About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

• To work as a member of the team, responsible for the hearing screening of all newborn babies born or resident in Lanarkshire, under the supervision of the Audiology Deputy Service Manager.
• To collect and record accurately all clinical and test data relevant to the screening process.
• To relate test outcomes in a sympathetic manner to parents/carers.
• The post holder may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties such as working within the wider Audiology Service.

The working pattern for this role is Monday - Sunday, 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm

In this key role, you will:

• To provide a high quality hearing screening service in accordance with national and local guidelines.
• To ensure a family friendly approach by providing a professional and caring attitude throughout the screening process.
• To maintain the confidentiality of the babies and their families at all times.
• To ensure parental anxiety is kept to a minimum throughout the screening process by providing appropriate information to the family.

What You'll Bring:

• SVQ III in health or social care or equivalent experience working in the role.
• Completed a four-week practical training programme delivered by the Audiology Deputy Service Manager and the Screening Supervisor.
• Satisfactory outcome for Theory & Practical Assessment.
• Understanding of how each type of screening equipment works and how to use them properly.
• Knowledge of ear anatomy and different types of hearing loss.
• A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Jackie Andrew, Operational Audiology/Newborn screening Manager on jackie.andrew@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Anna Zastawnik-Baran Recruitment Administrator on Anna.Zastawnik-Baran@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk