Senior Paediatric Audiologist

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kettering is seeking a motivated and experienced audiologist to join their audiology service. The role involves performing audiological tests on children aged 6 months to 18 years and leading Visual Reinforcement clinics. Candidates should have the ability to make clinical decisions and may also work in adult assessment and rehabilitation. This position offers a chance to advance the Audiology Department and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Motivated and experienced audiologist.
• Experience in paediatric audiological testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform age-appropriate audiological testing on children.
• Lead Visual Reinforcement clinics.
• Work in adult assessment and rehabilitation.

Skills

Audiological testing

Clinical decision making

Paediatric habilitation

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join our audiology service. You should be a motivated and experienced audiologist who is keen to develop your skills and help advance the Audiology Department at Kettering General Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Perform age-appropriate audiological testing on children from 6 months - 18 years.
• Lead in Visual Reinforcement clinics, making clinical decisions based on results.
• Perform paediatric habilitative verification and validation for children hearing aid fittings.
• Adult assessment and rehabilitation experience will also be welcome, as where necessary completion of direct referrals, fittings, repairs and ENT cover may be required.

About the Trust

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and this role forms part of that new collaboration.