Audiologist

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare facility in the UK is seeking a dedicated Audiologist to work within a specialized department. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in paediatric audiology, involving diagnostic assessments, fitting and maintaining hearing aids, and collaborating with a team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience, as well as a desire to contribute to research and service improvement. A supportive environment is ensured for your professional growth.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Research experience

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC/AHCS registered.
• Post qualification experience in paediatric settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments on children.
• Fit and manage hearing aids.
• Ensure adherence to protocols.
• Support and develop audiology services.
• Participate in departmental research.

Skills

Diagnostic audiological assessments

Hearing aid fitting and maintenance

Liaison with healthcare professionals

Research participation

Education

BSc in Audiology or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• To be able to perform basic diagnostic audiological assessments on children including a range of behavioural assessments of all ages.
• Fitting and maintaining a range of NHS and commercial hearing aids including BAHA, BTE, Open fit, Receiver in the Canal, Cros/BiCros. Provision of follow up care in regards to hearing aid management.
• Ensure local and national protocols for test procedures are adhered to.
• Liaise with other professionals involved in child's care such as teachers of the deaf, speech therapy, hearing therapist and psychologist as clinical need requires.
• To support monitoring and updating audiological protocols within the Audiology Department in liaison with the Lead Audiologist and Senior Audiologists.
• To support and develop plans for the improvements of Audiology services.
• To participate in the maintenance and updating of relevant hearing aid and audiological databases.
• To carry out all general administration relating to the Audiology Department, including writing of reports for children on allocated case load.
• Actively participate in departmental research as required by developing and planning research studies and publishing results in appropriate journals.

About the Post

The post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop your experience in Paediatric Audiology in a unique setting. The department has close links to the Cochlear Implant team.

There will be many opportunities to learn with the unique patient population found here alongside excellent CPD opportunities (Internal & External). Research experience is desirable with several active studies running.

Qualifications

You will need a BSc in Audiology or equivalent. You must also be HCPC/AHCS registered and have post qualification paediatric experience in the NHS or equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.