Newborn Hearing Screener

☞ Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Milton Keynes South East

Category: Health / Medical Care

Industry: Hospitals Health Care

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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Department: Newborn Hearing Screening ProgrammeBand: 3Salary:£21,730 to £23,177 pro rataHours: 26 hours – 6.30hr shifts, 4 days each week all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible workingOur level 2 Neonatal Unit at Milton Keynes currently cares for approximately 400 infants per year with a variety of neonatal medical problems in Intensive, High Dependency, Special Care and Outreach.Our screening team currently consists of 4 Newborn hearing screeners, one senior screener and one local manager who work effectively as a team and who liaise with Audiologists and a variety of support staff within the trust.The post requires being able to work well as part of a team and also on your own initiative. You must be methodical and well organised, and it is essential for you to be able to prioritise your own workload to ensure that all babies are offered a screen. You must be able to remain calm when under pressure as you may be required to cover busy postnatal wards and clinics alone. An adaptable approach to the role, including administrative aspects, is important.For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:Neonatal Matron Lisa Viola onlisa.viola@mkuh.nhs.uk or 01908 997165For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Julie Stones NHSP Team Manager on julia.stones@mkuh.nhs.uk on 01908 997329Interview Date: TBCThe Post Holder Will Be Expected To
  • Provide clinical and managerial leadership on the unit
  • Link closely with the multidisciplinary team within the hospital and within the BLMK LMNS and Thames Valley & Wessex ODN.
  • Ensure that action is taken within the unit to empower Nurses in providing demonstrably high standards of care in a clean and safe environment
  • Act as a champion for quality and equality of standards and patient care within the unit.
  • Be responsible for policy development, implementation, monitoring, education and audit.
  • Develop the neonatal service as required
  • Be willing to develop HR and budgetary management skills
What We Are Looking For
  • Experience in leadership in neonatal services
  • Expert clinical skills
  • Organised, and able to prioritise own time and manage competing demands across a range of projects
  • Diligent, with excellent attention to detail
  • Willing and able to work independently and autonomously
  • Confident and competent in use of IT as a primary method of communication
  • Articulate, with highly developed communication skills
  • Sound judgement and reasoning when responding to stakeholders
Family centred care is central to the unit ethos. The successful applicant will be influential in maintaining the team spirit and ensuring that the care provided is safe, high quality and compassionate.BenefitsAt MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package includingYou can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours.
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Great flexible working opportunities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Lease car scheme
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • On site nursery (chargeable)
  • Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients.The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Viola Job title: Neonatal Matron Email address: lisa.viola@mkuh.nhs.uk
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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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