Band 6 Paediatric Audiologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leicester; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Community Paediatric Audiologist to lead diagnostic clinics for children aged 6 months to 19 years, using specialist behavioural techniques and advanced middle-ear tests. You will work autonomously within national and local protocols, maintain accurate electronic records, and participate in audits.

Travel across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is required, so a driving licence and vehicle access are essential.

Qualifikationen

• BSc in Audiology or equivalent qualification.
• HCPC registration as an audiologist.
• Recent postgraduate experience in paediatric hearing assessment.

Aufgaben

• Lead diagnostic clinics and assess hearing of children 6 months to 19 years using specialist behavioural techniques and middle ear tests.
• Work autonomously within national and local protocols and be accountable for own work.
• Lead review clinics for children with confirmed hearing loss or risk factors, and decide on referral or monitoring.
• Apply highly specialist paediatric skills with very young children or those with complex needs.
• Participate in audit and research to develop clinical practice.
• Keep accurate, timely electronic records including referrals, in line with standards.
• Travel to healthcare settings across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Kenntnisse

Organisational skills

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Sensitivity to children & families

Calm, methodical under pressure

Independent yet collaborative

Ausbildung

BSc in Audiology

Jobbeschreibung

A post in the Community Paediatric Audiology Assessment Service at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where a small team runs community diagnostic hearing tests for children aged 6 months to 19 years. The audiologist leads diagnostic and review clinics, decides on referral or monitoring, and works autonomously within national and local protocols. The work is diagnostic only, with no rehabilitation, and involves travel across several healthcare settings, so a vehicle is needed. Recent postgraduate paediatric assessment experience is essential.

What the job involves

• Lead diagnostic clinics and assess the hearing of children and young people aged 6 months to 19 years using specialist behavioural techniques and advanced tests of middle ear function
• Work autonomously within national and local protocols and guidelines, and be professionally and legally accountable for own work, including patient management
• Lead review clinics for children with confirmed hearing loss or risk factors, and decide on further referral or monitoring
• Apply highly specialist paediatric skills with very young children, and with children or young people who have complex needs or challenging behaviour
• Take part in audit and research to develop own and the team's clinical practice
• Keep accurate, timely electronic records, including assessments and onward referrals, in line with core standards and trust policy
• Travel to healthcare settings across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc in Audiology or equivalent qualification

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as an audiologist

Experience

• Recent postgraduate experience in paediatric hearing assessment

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work sensitively with children and families
• Calm, methodical approach under pressure
• Flexible team player who can also work independently

Checks & eligibility

• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle during working hours
• Permission to work in the UK
• DBS disclosure where required

What’s offered

• Consideration of requests for alternative hours or varied working patterns under the flexible working policy