About this role
Job summary
To support the delivery of Newborn Health Screening in Luton & Bedfordshire. The post holder will work under the direction and supervision of the Senior Newborn Hearing Screener and the Local NHSP Manager. In Maternity, NNU, Outpatient clinics and Children Centres - possibly home visits. The work base will be in Luton and Dunstable Hospital's maternity Wing on Daisy Ward.
To offer screening to all babies to refer those with no clear response to the appropriate Audiological service, ensuring early intervention to support child development.
Post includes training as required, Mandatory Training, External Clinical Assessment, Annual E - Learning and a NVQ level 3 Diploma to be achieved within 2 years of recruitment.
To provide a full service and screen babies prior to discharge it will be necessary for the post holder to work weekends on a rotational basis approximately 1: 3 weekends. Annual leave is pro rata; service cover is a team priority. The team do not work Bank Holidays.
"(Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 20/10/2026)"
Main duties of the job
To ensure the daily calibration, safety, and security of equipment, reporting any problems to the Senior Screener and or NHSP Manager.
To identify which babies, require screening by using the Smart 4 Hearing Database and the Maternity database and by liaising with the ward staff. Basic IT Skills are required.
To organise and prioritise workload with colleagues to cover postnatal wards, Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) Community Clinics and home visits, ensuring as many babies as possible have completed screening prior to discharge from hospital.
Able to report and handover any concerns of mother / baby's wellbeing. Data in put, e - referrals.
To organise and prepare for community clinics in order that babies are screened as early as possible.
To travel to other venues, set up and undertake NHSP screening in outpatient clinics and home visits on occasion.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
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Job description Job responsibilities
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/newborn-hearing-screening-programme-overview
To ensure the daily calibration, safety, and security of equipment, reporting any problems to the Senior Screener and or NHSP Manager.
To identify which babies, require screening by using the Smart 4 Hearing Database and the Maternity database and by liaising with the ward staff.
To organise and prioritise workload with colleagues to cover postnatal wards, Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) Community Clinics and home visits, ensuring as many babies as possible have completed screening prior to discharge from hospital.
Able to report and handover any concerns of mother / babys wellbeing.
To organise and prepare for community clinics in order that babies are screened as early as possible.
To travel to other venues, set up and undertake NHSP screening in outpatient clinics and home visits on occasion.
1. Monitor and record babies results in red books, Smart 4 Hearing and paediatric record.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records in accordance with service and organisational policies.
Complete appointment ledgers, referral forms, and distribute guidance and information to parents supporting informed choice.
Use of Translation options.
Use of case notes on Smart 4 Hearing to enable a transparent and quality assured data record.
Build positive relationships with families and carers.
Awareness of safeguarding issues and support of vulnerable families.
Encourage family involvement offering a Family Friendly Service
Gentle handling of all babies.
The post holder will be exposed to babies who vomit, regurgitate mucus and have vernix / body secretions.
'Please see JD and PS for detailed responsibilities'
Person Specification
Education & Experience Essential
Holds Level 4 GCSE Maths English Holds Level 2+ Diploma or equivalent Experience Handling Newborns Car driver/ owner Committed to training at level 3 Diploma and complete external Clinical assessment
Desirable
NHS. experience Experience in Newborn Hearing or other screening discipline. Experience supporting mpothers and newborns. Safeguarding experience
Record Keeping Essential
Can work within Trust Values Work with confidentiality/ handle sensitive data Experience in recording data, making appointments Excellent communication skills
Desirable
Able to do self directed study using academic software Upload results to database to enure timely recording of screens. use of Word, excel System 1, organisational database/ similar. maintain contemporaneous records
Physical Skills Essential
Has dexterity to use equipment and small consumables. Can be on feet most of the day and be able to negotiate tight areas to work in Has excellent infection control techniques Physically able to move trolleys, cots and equipment. Able to work 1:3 or 1:4 weekends a month
Desirable
Experience working in a ward and or Community Health environment. Be comfortable working with mothersand babies which could result in contact with bodily fluids. Work as a team member and on their own. Demonstrate flexibility to ensure service cover if required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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Employer details Employer name East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address Maternity Luton & Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
LUTON
LU4 0DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)