Newborn Hearing Screener

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) 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 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.,

• 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

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.