• Job Description

  Req#: C9439-2526-0445?language=en&page=111&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  In this role you will work as part of a team based at UHND, screening the hearing of newborn babies, on the maternity ward, in outpatient clinics and on the Special Care Unit. This will include using technical equipment and entering data onto the National Hearing screening database as well as liaising with parents and other professionals.

  Further information about the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme can also be found on the NHS website (search Newborn Hearing Screening.

  This position is based at Darlington Memorial Hospital, with some requirement to cover shifts across the Trust.

  Main duties of the job

  In this role you will work as part of a team based at DMH, screening the hearing of newborn babies, on the maternity ward, in outpatient clinics (some are community based) and on the Special Care Unit. This will include using technical equipment and entering data onto the National Hearing screening database as well as liaising with parents and other professionals. Full training and induction will be provided for the successful candidates. Some of the training will take place at Darlington, Durham and/or Bishop Auckland. The hours are worked on a rolling shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays as we offer 7 day cover on the wards. We require all applicants to have 4 GCSEs grades A*-C (9-5) or equivalent, including Maths and English.

  About us

  If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

  You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

  We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

  We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

  Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

  Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

  For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

  From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

  Details

  Date posted

  04 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  C9439-2526-0445

  Job locations

  Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

  Hollyhurst Road

  Darlington

  County Durham

  DL3 6HX

  
  

  University Hospital Of North Durham

  North Road

  Durham

  DH1 5TW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Screening the hearing of newborn babies on wards, in clinics and on SCBU and children's wards.

  Uploading the screening results to our national data base.

  Processing all uploaded results.

  Use of Smart4Hearing IT system.

  Arranging clinic appointments and all associated admin (letters, phone calls, text reminders etc).

  Ensuring national targets are met.

  Working as part of a small hearing screening team.

  Completing mandatory training and hearing screening e-learning as requested.

  Completing External Competency Assessment.

  Completing Level 3 Heath Screener Diploma.

  The role will initially be 13 x 6.25 hour shifts per 4 weeks.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Screening the hearing of newborn babies on wards, in clinics and on SCBU and children's wards.

  Uploading the screening results to our national data base.

  Processing all uploaded results.

  Use of Smart4Hearing IT system.

  Arranging clinic appointments and all associated admin (letters, phone calls, text reminders etc).

  Ensuring national targets are met.

  Working as part of a small hearing screening team.

  Completing mandatory training and hearing screening e-learning as requested.

  Completing External Competency Assessment.

  Completing Level 3 Heath Screener Diploma.

  The role will initially be 13 x 6.25 hour shifts per 4 weeks.

  Person Specification

  Special Requirements

  Essential

  • Ability to develop new skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team, but also independently.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritise own workload to meet the needs of the service.
  • Understanding and empathy with staff, patients and relatives needs.
  • Effective listening skills Proven ability to manage priorities under pressure Friendly and caring manner demonstrate ability in dealing sympathetically and sensitively with people.
  • Ability to manage own time/workload to meet specific targets.
  • Ability to work extra hours on occasions.
  • Able to work at other hospitals or community sites within the NHSP area as required.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • 4 x GCSE grade 4 (C) or above, including maths and English.
  • Willingness to undertake External competency Assessment and Health Screener Diploma (L3).

  Desirable

  • IT qualification.
  • NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care or similar.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Team working skills.
  • Ability to handle newborn babies with the appropriate level of care and attention.
  • Good IT skills to facilitate accurate use of patient management system, networked and/or electronic policies, forms & documents.
  • Excellent communication skills to work effectively with parents who may be very tired, emotional, and / or distressed.
  • Excellent organisational skills.

  Desirable

  • Care experience within Neonatal Intensive Care or Maternity Experience of working with technical equipment.
  • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

  Special Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the English newborn hearing screening programme protocols and guidelines.
  • Understanding of patient confidentiality.

  Desirable

  • Deaf awareness.
  • Awareness of cultural issues.

  Person Specification

  Special Requirements

  Essential

  • Ability to develop new skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team, but also independently.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritise own workload to meet the needs of the service.
  • Understanding and empathy with staff, patients and relatives needs.
  • Effective listening skills Proven ability to manage priorities under pressure Friendly and caring manner demonstrate ability in dealing sympathetically and sensitively with people.
  • Ability to manage own time/workload to meet specific targets.
  • Ability to work extra hours on occasions.
  • Able to work at other hospitals or community sites within the NHSP area as required.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • 4 x GCSE grade 4 (C) or above, including maths and English.
  • Willingness to undertake External competency Assessment and Health Screener Diploma (L3).

  Desirable

  • IT qualification.
  • NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care or similar.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Team working skills.
  • Ability to handle newborn babies with the appropriate level of care and attention.
  • Good IT skills to facilitate accurate use of patient management system, networked and/or electronic policies, forms & documents.
  • Excellent communication skills to work effectively with parents who may be very tired, emotional, and / or distressed.
  • Excellent organisational skills.

  Desirable

  • Care experience within Neonatal Intensive Care or Maternity Experience of working with technical equipment.
  • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

  Special Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the English newborn hearing screening programme protocols and guidelines.
  • Understanding of patient confidentiality.

  Desirable

  • Deaf awareness.
  • Awareness of cultural issues.

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

  Hollyhurst Road

  Darlington

  County Durham

  DL3 6HX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

  Hollyhurst Road

  Darlington

  County Durham

  DL3 6HX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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