Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to lead the paediatric audiology service at Airedale General Hospital.
The specialist paediatric audiologist will deliver high quality complex care to the paediatric population as well as leading and developing the service alongside the Audiology service manager.
The post holder will be responsible for the diagnosis and management of children with hearing loss and will be expected to perform a range of specialist audiometric investigations on children from birth to adulthood as well as those children with complex / additional needs.
Main duties of the job
- To be a clinical specialist and directly responsible for a designated Paediatric caseload of non-routine patients with complex and highly complex hearing disorders.
- To perform highly specialised diagnostic testing on paediatric caseload - to include diagnostic ABR, diagnostic OAE, speech testing, RECD, REM and audiometric behavioural testing
- To actively lead the operation of the specialised Paediatric Audiology service which will include special responsibilities as allocated by the Audiology Service Manager
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology (Healthcare Science) or equivalent
- Registered with Professional Body e.g. AHCS / BAA
Desirable
- MSc Audiology
- Advanced courses/ modules in Paediatric Audiology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of testing Newborn babies using specialist diagnostic equipment
- Experience of reporting results and making diagnosis of PCHI
- Experience of paediatric hearing aid verification and fitting
- Experience of performing behavioural /speech testing on paediatric caseload
Desirable
- Lead clinician within the field of paediatric diagnostic testing/hearing aid fitting
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of implementing national quality standards
- Experience of using Audit Base
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology (Healthcare Science) or equivalent
- Registered with Professional Body e.g. AHCS / BAA
Desirable
- MSc Audiology
- Advanced courses/ modules in Paediatric Audiology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of testing Newborn babies using specialist diagnostic equipment
- Experience of reporting results and making diagnosis of PCHI
- Experience of paediatric hearing aid verification and fitting
- Experience of performing behavioural /speech testing on paediatric caseload
Desirable
- Lead clinician within the field of paediatric diagnostic testing/hearing aid fitting
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of implementing national quality standards
- Experience of using Audit Base
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).
