Job summary
University Hospitals Birmingham have a great opportunity to recruit an enthusiastic and well motivated Senior Paediatric Audiologist.
The post holder will be based at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham working within a motivated and enthusiastic team.
The post holder will be an experienced, qualified Audiologist who will undertake a full range of diagnostic clinical tests including activities that are highly specialised, complex and non-routine. The work will involve a significant degree of responsibility and will require the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information clearly and effectively, both verbally or through an interpreter when necessary.
The post holder will work with the Head of Audiology and the paediatric team to ensure that Clinical and Professional standards are maintained at all times.
Main duties of the job
The main role of the Paediatric Audiologist is to independently provide routine and non-routine paediatric behavioural audiological assessments, perform highly specialised paediatric test procedures and highly specialised assessments for paediatric patients, as well as partake in specialised clinics as directed by the Clinical Lead for Paediatric Audiology.
The ideal candidate will be friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude to service development. They will strive to continue providing a family-friendly service that meets the needs of the local population.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * BSc (Hons) Audiology or equivalent OR- MSc or equivalent level qualification in Audiology with Certificate of Competence in Audiology (CAC or equivalent).
- * Registration with AHCS/HCPC
- * Relevant and appropriate level of post qualification experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- * Knowledge of BSA and BAA clinical guidance and recommended procedures
- * Knowledge kept up to date through regular CPD
- * Knowledge of routine and non-routine diagnostic audiology assessment procedures, their interpretation and their implications for patient management
- * Advanced knowledge and experience in paediatric audiology, including habilitation of hearing impaired infants and children to include those with complex needs.
- * Demonstrable experience in the relevant clinical areas and evidence of clinical competency with a complex patient caseload
Desirable
- * Knowledge of the IQIPs criteria
- * Knowledge of referral criteria for CI
- * Participation in research and development activities, including audit of clinical outcomes as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * BSc (Hons) Audiology or equivalent OR- MSc or equivalent level qualification in Audiology with Certificate of Competence in Audiology (CAC or equivalent).
- * Registration with AHCS/HCPC
- * Relevant and appropriate level of post qualification experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- * Knowledge of BSA and BAA clinical guidance and recommended procedures
- * Knowledge kept up to date through regular CPD
- * Knowledge of routine and non-routine diagnostic audiology assessment procedures, their interpretation and their implications for patient management
- * Advanced knowledge and experience in paediatric audiology, including habilitation of hearing impaired infants and children to include those with complex needs.
- * Demonstrable experience in the relevant clinical areas and evidence of clinical competency with a complex patient caseload
Desirable
- * Knowledge of the IQIPs criteria
- * Knowledge of referral criteria for CI
- * Participation in research and development activities, including audit of clinical outcomes as required
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).
