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Job overview

• To identify which babies require screening.
• To liaise effectively with parents, team members and other health care professionals.
• To carry out the hearing screening of new-borns within the Maternity services and accurately record clinical and test data.
• To promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment endorsing a Family Friendly approach to care.
• To maintain up to date knowledge of procedures and policies relevant to this post.
• To maintain the confidentiality of the babies and their families at all times.
• To ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times and report any problems to the Hearing Screening local manager at the earliest opportunity.
• To ensure patients and families retain their dignity, privacy and individuality at all times.
• Be aware of child protection issues and adhere to local procedures

****Please note we are not eligible to sponsor for this post**** 

Main duties of the job

• To promote a professional, welcoming, and caring environment endorsing a Family Friendly approach to care within a small team of new-born hearing screeners at Peterborough City Hospital.
• This role encompasses work on a busy and dynamic postnatal care settings as well as the neonatal intensive care unit and community settings.
• To provide the new-born hearing screening programme in line with the NHS screening commissioned services.
• The post holder will be fully trained whilst undertaking the role and will be supported to complete a level 3 NVQ programme specific to the new-born hearing screening programme.

*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.