Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Paediatric Audiologist to join our expanding team in Hounslow as an autonomous practitioner in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of a diverse caseload.
Your role will require you to carry out a range of comprehensive audiological assessments and provide habilitation to our paediatric population including those with complex needs.
You will need to have experience in working in a paediatric setting and be registered with the Academy for Healthcare Science (ACHS).
We have a number of sites across Hounslow that you will be expected to work from;
- Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health- Feltham Centre for Health- Brentford Health Centre- Chiswick Health Centre
We have recently been assessed by NHE England and NWL ICB and they have provided full assurance of our paediatric audiology service.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilities:
o Provision of a range of comprehensive audiological assessments and hearing aid provision to the paediatric population including children with complex needs.o Effective and supportive communication with parents and professionals.o Support efficient service deliveryo To organise and provide hearing assessments for children with special needs in schools.o Assist in gathering departmental performance data, developing clinical pathways and efficient working of patient management systems such as Auditbase.o To be responsible for efficient transition of patients from paediatric to adult services.o To maintain up to date theoretical knowledge and therapeutic evidence-based practice regarding specialist area.o To provide detailed, high quality clinical reports, habilitation programmes (with individual management plans) and other types of complex written information for service users and associated professionals whilst adapting the contents to the communication styles and diversity of the recipients.o To overcome barriers to understanding or motivation, which may include English as a second language and/or learning or language disability or mental health difficulties in the parents/carers, for effective treatment to take place.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent education in Audiology or MSc in Audiology
- Parts I and II BAAT and Certificate for higher training (Paediatric)
- Evidence of CPD
- On the voluntary register with ACHS
Desirable
- Parts I and II BAAT and Certificate for higher training (Paediatric)
- Deaf awareness training
- CAC or CCC
Experience
Essential
- 3 years of experience of working in an NHS audiology department
- 1 year of experience as paediatric audiologist
- Experience of aiding children using NHSP/BAA protocols
- Experience of working with the deaf, their families and culture
Desirable
- Experience of behavioural, rehabilitation and electrophysiological assessment
- Audiological experience of working with newborn hearing screening programme
- Experience of working with a cochlear implant team
- Electrophysiological assessment for young babies
- Experience of peer reviews
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work with children and their parents with other disabilities, e.g. learning difficulties, autism.
- Ability to work as autonomous professional
- Multi-tasking, able to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and diverse patient group
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Infection prevention and control
- Supervision ethos
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of paediatric audiology and advanced audiological test techniques including national developments
- Ability to formulate comprehensive and appropriate management plans based on good case history information
- Awareness of budgetary/management limitations and constraints
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent education in Audiology or MSc in Audiology
- Parts I and II BAAT and Certificate for higher training (Paediatric)
- Evidence of CPD
- On the voluntary register with ACHS
Desirable
- Parts I and II BAAT and Certificate for higher training (Paediatric)
- Deaf awareness training
- CAC or CCC
Experience
Essential
- 3 years of experience of working in an NHS audiology department
- 1 year of experience as paediatric audiologist
- Experience of aiding children using NHSP/BAA protocols
- Experience of working with the deaf, their families and culture
Desirable
- Experience of behavioural, rehabilitation and electrophysiological assessment
- Audiological experience of working with newborn hearing screening programme
- Experience of working with a cochlear implant team
- Electrophysiological assessment for young babies
- Experience of peer reviews
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work with children and their parents with other disabilities, e.g. learning difficulties, autism.
- Ability to work as autonomous professional
- Multi-tasking, able to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and diverse patient group
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Infection prevention and control
- Supervision ethos
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of paediatric audiology and advanced audiological test techniques including national developments
- Ability to formulate comprehensive and appropriate management plans based on good case history information
- Awareness of budgetary/management limitations and constraints
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).
