School Hearing Screener/Audiology Assistant

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-based healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Audiology Assistant to support the Year-one school hearing screening programme in Leeds. The role involves working autonomously, conducting hearing tests, and ensuring effective communication with schools and children. Previous paediatric experience is desirable, and the position offers opportunities to contribute to high-quality audiology services.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS discount access

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a paediatric clinical setting or schools is highly desirable.
• Ability to engage sensitively with children, including those with additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist audiologist in obtaining hearing test results from children.
• Liaise with schools to ensure appropriate follow-up for children.

Skills

Working independently

Effective communication

Empathy

Child engagement

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated part-time permanent school hearing screener/audiology assistant to be part of a busy and friendly community-based audiology team.

The post-holders will play a key role in the delivery of the Year-one school hearing screening programme in Leeds primary schools, as well as assisting paediatric audiologists in the assessment of children's hearing at a number of purpose‑built audiology test facilities in the city of Leeds.

Previous experience of working in a paediatric clinical setting and/or schools would be highly desirable. The team has monthly team meetings which include clinical and child protection supervision topics that staff are encouraged to contribute to.

This role is for an Audiology Assistant and School Hearing Screener who will be expected to work autonomously within each role. The postholder will provide both direct and indirect patient care under the supervision and guidance of qualified staff responsible for patients within the clinical area.

Main duties of the job

They will assist the audiologist in obtaining hearing test results from children through play-based activities within a clinical setting and support team members, ensuring that all activities are carried out within their level of training, competence and knowledge. Working with established procedures and care pathways, the postholder will deliver safe, effective and patient-centred support, contributing to the overall quality of audiology services.

The postholder will work efficiently and confidently guided by established policies and procedures to screen children's hearing within a school setting. They will develop and maintain the necessary knowledge and skills to perform and record hearing screens safely and accurately.

Responsibilities include carrying out the hearing screening programme unsupervised, ensuring each child receives appropriate follow-up. The postholder will liaise with schools in advance of visit to notify and prepare staff, ensuring smooth coordination of screening session. Effective communication with professional colleagues in both health & education is essential as is the ability to engage sensitively and reassuringly with children, including those with additional learning needs. The postholder will use tact and empathy to gain children's cooperation and maintain a calm, quiet environment to obtain a hearing test.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

Contact Angela Shearer Dunbar [e-mail] for any questions.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job:

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work:

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.