Job summary
Are you looking to start or develop your career in Paediatric Audiology?
We are the site for you! We are a dynamic, friendly, IQIPS accredited team looking for a proactive Band 5 Paediatric Audiologist to join us.
You will play an integral role in ensuring high quality service delivery and improvements whilst delivering a cost effective and efficient service.
Developing the delivery of Paediatric Audiology Service to the paediatric population of Hounslow and Richmond localities.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
- Act as an autonomous practitioner in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of a diverse caseload
- Assist the team in the planning, development and delivery of the Paediatric Audiology Service to the paediatric population of Hounslow and Richmond localities.
- Organise and undertake various audits relevant to the service.
- Perform diagnostic audiological procedures and provide a comprehensive, suitable, individual management plan for children.
- Support the service to maintain IQIPS accreditation.
- Provide managerial responsibilities ensuring resources are available to maintain the smooth running of the clinic.
About us
Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It's personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It's the NHS at its best and the difference you make is truly tangible.
Our colleagues often describe us as a family, and we know how important that sense of belonging and support is when you start a new job. It's simple - happy, engaged staff provide better services.
In 2018, we were named 'Best Place to Work for Employee Satisfaction' by the Nursing Times. The same year, we won the Workforce category at the HSJ Awards.
In the latest NHS Staff Survey results 2020, we had the best response rate amongst community trusts nationally.
We are the top community trust in the country on the theme Quality of care for the third year. We had the highest percentage of staff who felt they are able to deliver the care they aspire to and are satisfied with the quality of care they give to patients or service users. If you enjoy a challenge and want to go home each day knowing you made a difference, you will thrive in our organisation.
Infection Control
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
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Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc/MSc/PTP in Audiology or parts I and II of BAAT Certificate for higher training.
- Evidence of CPD
- Registration with the RCCP or HCPC
Desirable
- British sign language qualification
- Deaf awareness qualification
- Advanced paediatric hearing aid fitting training
- Current membership of BSA/BAA
- Newborn Hearing Screening Programme training
Experience
Essential
- Around 6 months working in NHS Audiology department
- Ability to work with children and their parents with other disabilities, e.g. learning difficulties, autism.
- Experience of behavioural, rehabilitation and electrophysiological assessment
Desirable
- Experience of aiding children using NHSP/MCHAS protocols
- Minimum of 1 year paediatric audiology experience
- Experience of peer reviews
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the HRCH values (Care, Respect, Communication )
- Ability to work as an autonomous professional
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and diverse patient group
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of paediatric audiology and advanced audiological test techniques including national developments
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent organisation skills both of self and others
- Ability to formulate comprehensive and appropriate management plans based on good case history
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of health service practices and understanding of clinical governance
- Computer literate
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc/MSc/PTP in Audiology or parts I and II of BAAT Certificate for higher training.
- Evidence of CPD
- Registration with the RCCP or HCPC
Desirable
- British sign language qualification
- Deaf awareness qualification
- Advanced paediatric hearing aid fitting training
- Current membership of BSA/BAA
- Newborn Hearing Screening Programme training
Experience
Essential
- Around 6 months working in NHS Audiology department
- Ability to work with children and their parents with other disabilities, e.g. learning difficulties, autism.
- Experience of behavioural, rehabilitation and electrophysiological assessment
Desirable
- Experience of aiding children using NHSP/MCHAS protocols
- Minimum of 1 year paediatric audiology experience
- Experience of peer reviews
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the HRCH values (Care, Respect, Communication )
- Ability to work as an autonomous professional
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and diverse patient group
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of paediatric audiology and advanced audiological test techniques including national developments
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent organisation skills both of self and others
- Ability to formulate comprehensive and appropriate management plans based on good case history
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of health service practices and understanding of clinical governance
- Computer literate
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
