Paediatric Clinical Scientist/Advanced Healthcare Science Practitioner

NHS Jobs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Coventry seeks a Paediatric Clinical Scientist/Advanced Healthcare Science Practitioner to perform a full range of audiological tests, including frequency-specific objective testing in young children.

The role involves developing and delivering Individual Management Plans (IMPs) in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams, providing expert advice on auditory/vestibular status and coordinating with ENT and other services.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes the full range of available Audiological tests unsupervised, including advanced diagnostic testing.
• Develops and delivers Individual Management Plans (IMPs) for families.
• Provides highly developed specialist advice regarding auditory/vestibular status and its management.
• Liaises with other agencies and professionals and participates in multi-disciplinary meetings.

Job description

Paediatric Clinical Scientist/Advanced Healthcare Science Practitioner

Diagnostic Assessments The Clinical Scientist / Advanced Healthcare Science Practitioner in Audiology undertakes the full range of available Audiological tests unsupervised, including advanced diagnostic testing, in particular, frequency specific objective testing to determine thresholds in young babies. Individual Management Plan (IMP) Development The development of the IMP should include a range of investigations, procedures or processes in consultation with families and relevant others, based on the individual child's needs and wishes and accepted good practice. The IMP should be monitored and progress reported, reviewing the need for further intervention as appropriate. Develops and delivers IMPs for families within specialist Audiology services e.g. paediatrics Communication Highly developed specialist advice, which may be complex, sensitive and delivered within an emotive atmosphere, must be given to patients regarding their auditory or vestibular status and its management. Multi-Agency Working without supervision or restriction The need for liaison with to other agencies or specialists must be recognised and referral, as appropriate, made. Involvement in multi-disciplinary meetings, where required, should occur. Supporting joint appointments for specialist services is required e.g. with ENT Clinic Administration Clinical reports/letters to referrers, other agencies or professionals Arranging joint appointments with other agencies/professionals as required For further details of the role please see the attached job description.