NECSWS Hiring For Newborn Hearing Screener at Cork, County Cork Full Time

POSITION BASED IN CUMH, Cork.

This is a Part Time (22.5 Hrs per week) role spread over 3 days which includes weekends.

Come join us and make a difference in the world!

We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of new-born babies.

You’ll be joining 3,500+ colleagues across the globe and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to deliver amazing public services.

We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.

We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.

Discover more at www.necsws.com

Job Description

This role is reporting directly to the Regional Coordinator. Working in a team undertaking the screening of babies in the first few days of their new life, you will be a reliable individual with good communication skills and at ease working with mothers and very young babies. You will be passionate about delivering a family friendly yet professional experience for both mother and baby during the screening process.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
To promote a professional, welcoming, and caring environment – endorsing a family friendly approach to care.

Communicate with and provide information for parents concerning hearing screening – obtain parental consent

To carry out the hearing screening of new-born babies

To inform parents of the screen outcome as dictated by Local & National Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) protocols.

Record clinical and test data accurately and ensure a timely transfer of information to the manager.

To ensure patients and families retain their dignity, privacy, and individuality always and maintain the confidentiality of the data.

Be aware of child protection issues and adhere to local procedures.

To maintain up to date knowledge of procedures and policies relevant to this post.

To always ensure the safety and security of equipment and report any problems to the Hearing Screening Operational and Regional Coordinator at the earliest opportunity.

To take part in a rota to cover sickness and annual leave of colleagues as appropriate.

To be able to work flexibly when required.

Qualifications

Excellent Customer Service Skills.

Proven record of working with people.

Strong IT skills are essential for this role.

Healthcare background is desirable

Additional Information

Employees of NEC Software Solutions are entitled to the following Company funded benefits:

A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions

The role offers a competitive salary

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the EU. Documentary evidence will be required.

At NEC, the health and safety of our colleagues and protection of the environment are paramount and a measure of our success. We strive to ensure a safe working environment and arrangements to support this.

All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting/GARDA and reference checks

NEC is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.