Paediatric Audiologist

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated audiologist to join a friendly community-based paediatric audiology team. This permanent full-time role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality care to children aged 0-18, utilizing various diagnostic testing methods. You will work in purpose-built facilities while contributing to service improvement initiatives aimed at achieving IQUIPS accreditation. Join a supportive team that values collaboration and professional development, and enjoy generous annual leave and NHS discounts as part of your employment package.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS discount access

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric audiology and diagnostic testing.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct paediatric diagnostic hearing assessments.
• Collaborate with audiologists and assist in service development.

Skills

Paediatric Diagnostic Testing

Visual Reinforcement Audiometry

Performance Audiometry

Pure Tone Audiometry

Tympanometry

Otoscopy

Speech Tests

Education

Degree in Audiology or related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated audiologist with experience and knowledge of paediatric diagnostic testing for a permanent full-time Band 6 position within a busy but friendly community-based paediatric audiology team.

The role involves collaborating with existing paediatric audiologists and assistant staff across three purpose-built audiology test facilities in Leeds.

The post holder will support the service clinically under the supervision of the Audiology Team Manager, carrying out paediatric diagnostic hearing assessments and making onward referrals to hospital ENT and audiology services.

Service improvement and development are central to the vision for the community paediatric audiology service. The post holder will contribute to service development as it progresses towards IQUIPS accreditation.

The team holds monthly meetings covering clinical and child protection supervision topics, with staff encouraged to contribute.

Main duties of the job

Clinical duties include delivering high-quality care to patients through face-to-face appointments in three soundproof paediatric rooms located at St Georges Centre in Middleton Leeds, Armley Moor Health Centre, and Chapeltown Health Centre.

Diagnostic testing of children aged 0-18 years using Visual Reinforcement Audiometry, Performance Audiometry, Pure Tone Audiometry, TEAOE testing, Otoscopy, Tympanometry, and speech tests (including Parrot+).

Service improvement tasks include writing and implementing SOPs for any additional service offerings.

The current clinic schedule runs Monday to Wednesday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Thursday to Friday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, with flexible administrative time allocated weekly for clinical admin and service development.

Adverts may close early once the maximum number of applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across Leeds, including home visits, local health centres, and community hospitals. We collaborate with other Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council. Our culture is rooted in strong values, with a focus on delivering high-quality care. In our latest CQC report, we were rated 'Good', with 'Outstanding' for caring in Adult Services.

Perks of the job

Benefits include generous annual leave and NHS discount access. Full details are available at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk under the 'Join Our Team' tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is contingent upon proof of right to work in the UK, such as UK or Irish citizenship, EU settlement scheme status, or valid work visa. If you do not have the right to work and sponsorship is not available, please consider your eligibility before applying.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.