Job Title: NHSP Site Lead
The NHSP Site Lead will support the Local Programme Manager in managing the West Surrey Newborn Hearing Screening Programme across multiple hospital sites and outpatient clinics. The role includes day-to-day operational management of the local team of newborn hearing screeners, ensuring adherence to national quality standards and local protocols. Responsibilities include direct involvement in newborn hearing screening, line management of staff, and training and supervision of new recruits.
The post holder will contribute to the strategic development of the service, ensuring effective service delivery through high-quality clinical practices, data management, and multi-disciplinary collaboration, all while maintaining a compassionate, inclusive, collaborative, and inspiring approach to care.
Responsibilities
1. Demonstrate a high level of competence in screening practice according to national and local protocols.
2. Prioritise and screen babies in inpatient and outpatient settings, including postnatal wards and neonatal intensive care units.
3. Accurately document screening results in patient records and the national database.
4. Communicate screening results and processes to parents sensitively, addressing concerns and questions.
5. Carry out quality assurance checks of equipment used, ensuring safety and security, and report any issues promptly. Ensure faulty equipment is removed from use immediately.
6. Refer babies for audiological assessment in line with national protocols.
Managerial Responsibilities
1. Provide line management to Band 4 and 3 hearing screeners, including performance reviews and training needs assessments.
Development and Staff Wellbeing
We prioritize your growth and personal happiness. From the moment you join us, we are committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive environment. We support colleagues in research, quality improvement, and innovation, regardless of role or level.
To support your wellbeing, we offer resources such as an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, a dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, a 24/7 employee assistance programme, and other support activities.
We also celebrate your efforts through weekly ‘shoutouts’, patient feedback, and awards.
We look forward to welcoming you across our organization.
Contact for Further Details / Informal Visits
Name: Hayley Moore
Job Title: NHSP Local Manager
Email: h.moore9@nhs.net
Telephone: 07825 834454
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