Advanced Paediatric Audiologist

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Basildon is seeking an Advanced Audiologist to join their Paediatric Audiology team. Responsibilities include advanced hearing assessments, implementing care programs, and liaising with local educational specialists. The ideal candidate will have expertise in paediatric audiology and exceptional communication skills essential for counseling families. Opportunities for professional development are available within the organization.

Qualifications

• Fully competent in advanced paediatric hearing assessment.
• Experience in behavioral testing including visual reinforcement audiometry.
• Ability to counsel parents of newly diagnosed deaf babies and children.

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate testing programme for each individual case.
• Implement programme of care based on results obtained.
• Responsible for paediatric service provision and staff planning.

Skills

Exceptional communication abilities

Knowledge of global child development

Education

Qualification in Audiology

Tools

Evoked potentials equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• You will be able to identify appropriate testing programme for each individual case and interpret results, including complex cases.
• You will be able to identify and implement programme of care based on results obtained, consistent with current professional body protocols and new developments in the science of Audiology.
• Exceptional communication abilities are required for counselling parents of newly diagnosed deaf babies and children. Understanding of grief counselling will be vital.
• You will be responsible for paediatric service provision, and able to deputise for manager when necessary. This will require planning time of junior staff and establishing of training programmes.
• Be liaison for local Specialist Teachers of the Deaf to ensure children benefit from the prescribed amplification and radio aid provision in educational setting, reviewing cases as necessary.
• Be lead for paediatric audit and journal study.
• To assist in the policy formulation of the Paediatric service. This will impact on other services including ENT and community audiology.
• Ensure correct use of evoked potentials equipment and ensure equipment is giving accurate data.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Audiologist to join us in the Paediatric Audiology team at Basildon and Thurrock Hospitals to develop our family friendly hearing service.

You will be fully competent in all areas of advanced paediatric hearing assessment, including evoked potential (including under anaesthetic in operating theatre), behavioural testing including visual reinforcement audiometry. Have knowledge of global child development.

Selection processes

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn\'t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Band

Band 7

Organisation context

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.