Paediatric Audiologist - maternity cover

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Paediatric Audiologist for maternity cover in a busy clinic. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team, supporting children's hearing needs and contributing to the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme. You will perform diagnostic assessments, provide aural habilitation, and ensure high-quality clinical services while supervising trainees. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and have the necessary qualifications, this position is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions impactful.

Qualifications

• BSc in Audiology or equivalent required.
• Registration with RCCP/AHCS or HCPC is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic audiological assessments on children.
• Provide aural habilitation and manage hearing loss cases.
• Supervise trainee Audiology students and junior staff.

Skills

Audiological assessments

Aural habilitation

Counselling parents

Clinical service quality

Supervising students

Sensitivity with children

Education

BSc in Audiology

RCCP/AHCS or HCPC registration

Job description

Paediatric Audiologist - Maternity Cover

Band 6

Main area: Paediatric Audiologist

Grade: Band 6

Contract: 10 months (Fixed term contract - maternity cover)

Hours: Part time - 28.5 hours per week (3 long days or 4 shorter days)

Job ref: 265-6882392

Site: Northampton General Hospital

Town: Northampton

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum / Pro Rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 18/02/2025 23:59

Are you a Paediatric Audiologist looking to work in a dedicated Paediatric service?

We are looking for a bright, committed, and enthusiastic individual to join the Children’s Hearing Clinic Team at Northampton General Hospital Trust to cover maternity leave.

You will be working as part of an established team of dedicated Paediatric Audiologists as well as having the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including Community Paediatricians and Teachers of the Deaf.

Minimum Requirements:

1. BSc in Audiology (or equivalent)
2. Be registered or in the process of registering with the RCCP/AHCS or HCPC
3. Be interested in contributing to the department's journey to secure IQIPS accreditation

Main Duties of the Job

The Children’s Hearing Clinic is a busy hospital-based clinic receiving referrals from a wide range of professionals across South Northants. We support the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme and work closely with colleagues in Paediatrics and ENT.

Responsibilities include:

1. Performing a full range of diagnostic audiological assessments on neonates, children, and young people.
2. Providing aural habilitation, including counselling parents about their children’s hearing loss.
3. Ensuring high-quality clinical service and maintaining continuous professional development.
4. Providing routine and non-routine paediatric behavioural audiological assessments.
5. Managing patients with hearing loss and advising on future management.
6. Documenting results accurately and communicating effectively with all professionals involved.
7. Supervising trainee Audiology students and junior staff.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

• Educated to BSc level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
• Registered or applying for RCCP/AHCS or HCPC registration.

Knowledge and Experience

• Qualified practitioner with NHS clinical experience as a band 5 or 6.
• Good knowledge of deafness in children and its impact.
• Knowledge of children’s safeguarding.
• Involvement in the IQIPS accreditation process.

Skills

• Experience in testing children’s hearing using age-appropriate techniques.
• Ability to relate to a wide range of children and demonstrate sensitivity.

Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.

For further information, please contact Sarah Trkulja at [e-mail] or call 01604 545840.