Senior Paediatric Audiologist

Great Ormond Street Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital is seeking an experienced Paediatric Audiologist for a maternity cover role. This position involves detailed assessments and programming of cochlear implant systems, offering developmental opportunities in a unique pediatric setting. Applicants should have a BSc in Audiology and significant clinical experience.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Significant, recent post qualification clinical experience in paediatric audiology.
• Knowledge of cochlear implant systems and current criteria.
• Competent in carrying out elective audiological assessments for children.

Responsibilities

• Carry out audiological assessments to determine children's suitability for cochlear implantation.
• Program cochlear implants with training provided.
• Develop plans for improvements in CI Audiology services.

Skills

Audiological testing

Communication with hearing impaired children

Cochlear implant programming

Education

BSc or MSc in Audiological Science or equivalent

Registration with HCPC or AHCS

Job description

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We're offering an opportunity for an experienced Paediatric Audiologist to join the Cochlear Implant Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital to cover a 12 month period of maternity leave.

The post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop your experience in complex and advanced Paediatric Audiology in a unique setting. You will be carrying out detailed audiological assessment of children under the cochlear implant pathway and post surgery
programming of cochlear implant systems.

Previous experience with cochlear implant systems is highly desirable but not essential.
There will be many opportunities to learn with the unique patient population found here alongside excellent CPD opportunities (Internal & External).

You will be expected to competent at carrying out paediatric audiological assessment for a
range of patients. You will be required to carry out programming of cochlear implant systems from Advanced Bionics, Cochlear and Med-El with full training provided.
You will need a minimum of a BSc in Audiology or equivalent. You must also be HCPC/AHCS registered and have significant post qualification clinical paediatric experience.

Main duties of the job

- You will be expected to competently carry out paediatric audiological assessment for children of all ages, to assist in the assessment of children’s suitability for cochlear implantation, including appropriate counselling regarding expectations and outcomes.

- You will be required to carry out programming of cochlear implant systems from Advanced Bionics, Cochlear and Med-El with full training provided.

- You will need a minimum of a BSc in Audiology or equivalent. You must also be HCPC/AHCS registered and have significant post qualification clinical paediatric experience.

- To be responsible for the monitoring and updating of audiological protocols within the Cochlear Implant Department in liaison with the Lead Audiologist

- To initiate and develop plans for the improvements of CI Audiology services

- To participate in the maintenance and updating of audiological databases

- Undertake further training for professional development as required by registration protocols

- Actively participate in departmental research as required by developing and planning research studies and publishing results in appropriate journals

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and 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 for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Detailed job description and main 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 attachment/s below.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our always values
• BSc or MSc in Audiological Science or equivalent
• Registration with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Academy for Health Care Science (AHCS)

Experience/Knowledge

• Knowledge of health service practices and understanding of clinical governance
• Up to date knowledge of testing and current practices
• Significant, recent, post qualification clinical experience in paediatric audiology
• Knowledge and understanding of cochlear implant systems and current criteria

Skills/Abilities

• Competent in carrying out a full range of audiological testing, including electrophysiology
• Competent in independently assessing children of all ages
• Able to communicate effectively with hearing impaired children of all ages independently
• Competent at fitting a wide range of hearing aids
• Competent in taking a lead in clinical appointments and creating management plans for children with hearing aids independently
• Ability to demonstrate good working practice through auditing
• Competent in programming a range of cochlear implant systems