Newborn Hearing Screening Team Supervisory Lead

at  Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Job Responsibilities Promote Family Friendly Hearing services, providing accurate and detailed information to ensure informed consent. This will include tailoring communication methods and pursuing effective communication channels. Undertake clinical hearing screening Ensure accurate screening results are recorded on paper records, the screening equipment and on the National IT system To identify and report equipment faults in line with the equipment manufacture guidance Maintain and support an organised working environment for the screening team working in maternity, neonatal intensive care units and outpatient clinics. Liaising with immediate and local departments to ensure seamless follow up services Deal with telephone, email and face to face enquires including difficult conversations Undertake and participate in team meetings, appraisals and 1:1s Provide supervision and support using interpersonal and communication skills Plan rotas to allow for a 7 day screening coverage Support the administration function in line with achieving national KPIs Lead by example by maintaining a professional presence and adhering to the Trust policies and procedures Provide day to day leadership and support the Newborn Hearing Screening Manager in resolution of any operational or local issues that may arise.
Contributing to the development of new or existing processes. Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction for staff joining the team and the on going training, mentoring and supervision of screeners. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3/4 in equivalent health related studies or Experienced Newborn Hearing Screener with External Competency Assessment (ECA) or Equivalent Desirable Level 3 Diploma in Health Screening (hearing) or working towards Knowledge Essential Knowledge of national IT systems, Smart4Hearing Desirable Knowledge of the Newborn Hearing Screening programme standards and KPIs Experience Essential Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to work independently using autonomy Experience of working with confidential information and relevant policies Skills and Abilities Essential Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including virtual platforms Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to organise conflicting demands Ability to lead the team and support the provision of clinical supervision Able to work independently; self motivated and as part of a team. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13

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