Senior Paediatric Audiologist

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in London is seeking an experienced Paediatric Audiologist to join their Audiology Team. This role offers the chance to develop skills in complex assessments and manage clinical areas while providing care to a unique patient population. A minimum of a BSc in Audiology and relevant post-qualification experience are required. The position also provides opportunities for continuous professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification paediatric Audiology experience required.
• Knowledge of health service practices and clinical governance essential.
• Computer skills – database use necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of a clinical area and act as POC with Band 8s.
• Lead clinical appointments and create management plans for children.
• Conduct general Audiology and complex assessments as required.

Skills

Competent in a full range of audiological testing

Effective communication with hearing-impaired children

Able to assess cochlear implant candidacy

Interest in research and development

Education

BSc or MSc in Audiological Science or equivalent

Registration with Health Professionals Council / RCCP

Job description

Overview

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Job summary

As part of service expansion, we're offering an opportunity for an experienced Paediatric Audiologist to join the Audiology Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The post will provide an opportunity to develop experience in complex and advanced Paediatric Audiology in a unique setting, carrying out general Audiology and gaining exposure to complex assessment processes (e.g., APD, BAHA, Microsuction, Vestibular and Electrophysiological testing in line with service need). The department has close links to the Cochlear Implant team and there may be opportunities for exposure. There may also be opportunities to see private patients as part of the department rotation for Senior Audiologists (service requirement permitting). There will be many CPD opportunities (internal & external) and a chance to learn with the unique patient population here.

Main duties of the job

You will oversee the management of a clinical area or act as POC in conjunction with Band 8s, alongside line management responsibilities. Research and project management are desirable. Requirements include a minimum of a BSc in Audiology or equivalent, HCPC/RCCP registration, and post-qualification paediatric experience. There is potential recruitment to a paediatric post at Band 6 level, depending on experience.

For more information please contact Nicola Guderley (Deputy Lead), Herra Bhutta (Deputy Lead), Anita Wong (Deputy Lead) or Amjad Mahmood (Lead) on 020 7813 8315.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job based on ability and merit, through a fair, open, consistent process free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of unemployment.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We are accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active staff networks: BAME, LGBT+, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions, and Women’s networks. All staff networks are open to any employee.

Job description & requirements

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments below.

• Job responsibilities: comprehensive overview of key tasks and responsibilities

Education, training and qualifications

Essential

• BSc or MSc in Audiological Science or equivalent
• Registration with Health Professionals Council / RCCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Project management

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Competent in a full range of audiological testing, including electrophysiology
• Competent in independently assessing children of all ages
• Effective communication with hearing-impaired children of all ages
• Competent at fitting a wide range of hearing aids
• Lead in clinical appointments and create management plans for children with hearing aids
• Impression taking with children of all ages
• Able to assess cochlear implant candidacy and fit NHS cochlear implants
• Auditing and good working practice
• Interest in research and development of the clinical service
• Computer skills – database use

Desirable

• Sign language communication

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of health service practices and clinical governance
• Up-to-date knowledge of testing and current practices
• At least 2 years post-qualification paediatric Audiology experience

Desirable

• Experience with cochlear implants
• Experience with BAHA
• Experience in vestibular, APD testing and electrophysiology

Disclosure and DBS

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require Disclosure to the DBS. Applicants may require Skilled Worker sponsorship; see UK government guidance for details.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, WC1N 3JH