Job summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT), in the Lincolnshire Newborn hearing screening team for a band 4 senior screener. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed screener, who will support the Manager and is able to supervise existing staff and train new staff.
Main duties of the job
* To support Local Manager and the screening team by taking responsibility for the delivery and the day-to-day management of all aspects of the programme
* To perform regular data quality checks, including searches on the hearing screening database to ensure that all babies are seen in a timely manner
* To manage and monitor hearing screen outpatient clinics.
* To maintain screening equipment and ensure QA checks are performed,
* To lead the hearing screening team and line manage their activity
* To prepare and maintain staff rotas via e-rostering
* To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff
* To organise and actively participate in the induction programme of new staff and their subsequent training.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
Details
Date posted: 07 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 357-LN-575-25-QIA1068-B
Job locations: Lincoln County Hospital, Lincoln, LN2 5QY
Job responsibilities
Please see the person specification for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
* NVQ in Health at level 4
* Health Screener Diploma in Hearing Screening / Equivalent qualification in Audiology
Desirable:
* Relevant childcare qualifications
Previous Experience
Essential:
* Previous relevant experience as a Newborn Hearing Screener
Desirable:
* Leadership/Management experience
Evidence of Knowledge and Skills
Essential:
* Good baby handling skills
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Competent computer skills in work and excel
* Ability to manage own workload and delegate
* Experience of working in a constantly changing environment
* Self-motivated and effective team player
Desirable:
* Ability to expand on basic skills and existing knowledge
Specific Requirements
Essential:
* Ability to communicate sensitive and confidential information
* Flexibility to work 7 days a week (Rota basis)
* Driving licence holder (to travel to community clinics).
Desirable:
* Access to transport
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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