Senior Paediatric Audiologist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting a Senior Paediatric Audiologist to support the Paediatric Audiology Service across North West London. You will diagnose, manage aural habilitation and supervise trainees in a busy, educational department.

The post involves clinical leadership, service development and maintaining UKAS and IQIPS accreditation through audits and quality improvement. Flexible working options and professional development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Specialist paediatric audiology expertise required for neonates and children.
• Experience in providing aural habilitation and parent counseling.
• Ability to supervise STP trainees and junior staff in Audiological techniques.
• Involvement in education and training requirements of the department.
• Experience with IQIPS accreditation processes and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic audiology services for neonates and children on hospital site and in the community.
• Deliver aural habilitation and counselling to families about hearing loss and treatment options.
• Assist in day-to-day running of Paediatric Audiology Service and maintain health & safety standards.
• Provide clinical supervision to trainees and assist in exams for professional credentials.
• Contribute to continuing professional development and staff training.
• Participate in IQIPS accreditation activities and service quality initiatives.

Skills

Paediatric Audiology

Clinical supervision

Auditory assessment

Learning disability support

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Paediatric Audiologist to join our Paediatric Audiology Service, supporting children and families across North West London.

The service delivers comprehensive paediatric audiology care, including assessment of babies referred through the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, behavioural and objective hearing assessments for children of all ages, and the habilitation of children with hearing loss. We also provide a specialist Bone Conduction Hearing Implant (BCHI) service. The Paediatric Audiology Service works closely alongside Adult Audiology Services and the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme to ensure seamless care.

The department is an accredited Scientist Training Programme (STP) training centre with the National School of Healthcare Science. The post holder will provide clinical supervision, training and mentoring to STP trainees and junior staff, and will be expected to maintain ongoing professional development.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a positive, caring and patient‑centred approach, with the ability to remain calm, organised and adaptable in a busy clinical environment. You will contribute to the continued development and delivery of a high‑quality service.

The service is UKAS accredited and the post-holder will be involved in maintaining accreditation through managing the audit cycle, in addition to contributing to the wider quality assurance programme.

• To provide a diagnostic service for the Paediatric Audiology Department both on the hospital site and in the community, performing diagnostic Audiological assessment mainly on neonates and children. To include children with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and additional disabilities or special needs.
• To provide aural habilitation for babies and children which includes providing counselling to distressed parents/guardians about their children’s hearing loss and associated problems, and to have the ability to make decisions about the most appropriate course of treatment for the patient in their care.
• To assist in the day to day running of the Paediatric Audiology Service. To include maintenance of highest levels of health and safety.
• To be involved in the education and training requirements of the department and provide clinical supervision of trainee and assistant audiologists in Audiological techniques. To offer support to trainees studying for professional exams and existing staff.
• To carry out general duties and maintain a programme of continuing professional development working towards high levels of professional competence.
• To be involved in IQIPS accreditation process and service development.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nadine Couzens Job title: Paediatric Audiology Clinical Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02033111020