Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our team of audiologists in East London.
This is a paediatric position based in West Ham Lane Stratford. The department provides a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation for children, covering both secondary and tertiary care.
Audiology is managed by Bart's Health and we have sites across Tower Hamlets, City & Hackney and Newham, Waltham Forest and Redbridge.
We have 70 plus members of staff which includes Clinical Scientists, Audiologists, Audiology Assistants and admin staff.
The successful candidate will be confident, a good communicator, and able to work well within a large team. You will have a Bsc in Audiology or equivalent.
You will be registered with either AHCS or HCPC.
At least 18 months post qualification paediatric experience is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder must be able to:
Perform specialist diagnostic procedures, and provide a comprehensive specialist hearing aid service to children, including determining care plans for individual patients, and involving carers and families as appropriate.
To assist with the day-to-day management for Paediatric Audiology service.
To take an active role in areas of clinical audit, research and clinical governance for the Audiology service, which may include designing and completing audits within own field, participating in data collection for larger projects, and contributing to the development of evidence base protocols.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, within professional boundaries. To be ultimately accountable to the Clinical lead, and to seek guidance from peers or senior staff whenever necessary.
To carry out all Audiological procedures according to national, professional and local protocols. To justify and document any contraindications or necessary deviation from protocol in the case notes and/or medical notes, seeking guidance on justification if required.
To maintain empathy and rapport with the patient during testing to maximise the quality of test results and minimise patient anxiety including identifying the relevant concerns of the patient, any contraindications to procedures, and explaining and carrying out procedures.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job 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.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job 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.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology OR BTEC qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement & successfully completed both parts of BAAT I and II (or equivalent)
- Registered to practice with the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS) as a Clinical Physiologist (Audiology) or registered as a clinical scientist with Healthand care professions council (HCPC)
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- MSc in Audiological Science plus CAC/CCC Or Successful completion of the STP in Audiology
- Eligible/registered as a clinical scientist with HCPC or on the voluntary register with AHCS
- Advanced courses in Audiology
- British Sign Language Qualifications
- Deaf Awareness Qualifications
- Membership with the BAA and/or BSA
- Diploma/Post graduate Certificate in Management
- Working towards post graduate qualifications
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience within Paediatric Audiology, including behavioural assessment and rehabilitation
Desirable
- Responsibility for area(s) of speciality within Audiology and/or general administration
- Demonstrable operational managerial responsibility
- Experience of working at a senior level demonstrating clinical competency within relevant clinical area
- Evidence and experience of leading change, demonstrating sustained improvements
- Experience in electrophysiological testing
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of Paediatric Audiology, and advanced Audiological test techniques
- Awareness of the safeguarding procedures in place to maintain the wellbeing and protection of vulnerable children
- Thorough understanding of the concept and practical implications of clinical governance
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of normal child development
- Knowledge of the causes and appropriate management of hearing impairment in children
- Understanding of current approaches to hearing aid selection, verification and evaluation in children
- Demonstrates understanding of issues surrounding hearing impairment and impact on quality of life for the whole family
Desirable
- An awareness of national Audiology and NHS developments
- Knowledge of the scientific bases of clinical and electrophysiological procedures relevant to paediatric
- Knowledge of the current NHS structure and developments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology OR BTEC qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement & successfully completed both parts of BAAT I and II (or equivalent)
- Registered to practice with the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS) as a Clinical Physiologist (Audiology) or registered as a clinical scientist with Healthand care professions council (HCPC)
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- MSc in Audiological Science plus CAC/CCC Or Successful completion of the STP in Audiology
- Eligible/registered as a clinical scientist with HCPC or on the voluntary register with AHCS
- Advanced courses in Audiology
- British Sign Language Qualifications
- Deaf Awareness Qualifications
- Membership with the BAA and/or BSA
- Diploma/Post graduate Certificate in Management
- Working towards post graduate qualifications
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience within Paediatric Audiology, including behavioural assessment and rehabilitation
Desirable
- Responsibility for area(s) of speciality within Audiology and/or general administration
- Demonstrable operational managerial responsibility
- Experience of working at a senior level demonstrating clinical competency within relevant clinical area
- Evidence and experience of leading change, demonstrating sustained improvements
- Experience in electrophysiological testing
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of Paediatric Audiology, and advanced Audiological test techniques
- Awareness of the safeguarding procedures in place to maintain the wellbeing and protection of vulnerable children
- Thorough understanding of the concept and practical implications of clinical governance
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of normal child development
- Knowledge of the causes and appropriate management of hearing impairment in children
- Understanding of current approaches to hearing aid selection, verification and evaluation in children
- Demonstrates understanding of issues surrounding hearing impairment and impact on quality of life for the whole family
Desirable
- An awareness of national Audiology and NHS developments
- Knowledge of the scientific bases of clinical and electrophysiological procedures relevant to paediatric
- Knowledge of the current NHS structure and developments
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.
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.
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).
