 3 diploma for health screeners
  • Desirable criteria

  • NNEB/BTEC/NVQ in childcare or any other childcare related qualification
  • Other requirements

    Essential criteria

  • Flexible approach to duties and willingness to work at various sites as dictated by the needs of the service
  • Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
  • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Substantive experience of working with babies/newborns (0-1 years) in a formal setting (nursery, hospital, playgroup etc.)
  • Proven experience of working and communicating with the general public
  • Demonstrable experience of setting up and maintaining accurate records
  • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • General understanding of the job and how it contributes to the team and the wider profession
  • Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities and the importance of working within a culturally diverse environment
  • Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
  • Desirable criteria

  • An awareness of the effects of hearing problems in children
  • Skills/Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Excellent newborn baby handling skills (Birth – 3 months)
  • Ability to relate in a sensitive manner to vulnerable clients
  • Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload
  • Ability to deal with a range of stressful situations in a professional manner
  • Competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Other Requirements

    Essential criteria

  • Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
  • General Guidance for Applicants

    The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

    The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.

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