Audiologist

Great Ormond Street Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital is seeking a Paediatric Audiologist for a permanent opportunity in their Audiology Team. The role offers a unique chance to work with a diverse patient population while contributing to research efforts and providing essential audiology services. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, clinical experience, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Post qualification minimum 12 months paediatric experience is required.
• Participation in research is desirable.
• Experience fitting Bone Anchored hearing devices.

Responsibilities

• Full range of audiological testing and assessments for children.
• Create management plans for children with hearing aids.
• Conduct clinical appointments independently.

Skills

Audiological testing

Behavioral assessment of children

Fitting hearing aids

Clinical appointments management

Auditing good working practice

Sign language communication

Education

BSc or MSc in Audiological Science

Registration with Health Professions Council

Job description

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Due to an Internal promotion, we are offering an opportunity for a Paediatric Audiologist to join the Audiology Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital on a permanent basis.

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.

Main duties of the job

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. 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our always values
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.

Education, training and qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Audiological Science (or equivalent)
• Registration with Health Professions Council / RCCP (or working towards registration)
• Participation in research

Skills and abilities

• Competent at carrying out a full range of audiological testing
• Competent at independently behaviorally assessing children developmentally over the age of 3 years.
• Competent at taking a lead in behaviorally assessing children developmentally under the age of 3 years.
• Competent at fitting a wide range of hearing aids
• Competent at taking a lead in clinical appointments and creating a management plan for children with hearing aids
• Ability to demonstrate good working practice through auditing
• Ability to communicate using sign language

Experience/Knowledge

• Post qualification minimum 12 months paediatric experience, including experience in paediatric assessment and management
• Up to date knowledge of testing and current practices in audiology
• Knowledge of health service practices and understanding of clinical governance
• Interest and aptitude for research and development of the clinical service
• Experience fitting Bone Anchored hearing devices