About NBHSW - Roles within NBHSW
Director
The Director has overall responsibility for the management, quality assurance and evaluation of all aspects of the screening programme.
Associate Director
The Associate Director is the programme’s professional lead and manages the programme on a day to day basis on behalf of the Director of Screening Services, overseeing the development and maintenance of policies and standards. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Screening Services.
Divisional Coordinator
The Divisional Coordinators are responsible for the day to day management of screening, ensuring the provision of a high quality screening programme through to the completion of the assessment procedure. The Divisional Coordinators report to the Associate Director.
Programme Manager
The Programme Managers are responsible for the day to day management of the provision of screening in their geographical area on behalf of the Divisional Coordinator. The Programme Managers report to the Divisional Coordinator professionally and Head of Administration managerially. They line manage the Assistant Programme Managers, screeners and administrative staff within their division.
Assistant Programme Manager
The Assistant Programme Managers are responsible for the day to day management of the provision of screening in their geographical area and report to the Divisional Programme Manager. They line manage/supervise screening and administrative staff.
Screeners
The screeners are responsible for screening babies in hospital and in the community, accurately recording clinical test data and for completing administrative tasks. There are now two levels of screener. Existing screeners are eligible to apply for vacant Screener 1 positions following completion of two years in post and the BTEC qualification. The Screener 1 position has additional responsibilities in relation to promotion of NBHSW and training.
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Administrative and Clerical
Clerks provide administrative and secretarial support to the screeners, programme managers and divisional coordinators.
Audiologist
Audiology support is provided for sites providing assessment and is managed by the Trust, but reports to the Divisional Co-ordinator on all matters relating to the NBHSW programme. The audiologist is responsible for the assessment of the baby including diagnostic test, liaison with the Professional Lead, supporting the Technical Supervisor and assisting in training of screeners.
Professional Lead
The Professional Lead is responsible for clinical decision making in the care pathway, liaison with other professionals and co-ordinating the service after the assessment procedure, ensuring information flow regarding individual babies and assisting in training of screeners.
Technical Support
Technical Support is provided for each of the sites providing screening and is managed by the Trust, but reports to the Programme Manager and Audiologist on all matters relating to the NBHSW programme. The Technical Support is responsible for trouble-shooting equipment and IT, providing information, support and training for the screeners, ensuring the screening equipment is properly maintained and ensuring data collection.