Advanced Paediatric Audiologist

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

The closing date is 30 April 2025

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Job summary

We are delighted to have this exciting opportunity to advertise. We have a very busy but friendly department in the largest NHS organisation on the south west Peninsula. We work with 8 ENT specialists, paediatricians, teachers of the deaf and other colleagues, striving to provide an excellent multi-disciplinary service for children of all ages with permanent and temporary hearing loss. We have IQIPS accreditation for parts of our paediatric and adult service. We are seeking an experienced audiologist to join us in the beautiful part of the country, serving a large mixed urban and rural population. You will be expected to have a BSc in Audiology or BAA Parts 1 & 2 plus recognised higher training with demonstrable post-qualification experience or MSc plus CAC/HTS or STP. Given the changes in education and training over time, of course equivalent experience and qualifications will be considered. Plymouth is a vibrant city, and we have a wide variety of excellent leisure facilities on our doorstep. Subject to meeting certain criteria a relocation package may be available for this post

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

1. Undertakes audiometric tests on in/outpatients.

2. Provides expert clinical service in rehabilitation of children with hearing loss and tinnitus

3. Assists with clinical supervision and training of trainee staff

4. Updates own professional knowledge, keeping abreast of new technology

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

216-LH-S7057843

Job locations

Audiology Department, Level 7, Derriford Hospital,

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Duties

Rehabilitation duties

Take social histories and listening needs assessments in infants and children, including newborns, and occasionally adults, and combine these with diagnostic test results to develop the necessary individual management plans

Take accurate aural impressions of infants and children, and occasionally adults

Modify ear moulds using the range of laboratory equipment available

Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with an understanding of when these can not be adhered to:

o Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needs assessment and diagnostic test results

o Accurately fit digital hearing aids to infants and children, including newborns, using real ear/probe microphone measurements

o Follow-up to enable fine tuning of digital hearing aids based on objective and subjective assessments of development and onward referral to other specialist services

Provide counselling to patients and parents/carers regarding the nature and extent of any hearing loss, and the options on how this could be managed

Manage distressed or angry patients sensitively, especially when disclosing test results and management options

Provide audiological management to patients with significant co-morbidities, including mental health problems and learning difficulties

Ensure patients and parents/carers are fully aware of the use of any devices issued

Fault finding to provide a timely hearing aid repair service

Manage complex cases, including taking referrals from junior and specialist staff

Provide expert advice to other staff, including wards, health visitors and ENT

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Duties

Rehabilitation duties

Take social histories and listening needs assessments in infants and children, including newborns, and occasionally adults, and combine these with diagnostic test results to develop the necessary individual management plans

Take accurate aural impressions of infants and children, and occasionally adults

Modify ear moulds using the range of laboratory equipment available

Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with an understanding of when these can not be adhered to:

o Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needs assessment and diagnostic test results

o Accurately fit digital hearing aids to infants and children, including newborns, using real ear/probe microphone measurements

o Follow-up to enable fine tuning of digital hearing aids based on objective and subjective assessments of development and onward referral to other specialist services

Provide counselling to patients and parents/carers regarding the nature and extent of any hearing loss, and the options on how this could be managed

Manage distressed or angry patients sensitively, especially when disclosing test results and management options

Provide audiological management to patients with significant co-morbidities, including mental health problems and learning difficulties

Ensure patients and parents/carers are fully aware of the use of any devices issued

Fault finding to provide a timely hearing aid repair service

Manage complex cases, including taking referrals from junior and specialist staff

Provide expert advice to other staff, including wards, health visitors and ENT

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oRegistered as Clinical Physiologist in Audiology (RCCP) OR Clinical Scientist in Audiology (HCPC)
  • oMSc in Audiological Science or equivalent OR
  • oMSc level of expertise in a specialist area of audiology with BSc in Audiology or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

  • oSTP, HTS in paediatrics, CAC, or equivalent experiential learning
  • oComputer literate (ECDL)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • oProven evidence of recent CPD
  • oHighly developed specialist proven knowledge
  • oGeneral Audiology Background

Desirable

  • oResearch - conference presentations, peer reviewed articles or equivalent
  • oClinical audit

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • oGood communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
  • oEffective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals.
  • oTeaching and mentoring skills

Desirable

  • oAbility to facilitate change within the work area.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oRegistered as Clinical Physiologist in Audiology (RCCP) OR Clinical Scientist in Audiology (HCPC)
  • oMSc in Audiological Science or equivalent OR
  • oMSc level of expertise in a specialist area of audiology with BSc in Audiology or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

  • oSTP, HTS in paediatrics, CAC, or equivalent experiential learning
  • oComputer literate (ECDL)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • oProven evidence of recent CPD
  • oHighly developed specialist proven knowledge
  • oGeneral Audiology Background

Desirable

  • oResearch - conference presentations, peer reviewed articles or equivalent
  • oClinical audit

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • oGood communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
  • oEffective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals.
  • oTeaching and mentoring skills

Desirable

  • oAbility to facilitate change within the work area.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Audiology Department, Level 7, Derriford Hospital,

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Audiology Department, Level 7, Derriford Hospital,

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Paediatric Audiology - Joint Team Leader

Sarah Worrell

sarah.worrell@nhs.net

01752433263

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

216-LH-S7057843

Job locations

Audiology Department, Level 7, Derriford Hospital,

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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