Newborn Hearing Screener

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Newborn Hearing Screener The closing date is 13 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary 1 part-time (30 hrs) post, over 5 days, 08:30 - 14:30 We are looking for motivated, conscientious individuals with a flexible approach to join our team. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential preferably with experience of working with young babies and children. The post requires being able to work well as part of a team and also on your own initiative. You must be methodical and well organised and it is essential for you to be able to prioritise your own workload to ensure thatall babies are screened. You must be able to remain calm when under pressure as you will frequently be required to cover busy postnatal wards and clinics alone. Qualified to GSCE standard (or equivalent) is a minimal requirement and basic computer skills and deaf awareness would also be an advantage. You will be required to travel, therefore a valid driving license and access to a vehicle would be desirable. Main duties of the job Identify on a daily basis which babies require screening by using the Smart for Hearing (S4H) and other relevant hospital systems, in addition to liaising with the ward staff. Carry out the newborn hearing screen within national and local protocols using automated equipment without direct supervision. Ensure results are given to parents/carers and are delivered to primary care teams and follow-up services. Accurately and legibly record clinical and test data, both written and electronically, taking responsibility for the data. Responsible for monitoring stock levels and ordering stock and non-stock items.Ability to study independently and complete work sheets, case studies and reflection document.Planning and organisational tasks / duties Responsible for planning and organising workload and clinic sessions. About us Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator. We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington. Details Date posted 29 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum Incl HCAS (Fringe) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 396-8294005-DE-GV-Y Job locations Ashford and St Peters Guildford Road Chertsey KT16 0PZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities ***Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification*** NB: ensure any supporting statements align with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria. Job description Job responsibilities ***Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in th