Specialist / Senior Paediatric Audiologist

Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Audiologist to join their Paediatric Audiology Team. This exciting role offers the chance to work with children and gain valuable experience in diagnostic assessments. The organization is committed to providing excellent healthcare services and fostering a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about audiology and eager to make a difference in the lives of young patients, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and compassion in healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to training and development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Audiologist with interest in paediatric audiology.
• Experience in hearing assessments and fittings for children.

Responsibilities

• Undertake diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology for children aged 5-18.
• Support assessment of children under 5 and complex cases.

Skills

Hearing assessment

Hearing aid fittings

Paediatric audiology

Diagnostic assessments

Education

BSc in Audiology

State registration AHCS or HCPC

Job description

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

Are you interested in paediatric audiology and keen to take that next step?

We have an exciting opportunity for a well-motivated Audiologist to join us in the Paediatric Audiology Team at the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Broomfield Hospital.

The post is to cover maternity leave for a minimum of 12 months working full time (37.5 hours per week).

Main duties of the job

You will be a qualified Audiologist with an interest in paediatric audiology or a desire to build on your paediatric experience.

You will be expected to undertake diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology within the paediatric Audiology service for children from 5 years to 18 years.

You will also be expected to support, as required, with assessment of children under 5 years, complex cases, and young adults.

You should be confident in fitting, maintaining, and verifying NHS hearing aids.

There is potential for you to gain further experience and training in diagnostic assessments of babies from birth up to 5 years. This includes auditory brainstem response audiometry, oto-acoustic emissions, and visual reinforcement audiometry.

Working for our organisation

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Person specification

Guidance

Essential criteria

• BSc or equivalent in Audiology
• State registration AHCS or HCPC

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Full theoretical and practical experience in hearing assessment and hearing aid fittings

Desirable criteria

• Experience in hearing assessments in children over 5 years

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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