Newborn Hearing Screening Local Manager

The Newborn Hearing Screening Programme plays a vital role in identifying babies with hearing difficulties at the earliest possible stage, helping to ensure timely support and intervention. As Local Manager, you will lead a committed team of Hearing Screeners, delivering a high-quality screening service to approximately 5,500 babies each year across Hull and East Yorkshire. Screening is undertaken shortly after birth within the hospital setting and at local community clinics. Previous experience within the NHSP and completion of Local Manager training would be advantageous; however, comprehensive training can be provided through the national NHSP e-learning programme, internal development opportunities, and external clinical assessment. Appointment to the post will be subject to the successful completion of the required training. This is a 30-hour-per-week role, worked across four days, comprising three managerial days and one clinical screening day as part of the rota. Flexibility is essential, as the screening service operates seven days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. Current screener shifts are generally 7:00am to 3:00pm This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that has a lasting impact on children and their families, while leading a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding care and early intervention across our communities.

We are looking for a candidate educated to degree level or equivalent experience, with a proven track record of leadership or management responsibility, equivalent specialist knowledge gained through experience, is also essential.,

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience of supporting and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a compassionate and family-centred approach.
• Knowledge of hearing conditions, child development, and experience of working with children and families, which would be advantageous.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Experience in performance management, audit, service improvement, and the development of policies and procedures.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to accurately collect, record and analyse data.
In addition to managing the service, you will undertake newborn hearing screens using specialist equipment, maintain accurate records, and work closely with parents, healthcare professionals and external partners to ensure an exceptional patient experience. As the role may involve travel between screening sites and attendance at regional or national training events, a full driving licence and use of a car, or reasonable alternative means of transport, is essential.

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.