This is an exciting opportunity to join a team providing Newborn Hearing Screening for babies across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the rural West of Dorset. We are looking to recruit either existing screeners wishing to work within the Dorset service, or individuals new to screening who have an interest in working with families with newborn babies.
We wish to recruit to a 25-hour post, worked over 5 days between Monday and Friday. The hours will be 9:00am to 2:00pm each day.
You will join a small team of nine people who work closely together to ensure we deliver this important screening service to all new babies in Dorset. Although we work remotely, travelling directly from home to community clinic locations each day, we maintain close communication using a range of digital resources as well as the telephone. We pride ourselves on having a responsive support system in place and a strong team ethos.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
To deliver Newborn Hearing Screening to babies in community settings across Dorset, including a small number of home visits.
To deliver screening in line with national programme standards.
To communicate effectively with parents and families, providing clear information and reassurance throughout the screening process.
To ensure accurate and timely recording of screening outcomes using relevant IT systems.
To travel independently to community locations, working autonomously while maintaining close communication with the wider team.
To support the administrative function of the team, including arranging appointments for families.
To complete a Level 3 Screening Diploma as well as ongoing professional development
Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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