Job summary
Are you a newly qualified Audiologist who has a particular interest for paediatrics?
Are you currently working as an audiologist and is interested in moving to a Paediatric Audiology service?
Are you a Audiologist who has gained experience in Paediatric Audiology and are looking to progress?
We are looking for a bright, committed and enthusiastic individual to join the Children's Hearing Clinic Team at Northampton General Hospital Trust.
Main duties of the job
We need an excellent communicator who is proactive in the way they tackle tasks and can work well individually and as part of a team, with a good sense of humour and ability to work well under pressure. You must be able to work with babies, children and families with complex needs and/or challenging social needs.
To ensure that all patients are assessed accurately, using the most appropriate combination of clinical tests, to assist in their further clinical and medical management.
To provide routine and non-routine paediatric behavioural audiological
assessments as an individual practitioner and in conjunction with colleagues.
To apply for this position, you will need to have a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent). Recent paediatric Audiology experience in the NHS (working or as a placement) and a desire to work in a Paediatric only environment.
There would also be the opportunity for extra hours (as overtime) to meet current demand.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure that all patients are assessed accurately, using the most appropriate combination of clinical tests, to assist in their further clinical and medical management.
To provide routine and non-routine paediatric behavioural audiological
assessments as an individual practitioner and in conjunction with colleagues.
To assist in providing specialist assessment of severely learning disabled children and those with complex additional needs. Tests to include pure tone audiometry with bone conduction and masking, middle ear analysis, visual reinforcement audiometry, behavioural observation audiometry, distraction testing, play audiometry, speech audiometry and other techniques including full range of objective measures.
Analysing and explaining the results to the parents which may include
breaking bad news regarding a childs permanent hearing status.
Management of babies, children and young people with hearing loss, being sensitive to the child/parents needs, advising and helping child/parent to make decisions regarding future management and if necessary arranging for hearing aids to be fitted.
Ensuring excellent communication between all of the professionals involved and the child/family.
Ensuring complete documentation, reporting and correspondence together with any further care plan are made clear to the referrer, family, Paediatrician, HV etc.
Actively monitor, in conjunction with the Head of Service and the NHSP
Local Coordinator of New born Hearing Screen, referrals and targeted follow ups and produce a monthly report on outcomes of testing.
Attend the weekly departmental clinical meeting and active participate in the discussions around the cases presented.
Attend monthly Paediatric Audiology Business meeting
To take comprehensive clinical histories from families and evaluate this with clinical observations and outcome of testing to formulate an individual action plan for each case an initiate the appropriate onward referral and effectively correspond with primary care.
To perform assessments, fitting (using real ear measurements) and evaluation of routine hearing aids and amplification devices.
Record and document results on paper and electronically (smArt4Hearing & Audit base patient management systems)
Take aural impressions and modify ear moulds as required of children and young people.
Instruct parents/carers/patients in hearing aid handling, expectations and care.
Provide information on alternative sources of help and support (Social
Services, education, voluntary organisations and hearing aid dispensers).
Assessment of babies/children on their needs for non-standard hearing aids
(e.g. cochlear implants, CROS/BICROS, BAHA, vibrotactile).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure that all patients are assessed accurately, using the most appropriate combination of clinical tests, to assist in their further clinical and medical management.
To provide routine and non-routine paediatric behavioural audiological
assessments as an individual practitioner and in conjunction with colleagues.
To assist in providing specialist assessment of severely learning disabled children and those with complex additional needs. Tests to include pure tone audiometry with bone conduction and masking, middle ear analysis, visual reinforcement audiometry, behavioural observation audiometry, distraction testing, play audiometry, speech audiometry and other techniques including full range of objective measures.
Analysing and explaining the results to the parents which may include
breaking bad news regarding a childs permanent hearing status.
Management of babies, children and young people with hearing loss, being sensitive to the child/parents needs, advising and helping child/parent to make decisions regarding future management and if necessary arranging for hearing aids to be fitted.
Ensuring excellent communication between all of the professionals involved and the child/family.
Ensuring complete documentation, reporting and correspondence together with any further care plan are made clear to the referrer, family, Paediatrician, HV etc.
Actively monitor, in conjunction with the Head of Service and the NHSP
Local Coordinator of New born Hearing Screen, referrals and targeted follow ups and produce a monthly report on outcomes of testing.
Attend the weekly departmental clinical meeting and active participate in the discussions around the cases presented.
Attend monthly Paediatric Audiology Business meeting
To take comprehensive clinical histories from families and evaluate this with clinical observations and outcome of testing to formulate an individual action plan for each case an initiate the appropriate onward referral and effectively correspond with primary care.
To perform assessments, fitting (using real ear measurements) and evaluation of routine hearing aids and amplification devices.
Record and document results on paper and electronically (smArt4Hearing & Audit base patient management systems)
Take aural impressions and modify ear moulds as required of children and young people.
Instruct parents/carers/patients in hearing aid handling, expectations and care.
Provide information on alternative sources of help and support (Social
Services, education, voluntary organisations and hearing aid dispensers).
Assessment of babies/children on their needs for non-standard hearing aids
(e.g. cochlear implants, CROS/BICROS, BAHA, vibrotactile).
Person Specification
Qualifications/training
Essential
- BSc Audiology or Equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatric Behavioural assessment.
Qualifications/training
Essential
- RCCP/AHCS registered (or in the process of registering)
Skills/ability
Essential
- Good computer skills/IT confident
Experience
Essential
- Qualified practitioner with NHS experience (eother permanent role or placement)
- Experience of fitting digital hearing aids
Desirable
- Confident child interaction
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent communication/inter-personal skills (deaf aware)
- Knowledge of equipment and calibration
- Good knowledge of Paediatric Audiological testing
Personal Qualitites
Essential
- Able to work well within a team and independently
- Is clear of own ability and when to escalate
Person Specification
Qualifications/training
Essential
- BSc Audiology or Equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatric Behavioural assessment.
Qualifications/training
Essential
- RCCP/AHCS registered (or in the process of registering)
Skills/ability
Essential
- Good computer skills/IT confident
Experience
Essential
- Qualified practitioner with NHS experience (eother permanent role or placement)
- Experience of fitting digital hearing aids
Desirable
- Confident child interaction
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent communication/inter-personal skills (deaf aware)
- Knowledge of equipment and calibration
- Good knowledge of Paediatric Audiological testing
Personal Qualitites
Essential
- Able to work well within a team and independently
- Is clear of own ability and when to escalate
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).
Additional information
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).
