Paediatric Audiology Support Assistant

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paediatric Audiology Assistant to support children and families through their audiology journey. The role combines hands-on clinical support with practical service administration, under supervision of Specialist Paediatric Audiologists.

You do not need to be an audiologist. Training and competency assessment will develop required skills, with opportunities to work in two-tester clinics, manage equipment, and maintain

Qualifications

• Good general education, including English and Mathematics at GCSE grade 4/C or above, or equivalent.
• Relevant healthcare, care, child development or sensory support qualification.
• Experience of working with children, young people or families in a care, education, community or customer-facing setting.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work within agreed procedures and escalate concerns when needed.
• Experience of NHS, healthcare or clinical environment.
• Experience of supporting babies, children or young people during care, assessment or treatment.
• Experience of stock control, equipment checks, ordering supplies or maintaining clinical rooms.
• Competence in standard computer applications and ability to learn clinical information systems.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of safe, effective and high-quality audiology care for children and young people.
• Assist with two-tester clinics and with hearing assessments as trained.
• Undertake hearing aid checks, maintenance and repairs and take ear impressions.
• Help children and families with practical hearing aid care and use.
• Ensure clinical rooms are prepared and stocked; perform equipment checks and stock replenishment.
• Maintain accurate electronic records using Auditbase and Smart4Hearing.

Skills

Child care experience

Teamwork

Procedures & escalation

NHS/clinical experience

Hearing aid support

Stock control & equipment checks

IT literacy & clinical systems

Education

GCSE English & Math

Healthcare/child development qualification

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paediatric Audiology Assistant to support children and families through their audiology journey. The role combines hands-on clinical support with practical service administration, under supervision of Specialist Paediatric Audiologists.

You do not need to be an audiologist. Training and competency assessment will develop required skills, with opportunities to work in two-tester clinics, manage equipment, and maintain