Paediatric Audiologist

NHS Jobs; Crawley; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Audiologist/Paediatric Clinical Scientist to deliver specialist paediatric audiology services within a multidisciplinary Child Development team.

You will perform VRA, play audiometry, pure tone audiometry, ABR/ASSR testing when appropriate, and oversee the fitting and verification of hearing aids with REMs/RECDs, while supervising junior staff and contributing to service improvements.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver specialist paediatric audiology services as part of a multidisciplinary Child Development team.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and management planning for paediatric patients.
• Perform Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA), play, and pure tone audiometry.
• Administer and interpret ABR and ASSR testing where appropriate.
• Oversee hearing aid assessment, fitting, verification (REMs/RECDs) and aftercare.
• Lead training and supervision of junior staff; contribute to service development and audits.

Descripción del empleo

As a Band 6 Paediatric Audiologist/Paediatric Clinical Scientist, you will be responsible for delivering specialist paediatric audiology services as part of a multidisciplinary Child Development team.

Key responsibilities include: Clinical Assessment and Management

• Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA)
• Play Audiometry
• Pure Tone Audiometry
• Speech Discrimination Testing
• Masking Techniques
• Acoustic Admittance Measurements
• Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs)
• Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)
• and Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR) testing where appropriate

Analyse and interpret complex assessment findings to support diagnosis and management planning.

Communicate assessment outcomes sensitively and effectively to children, parents and carers.

Work with families to provide advice, support and ongoing management for childhood hearing loss.

Hearing Rehabilitation Support hearing aid assessment, fitting and follow-up services.

Undertake hearing aid verification and validation procedures, including Real Ear Measurements (REMs) and measured RECDs.

Carry out hearing aid maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.

Take aural impressions and fit ear moulds for infants and children.

Provide advice regarding assistive listening devices and communication support.

Multidisciplinary Working

Work collaboratively with paediatricians, ENT services, speech and language therapists, sensory support services, school nurses, health visitors, GPs and social care teams.

Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and coordinated care planning.

Ensure timely referrals and effective communication with partner organisations.

Leadership, Training and Service Development

Support and supervise junior audiology staff and assistants as appropriate.

Contribute to staff induction, teaching and training activities.

Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.

Contribute to the development of clinical protocols, pathways and service objectives.

Support the development of patient information resources, online content and service communications where required.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain professional registration and practice within relevant professional and legal frameworks.

Participate fully in appraisal, clinical supervision and continuing professional development.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records using SystmOne.

Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection prevention, data protection and health and safety policies.

Contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred services in line with Trust values and national standards.

Additional Development Opportunities

Depending on experience and service requirements, the post holder may also have opportunities to:

Deliver hearing therapy services.

Lead training and support for school hearing screening programmes.

Support development of the Children's Audiology website and social media presence.

Participate in wider service development projects across Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.