Job summary
We are seeking a senior paediatric audiologist to join our Bart's Paediatric Audiology multi-disciplinary teams at Waltham Forest and Redbridge. The services are based at Wood Street Health Care Centre and Loxford Polyclinic. Predominantly a clinical role, this will keep you busy with a full range of paediatric assessment and (re) habilitation challenges, together with some delegated service development responsibilities.
This interesting specialist role will involve working with babies, children and families in our spacious, family-friendly multi-disciplinary centres and taking on the responsibilities of this role within the dynamic working environment at Bart's will enable clinical and personal development.
You should be able to provide evidence working in a patient-centred way, and value supporting children and families through the wider patient journey. You will be confident working with children, both autonomously and as a flexible team-member.
About the service: The multi-professional paediatric audiology team is well-integrated, mutually supportive and keen to develop excellent services together. The post-holder would also be part of the wider audiology team, a service of around 100 diverse staff (including screeners), within the forward-thinking Community Health Services, Barts Health NHS Trust.
To find out more about the post or to visit the department please contact:
Amman Gill: amman.gill@nhs.net
Ashleigh Allsop: ashleigh.allsop1@nhs.net
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 Waltham Forest and Redbridge Paediatric Audiology
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 plan and prioritise elements of own workload, within the framework of service delivery priorities as defined by the Clinical Lead and Operational Service Manager, and supervise the work of other members of the team as appropriate.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Waltham Forest and Redbridge, within professional boundaries. To be ultimately accountable to the Head of Service, 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.
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.
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.
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 as an Audiologist with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of Paediatric Audiology, and advanced Audiological test techniques
- An awareness of national Audiology and NHS developments
- 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 RCCP
- Advanced courses in Audiology
- British Sign Language Qualifications
- Deaf Awareness Qualifications
- Membership with the BAA and/or BSA
- Diploma/Post graduate Certificate in Management
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Working towards post graduate qualifications
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
Desirable
- An awareness of national Audiology and NHS developments
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise, innovate & work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Practical skills in standard audiological behavioural clinical procedures in relation to children and young people
- Clinical analytical skills in the interpretation of complex clinical audiological data
- Physical skills, requiring precision, for the accurate insertion of intra-aural probes and taking high-quality ear mould impressions
- 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
- Empathy for working with vulnerable families/carers/patients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to deal regularly and appropriately with situations where conflict may arise
Desirable
- An enquiring interest in Audiology
- Knowledge of the scientific bases of clinical and electrophysiological procedures relevant to paediatric audiology
- Experience in electrophysiological testing
- Knowledge of the current NHS structure and developments
Other
Essential
- Ability to formulate comprehensive and appropriate management plans based on good case history information, and to seek further assistance when required
- Ability to work on own initiative and take routine decisions.
- Flexible approach to service needs
- Regular attendance & good time keeping in the workplace
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets and Access databases Excellent numeracy skills
Desirable
- To lead & develop designated areas of responsibility
- Ability to share knowledge and engage others in projects
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 as an Audiologist with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of Paediatric Audiology, and advanced Audiological test techniques
- An awareness of national Audiology and NHS developments
- 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 RCCP
- Advanced courses in Audiology
- British Sign Language Qualifications
- Deaf Awareness Qualifications
- Membership with the BAA and/or BSA
- Diploma/Post graduate Certificate in Management
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Working towards post graduate qualifications
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
Desirable
- An awareness of national Audiology and NHS developments
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise, innovate & work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Practical skills in standard audiological behavioural clinical procedures in relation to children and young people
- Clinical analytical skills in the interpretation of complex clinical audiological data
- Physical skills, requiring precision, for the accurate insertion of intra-aural probes and taking high-quality ear mould impressions
- 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
- Empathy for working with vulnerable families/carers/patients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to deal regularly and appropriately with situations where conflict may arise
Desirable
- An enquiring interest in Audiology
- Knowledge of the scientific bases of clinical and electrophysiological procedures relevant to paediatric audiology
- Experience in electrophysiological testing
- Knowledge of the current NHS structure and developments
Other
Essential
- Ability to formulate comprehensive and appropriate management plans based on good case history information, and to seek further assistance when required
- Ability to work on own initiative and take routine decisions.
- Flexible approach to service needs
- Regular attendance & good time keeping in the workplace
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets and Access databases Excellent numeracy skills
Desirable
- To lead & develop designated areas of responsibility
- Ability to share knowledge and engage others in projects
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).
