Paediatric Audiologist

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London is seeking an enthusiastic Audiologist to join the Paediatric Audiology team. The successful candidate will provide clinical support, conduct audiological assessments, and collaborate with patients, families, and clinicians. Ideal candidates will have a background in audiology with excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility to work in a busy environment. This position also offers training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a paediatric audiology department preferred.
• Registered with RCCP.
• Advanced knowledge of audiological test techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality Audiological assessments for children.
• Conduct full range of Audiological tests according to standards.
• Obtain informal consent and perform specialized procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

IT literacy

Numeracy

Experience with Auditbase

Education

BSc Audiology

BTEC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement

Registered to practice as an Audiologist

MSc in Audiological Science

British Sign Language Qualifications

Job description

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We require an enthusiastic person to provide clinical support to the multi-disciplinary Paediatric Audiology team at Hackney Ark and Royal London Hospital, with flexibility to travel to all Barts Health NHS Trust sites. Training will be provided to the right candidate.

The post holder will be required to work efficiently and effectively, liaising with patients, carers, clinicians and other service users as required. Candidates will be expected to undertake a range of clinical duties including paediatric audiology assessment and habilitation.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a busy environment; the applicant will preferably have experience working in a paediatric audiology department. You must be flexible and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in using Microsoft office software, IT literate and numerate is essential. Ideally the candidate will be experienced in using Auditbase.

Main duties of the job

To provide a quality Audiological assessment of children who present with hearing difficulties, with particular reference to the referrer and patient's relevant concerns.

To carry out a full range of Audiological tests and procedures in accordance with national professional standards and procedures, and local protocols.

To obtain informal consent from the patient (or carer) and carry out routine, advanced or specialised Audiological procedures, according to the clinical strategy within agreed local protocols, or as agreed with medical or senior staff.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

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

Qualifications

• BSc Audiology OR BTEC qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement & successfully completed both parts of BAAT I and II (or equivalent)
• Registered to practice as an Audiologist with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Paediatric Audiology, and advanced Audiological test techniques
• An awareness of national Audiology and NHS developments
• Evidence of CPD
• MSc in Audiological Science plus CAC/CCC Or Successful completion of the STP in Audiology
• Eligible/registered as a clinical scientist with HCPC or on the voluntary register with RCCP
• Advanced courses in Audiology
• British Sign Language Qualifications
• Membership with the BAA and/or BSA
• Diploma/Post graduate Certificate in Management

Experience

• Paediatric Audiology, including behavioural assessment and rehabilitation
• Responsibility for area(s) of speciality within Audiology and/or general administration
• Demonstrable operational managerial responsibility
• Experience of working at a senior level demonstrating clinical competency within relevant clinical area
• Evidence and experience of leading change, demonstrating sustained improvements
• Working towards post graduate qualifications

Knowledge

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Paediatric Audiology, and advanced Audiological test techniques
• Awareness of the safeguarding procedures in place to maintain the wellbeing and protection of vulnerable children
• Thorough understanding of the concept and practical implications of clinical governance
• An awareness of national Audiology and NHS developments