Job summary
The Paediatric Audiologist provides highly specialised audiological care, including advanced and complex assessment and rehabilitation of hearing impaired children. The role is predominantly based at Royal Stoke. However, there may also be a requirement to work at County Hospital.
Main duties of the job
o Ability to provide appropriate, understandable test instruction to children of all ages and ability. Use of tact and persuasion where barriers to understanding exist, e.g. very young children and children with learning difficulties, or with an uncooperative child.o Communicate effectively with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, carers and children of all ages. Able to communicate complex technical information in a meaningful manner, adapting instructions and tests to children of different ages and special needs.o Demonstrate reassurance and persuasive skills to gain a childs confidence for invasive procedures e.g. impressions.o Demonstrate sensitivity and awareness when Sharing the News with children, parents and families e.g. sudden hearing loss or deterioration of existing hearing loss.o Liaise with a multidisciplinary team to provide the best outcomes for children, including ENT, TODs, Speech and Language Therapists, Paediatricians
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ability to provide appropriate, understandable test instruction to children of all ages and ability. Use of tact and persuasion where barriers to understanding exist, e.g. very young children and children with learning difficulties, or with an uncooperative child. Communicate effectively with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, carers and children of all ages. Able to communicate complex technical information in a meaningful manner, adapting instructions and tests to children of different ages and special needs. Demonstrate reassurance and persuasive skills to gain a childs confidence for invasive procedures e.g. impressions. Demonstrate sensitivity and awareness when Sharing the News with children, parents and families e.g. sudden hearing loss or deterioration of existing hearing loss. Liaise with a multidisciplinary team to provide the best outcomes for children, including ENT, TODs, Speech and Language Therapists, Paediatricians
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ability to provide appropriate, understandable test instruction to children of all ages and ability. Use of tact and persuasion where barriers to understanding exist, e.g. very young children and children with learning difficulties, or with an uncooperative child. Communicate effectively with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, carers and children of all ages. Able to communicate complex technical information in a meaningful manner, adapting instructions and tests to children of different ages and special needs. Demonstrate reassurance and persuasive skills to gain a childs confidence for invasive procedures e.g. impressions. Demonstrate sensitivity and awareness when Sharing the News with children, parents and families e.g. sudden hearing loss or deterioration of existing hearing loss. Liaise with a multidisciplinary team to provide the best outcomes for children, including ENT, TODs, Speech and Language Therapists, Paediatricians
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Audiology or equivalent MSc in Audiology
Experience
Essential
- At least two years' experience of working within paediatric audiology. Possess in-depth knowledge of assessment and rehabilitation techniques of children of all abilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Audiology or equivalent MSc in Audiology
Experience
Essential
- At least two years' experience of working within paediatric audiology. Possess in-depth knowledge of assessment and rehabilitation techniques of children of all abilities
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
