Job summary
We are looking for two enthusiastic Senior Paediatric Audiologists to join ourexpanding team in Hounslow. There is one full time role (37.5 hours) and one parttime role (30 hours) available.You will work 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 audiologicalassessments and provide habilitation to our paediatric population including thosewith complex needs.You will need to have experience in working in a paediatric setting and beregistered with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS).We have a number of sites across Hounslow that you will be expected to workfrom;- Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health- Feltham Centre for Health- Chiswick Health CentreWe are an IQIPS accredited Community Paediatric Audiology Service. We haverecently been assessed by NHE England and NWL ICB and they have provided fullassurance of our paediatric audiology service.All interviews will be in person on site in Hounslow. We look forward to receivingyour application.
Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilities:o Provision of a range of comprehensive audiological assessments andhearing aid provision to the paediatric population including children withcomplex needs.o Effective and supportive communication with parents and professionals.o Support efficient service deliveryo To organise and provide hearing assessments for children with specialneeds in schools.o Assist in gathering departmental performance data, developing clinicalpathways and efficient working of patient management systems such asAuditbase.o To be responsible for the referral process onwards from the department toother agencies i.e. GPs, ENT, Paediatricians etc.o To supervise junior members of staff; support in their training anddevelopment.Service Delivery Responsibilities:o To support the Team Lead and Clinical Service Manager in maintainingIQIPS accreditation.
o To participate in audit programmes, on-going development of newtechniques and technology within the department.o To ensure that a family friendly approach permeates all contact betweenaudiology services and Deaf/ Hard of Hearing children and their families inown practice and junior staff.o To deal with all equipment faults including arranging repair in line withdepartmental and manufacturers guidelines.o To maintain stock levels, records and stock taking.
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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
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 OR Parts I and II BAAT and Certificate for higher training (Paediatric)
- Evidence of CPD
- On the voluntary register with AHCS
Desirable
- BSc in Audiology and Certificate of 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
Skill 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 OR Parts I and II BAAT and Certificate for higher training (Paediatric)
- Evidence of CPD
- On the voluntary register with AHCS
Desirable
- BSc in Audiology and Certificate of 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
Skill 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.
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).
