Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join an expanding Community Paediatric Audiology team and start their career in Audiology. The Paediatric Audiology team are looking for an enthusiastic Audiology Support worker to assist the Audiologists to carry out hearing assessments for children from 0 to 19 years including children with additional needs at 4 clinic locations across Luton and Bedfordshire. You will be expected to provide clinical, technical and administrative support to audiologists.
We are looking for someone with great communication skills and peoples skills. Your base could be Liverpool Health Centre in Luton or Child Development Centre in Kempton.
Before applying for this vacancy please be aware of the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted, and that unfortunately overseas applicants who are new to care may not reach the minimum salary threshold to obtain a certificate of sponsorship.
(Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised).
Main duties of the job
Working in the community across four sites in the Bedfordshire area (Child Development Centre in Kempston, Houghton Regis Health Centre, Redgrave Children and Young Persons Centre and Liverpool Road Health Centre), supporting audiologists with the Audiological assessment of children's hearing, aged from 0 to 19 years, including children with additional needs.
Assist with set up and daily calibration/checks of Audiology equipment.
To assist in the management of children during assessment, including engaging children's attention appropriately, to allow for effective behavioural hearing assessment in line with local guidelines. To contribute to the provision of a family friendly service.
Take on specific areas of responsibility within the service to contribute to the overall service delivery as directed by manager or senior staff.
About us
We are rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission and proud of the high quality services and innovation that our teams and services provide.
There is one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff. Our workforce is richly diverse and our commitment to equality and inclusion runs through all we do. Our aim is that all of our teams reflect the diversity of the populations in which they work.
Our incredibly positive staff survey results year on year speak for themselves and recognise the fantastic culture we have created with our staff. So if you share our passion for innovative and high quality care delivery, then please do submit your application today and start the process to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Planning
To assist Audiologist and audiology service administrators in other non-clinical duties in a variety of community settings.
Communication Communicate with Children & Parents, in a manner which is clear, and contributes to the ethos of a family friendly service.
To use alternative Communication strategies with Children who have additional needs, or who use different languages.
To inform and liaise with the Line Manager and Service Manager on all aspects of hearing assessment related to your role.
To establish a working rapport with other team members and contribute to Team meetings.
To recognise the importance of personal contribution to the team and the wider professional network.
Budgetary Responsibility There is no responsibility for budgets within this role.
Research & Development Activity To participate in audit of the screening service within the Trust and annually as part of the Audiology audit and other audiology related audit being undertaken by the department under the guidance of qualified staff.
People Management Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.
Clinical and Practice Governance Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required.
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Planning
To assist Audiologist and audiology service administrators in other non-clinical duties in a variety of community settings.
Communication Communicate with Children & Parents, in a manner which is clear, and contributes to the ethos of a family friendly service.
To use alternative Communication strategies with Children who have additional needs, or who use different languages.
To inform and liaise with the Line Manager and Service Manager on all aspects of hearing assessment related to your role.
To establish a working rapport with other team members and contribute to Team meetings.
To recognise the importance of personal contribution to the team and the wider professional network.
Budgetary Responsibility There is no responsibility for budgets within this role.
Research & Development Activity To participate in audit of the screening service within the Trust and annually as part of the Audiology audit and other audiology related audit being undertaken by the department under the guidance of qualified staff.
People Management Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.
Clinical and Practice Governance Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required.
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Numerate and literate to GCSE level or equivalent including English GCSE and Maths GCSE
Desirable
- Knowledge and training to work at NVQ/SVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Worked in the NHS/ Community Services
- Knowledge of primary and health community services
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office and databases
- Worked with children for a year
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of normal child development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a school setting with children key stage 1 or reception, and understanding their needs;
- Knowledge and experience of Audiology care services.
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
Desirable
- Ability to deal with children with challenging behaviours or additional needs
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Numerate and literate to GCSE level or equivalent including English GCSE and Maths GCSE
Desirable
- Knowledge and training to work at NVQ/SVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Worked in the NHS/ Community Services
- Knowledge of primary and health community services
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office and databases
- Worked with children for a year
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of normal child development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a school setting with children key stage 1 or reception, and understanding their needs;
- Knowledge and experience of Audiology care services.
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
Desirable
- Ability to deal with children with challenging behaviours or additional needs
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.
