Advanced Paediatric Audiologist 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Post

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in the South West is looking for an Advanced Paediatric Audiologist for a 12-month fixed-term maternity post. The role involves conducting audiometric tests, providing clinical rehabilitation services, and training staff. A qualified candidate should hold a relevant Master's degree and be registered as a Clinical Physiologist in Audiology. This position offers a chance to work in a vibrant city known for its leisure facilities and may include a relocation package.

Benefits

Relocation package may be available

Qualifications

• Proven evidence of recent CPD.
• Highly developed specialist proven knowledge in audiology.
• Research experience such as conference presentations or clinical audits.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes audiometric tests on in/outpatients.
• Provides expert clinical service in rehabilitation of children with hearing loss.
• Updates own professional knowledge, keeping abreast of new technology.
• Counselling patients and parents regarding hearing loss management.

Skills

Good communication skills

Effective influencing skills

Teaching and mentoring skills

Ability to facilitate change

Education

MSc in Audiological Science or equivalent

Registered as Clinical Physiologist in Audiology

Job description

Advanced Paediatric Audiologist 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Post

We are delighted to advertise. We have a very busy but friendly department in the largest NHS organisation on the south west Peninsula. We work with 8 ENT specialists, paediatricians, teachers of the deaf and other colleagues, striving to provide an excellent multi‑disciplinary service for children of all ages with permanent and temporary hearing loss. We have IQIPS accreditation for parts of our paediatric and adult service. We are seeking an experienced audiologist to join us in the beautiful part of the country, serving a large mixed urban and rural population. You will be expected to have a BSc in Audiology or BAA Parts 1 & 2 plus recognised higher training with demonstrable post‑qualification experience or MSc plus CAC/HTS or STP. Given the changes in education and training over time, of course equivalent experience and qualifications will be considered. Plymouth is a vibrant city, and we have a wide variety of excellent leisure facilities on our doorstep. Subject to meeting certain criteria a relocation package may be available for this post.

Contact Details: Sarah Worrell (Paediatric Audiology Joint Team Leader)

Email: [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

• Undertakes audiometric tests on in/outpatients.
• Provides expert clinical service in rehabilitation of children with hearing loss and tinnitus.
• Assists with clinical supervision and training of trainee staff.
• Updates own professional knowledge, keeping abreast of new technology.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

About us

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Duties

• Take social histories and listening needs assessments in infants and children, including newborns, and occasionally adults, and combine these with diagnostic test results to develop individual management plans.
• Take accurate aural impressions of infants and children, and occasionally adults.
• Modify ear moulds using the range of laboratory equipment available.
• Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needs assessment and diagnostic test results.
• Accurately fit digital hearing aids to infants and children, including newborns, using real‑ear/probe microphone measurements.
• Follow‑up to enable fine tuning of digital hearing aids based on objective and subjective assessments of development and onward referral to other specialist services.
• Provide counselling to patients and parents/carers regarding the nature and extent of any hearing loss, and the options on how this could be managed.
• Manage distressed or angry patients sensitively, especially when disclosing test results and management options.
• Provide audiological management to patients with significant co‑morbidity, including mental health problems and learning difficulties.
• Ensure patients and parents/carers are fully aware of the use of any devices issued.
• Fault finding to provide a timely hearing aid repair service.
• Manage complex cases, including taking referrals from junior and specialist staff.
• Provide expert advice to other staff, including wards, health visitors and ENT.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered as Clinical Physiologist in Audiology (RCCP) OR Clinical Scientist in Audiology (HCPC)
• MSc in Audiological Science or equivalent OR
• MSc level of expertise in a specialist area of audiology with BSc in Audiology or equivalent qualification.
• STP, HTS in paediatrics, CAC, or equivalent experiential learning

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven evidence of recent CPD
• Highly developed specialist proven knowledge
• Research – conference presentations, peer‑reviewed articles or equivalent
• Clinical audit

Aptitude and Abilities

• Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
• Effective influencing skills – in general and with senior health‑care professionals.
• Teaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to facilitate change within the work area.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part‑time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

216‑AM‑DD7663351