Paediatric Audiologist

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paediatric Audiologist to join a Multidisciplinary Team providing a comprehensive audiology service for babies, children and young people.

The role involves managing own clinics, performing specialist testing and paediatric hearing aid fittings, and supervising junior staff. It is advertised as fixed-term due to maternity cover, with potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• Specialist paediatric audiology knowledge and testing protocols.
• Experience with paediatric hearing aid fittings and device management.
• Supervision or teaching of junior staff and students.
• Active involvement in audits and service development projects.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily clinical work and manage own paediatric clinics.
• Conduct comprehensive testing and diagnostic assessments for children.
• Fit and programme hearing aids using manufacturer software and equipment.
• Supervise junior staff and provide training to students and interns.

Skills

Paediatric audiology

Hearing aid fitting

Clinical assessment

Audit participation

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Audiology

Tools

Manufacturer software

Hearing aid programming hardware

Job description

NHS employees should obtain their manager's approval for a secondment before applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. Although the post is currently advertised as a fixed-term position due to maternity cover, there is a possibility that it could become permanent in the future without the need for re-advertisement, To be a member of a Multidisciplinary Team providing a comprehensive, integrated Paediatric Audiology service for babies, children and young adults.

As part of an audiology team, carry out daily clinical work, managing own clinics and individual workload.

Complete specialist work which includes comprehensive testing and diagnostic assessments of hearing, requiring in-depth knowledge of paediatric test protocols, and assessment techniques.

Conduct paediatric hearing aid fittings, programme aids using manufactures software and specific specialised hardware. Perform day to day management of hearing aids, and rehabilitee support.

Is responsible for the supervision of junior staff and training of undergraduate and post graduate students on audiology courses.

To contribute and be an active participant in audit, service development and change management of the service.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values., WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.