Job summary
The successful post holder will be responsible for leading on assessments of children of all ages, as well as supporting Consultant-led Paediatric clinics. The second tier service sees complex needs children and interesting cases.
We are a Consultant led service, providing a comprehensive diagnostic and (re)habilitation service to neonates, children, and Adults in the boroughs of Haringey, Camden and Islington. The Haringey site is also the tertiary centre for the Newborn hearing screening program for babies referred from Haringey and Enfield, and so have close links with the Teachers of the Deaf. We see patients for auditory brainstem response (tone pips, CHIRPS and cochlear microphonics), and full balance assessment.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for performing routine Audiological test battery as part of doctor-led clinics on children. This will include Pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, play audiometry, visual reinforcement audiometry, acoustic reflexes, Oto-acoustic emissions, assisting in Distraction testing of complex needs children.
To undertake independent assessments of children, including taking an appropriate history, conducting age/developmental appropriate tests, and formulating individual management plans (IMPs), based on these results.( once trained)To ensure that the IMP is communicated to the relevant health care professionals /other professionals.
To be accountable for the day-to-day management of pertinent work areas, ensuring that equipment is maintained correctly and daily checks/calibration are carried out, reporting any faults as appropriate to the relevant member of the team. To include chasing up/actioning any issues as directed by team leads.
About us
Whittington Health serves a culturally diverse population with many multi-ethnic, bilingual and multi-lingual speaking communities. We are committed to improving service delivery through active engagement with our stakeholders, which includes patients and their families.
This is a great opportunity for you to expand your Paediatric knowledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for performing routine Audiological test battery as part of doctor-led clinics on children. This will include Pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, play audiometry, visual reinforcement audiometry, acoustic reflexes, Oto-acoustic emissions, assisting in Distraction testing of complex needs children
- To undertake independent assessments of children, including taking an appropriate history, conducting age/developmental appropriate tests, and formulating individual management plans (IMPs), based on these results.( once trained)To ensure that the IMP is communicated to the relevant health care professionals /other professionals.
- Depending on service need, to assist senior Paediatric Audiologists in Hearing Aid Review clinics for Children.
- To be accountable for the day-to-day management of pertinent work areas, ensuring that equipment is maintained correctly and daily checks/calibration are carried out, reporting any faults as appropriate to the relevant member of the team. To include chasing up/actioning any issues as directed by team leads.
- Acts independently within professional guidelines.
- To liaise with Medical, Technical and Scientific staff in the identification, development and implementation of new clinical tests and procedures.
- To analyse and interpret a broad spectrum of paediatric test results and recommend appropriate audiological intervention.
- Determining the reason for erroneous clinical test results within paediatrics
- Continuous interaction with children and their parents.
- To alert relevant member of the team regarding low stock.
- To ensure that departmental/national recommended procedures/protocols/guidelines are adhered to and a high level of competence is maintained.
- To undertake visits to in-patients who have been identified by ward staff as having hearing problems, providing the appropriate audiological services at the bedside
- Perform evening and weekend clinics as required
- Rotate at other community/hospital sites as required, as directed by line manager, and/or due to service requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for performing routine Audiological test battery as part of doctor-led clinics on children. This will include Pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, play audiometry, visual reinforcement audiometry, acoustic reflexes, Oto-acoustic emissions, assisting in Distraction testing of complex needs children
- To undertake independent assessments of children, including taking an appropriate history, conducting age/developmental appropriate tests, and formulating individual management plans (IMPs), based on these results.( once trained)To ensure that the IMP is communicated to the relevant health care professionals /other professionals.
- Depending on service need, to assist senior Paediatric Audiologists in Hearing Aid Review clinics for Children.
- To be accountable for the day-to-day management of pertinent work areas, ensuring that equipment is maintained correctly and daily checks/calibration are carried out, reporting any faults as appropriate to the relevant member of the team. To include chasing up/actioning any issues as directed by team leads.
- Acts independently within professional guidelines.
- To liaise with Medical, Technical and Scientific staff in the identification, development and implementation of new clinical tests and procedures.
- To analyse and interpret a broad spectrum of paediatric test results and recommend appropriate audiological intervention.
- Determining the reason for erroneous clinical test results within paediatrics
- Continuous interaction with children and their parents.
- To alert relevant member of the team regarding low stock.
- To ensure that departmental/national recommended procedures/protocols/guidelines are adhered to and a high level of competence is maintained.
- To undertake visits to in-patients who have been identified by ward staff as having hearing problems, providing the appropriate audiological services at the bedside
- Perform evening and weekend clinics as required
- Rotate at other community/hospital sites as required, as directed by line manager, and/or due to service requirements.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Audiology or equivalent
- Professional Registration as a Clinical Scientist in Audiology/Clinical Physiologist In Audiology
Desirable
- Higher training (e.g MSc in Audiological science/Diploma in Audiology/CCC, CAC or equivalent)
- Evidence of CPD
- Membership of BAA/BSA
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Work in a professional manner at all times
- Good organisational skills and personal time management to ensure work is completed
- Explanation of complex results and management strategies in a patient friendly and sensitive way
- Ability to communicate with patients who have a barrier to understanding e.g. language/hearing
- Ability to understand cultural needs of a patient
- Ability to remain calm when working in a busy environment
- Ability to use sensitive, persuasive and negotiation skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good general IT skills
- Flexible approach to seeing patients and getting the best out of children in clinic appointments
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post- qualification experience in Paediatric Audiology
- Experience of conducting behavioural assessments of children with complex needs
- Experience of sharing news of hearing loss with families, including temporary loss caused by glue ear
- Knowledge of Audiological tests/equipment
- Experience of conducting Oto-acoustic emissions/visual reinforcement audiometry/distraction testing/play audiometry/PTA/speech testing
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of issues surrounding hearing impairment and its effect on quality of life
- Knowledge of Family friendly principles
Desirable
- Experience of fitting hearing aids to older children
- Experience of involvement in hearing aid peer review
- Experience of assisting in hearing aid clinics
- Experience of conducting Otoacoustic emissions in neonates and young babies.
- Experience of managing, supervising and training junior staff
- Experience of supporting Team Leaders in the smooth running of the service
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Patient and sympathetic to the needs of the hearing Impaired and sensitive to their needs
- Ability to sensitively handle difficult situations including: antagonist and distraught patients
- Willingness to work as part of a team in managing waiting times, service improvements and the patient experience
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Audiology or equivalent
- Professional Registration as a Clinical Scientist in Audiology/Clinical Physiologist In Audiology
Desirable
- Higher training (e.g MSc in Audiological science/Diploma in Audiology/CCC, CAC or equivalent)
- Evidence of CPD
- Membership of BAA/BSA
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Work in a professional manner at all times
- Good organisational skills and personal time management to ensure work is completed
- Explanation of complex results and management strategies in a patient friendly and sensitive way
- Ability to communicate with patients who have a barrier to understanding e.g. language/hearing
- Ability to understand cultural needs of a patient
- Ability to remain calm when working in a busy environment
- Ability to use sensitive, persuasive and negotiation skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good general IT skills
- Flexible approach to seeing patients and getting the best out of children in clinic appointments
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post- qualification experience in Paediatric Audiology
- Experience of conducting behavioural assessments of children with complex needs
- Experience of sharing news of hearing loss with families, including temporary loss caused by glue ear
- Knowledge of Audiological tests/equipment
- Experience of conducting Oto-acoustic emissions/visual reinforcement audiometry/distraction testing/play audiometry/PTA/speech testing
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of issues surrounding hearing impairment and its effect on quality of life
- Knowledge of Family friendly principles
Desirable
- Experience of fitting hearing aids to older children
- Experience of involvement in hearing aid peer review
- Experience of assisting in hearing aid clinics
- Experience of conducting Otoacoustic emissions in neonates and young babies.
- Experience of managing, supervising and training junior staff
- Experience of supporting Team Leaders in the smooth running of the service
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Patient and sympathetic to the needs of the hearing Impaired and sensitive to their needs
- Ability to sensitively handle difficult situations including: antagonist and distraught patients
- Willingness to work as part of a team in managing waiting times, service improvements and the patient experience
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
