Job summary
Due to a promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 paediatric audiologist to join our team.
We are recruiting for 1 x 37.5hr permanent position and 2 x fixed term positions, full and part time hours available.
The fixed term positions are to provide cover for employees on maternity leave and will end April 2027 or when the substantive postholder returns. Whilst this post is advertised on an fixed term basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made.
Main duties of the job
To be a member of a Multidisciplinary Team providing a comprehensive, integrated Paediatric Audiology service for babies, children and young adults.
As part of an audiology team, carry out daily clinical work, managing own clinics and individual workload.
Complete specialist work which includes comprehensive testing and diagnostic assessments of hearing, requiring in-depth knowledge of paediatric test protocols, and assessment techniques.
Conduct paediatric hearing aid fittings, programme aids using manufactures software and specific specialised hardware. Perform day to day management of hearing aids, and rehabilitee support.
Is responsible for the supervision of junior staff and training of undergraduate and post graduate students on audiology courses.
To contribute and be an active participant in audit, service development and change management of the service.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.
People at the Heart
Listen and Involve
Kind and Respectful
ONE Team
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work according to national and local guidelines, noting any deviation with justification in the childs records.
- Perform diagnostic assessment of the hearing of children and analyse the results
- Perform pure tone audiometry, using air conduction and bone conduction
- Test pre-school children via Distraction testing. Visual re-enforcement, audiometry (VRA), Performance testing, Manchester picture testing, Speech testing, testing of middle ear function using tympanometry, OAE's
- Complete audiological testing of babies that are referred following their newborn hearing screen, using Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) and Diagnostic ABR if area of speciality
- Carry out Otoscopy following BSA recommended procedures. Be able to identify normal and abnormal ears. Identifies any contraindications for any further procedures e.g. tympanometry and impressions
- To arrange and advise referral to other professionals for treatment / management when required e.g. referral to ENT nurse or GP for treatment of an infection
- Take accurate and safe impressions of the ear following BSA recommended procedures for impression taking. Perform Otoscopy to identify any contra indications
- To carry out ordering of ear moulds using Organisational ordering system in order to ensure moulds are available for next appointment
- Carry out comprehensive repair sessions to hearing aids
- Dispense, fit and maintain digital hearing aids, using MCHAS guidelines and protocols
- Complete reviews of hearing aid use and fitting. Identifies the benefit of the hearing aid, satisfaction with the aid and use this information to adapt programs, settings and take further rehabilitation measures.
- Carry out assessments on hearing aid users.
- Perform Otoscopy to identify any abnormal ear conditions so that appropriate referrals for treatment can be made.
- Fit and programme digital hearing aids.
- Identify children with atypical of abnormal ear conditions and refer on.
- Carry out routine maintenance and calibration checks on audiological equipment, reporting faults and arranging for repair when necessary.
- Maintains accurate recording of results and updates patient records. Write reports to allied hearing professionals when required
- Performs correct and valid use of diagnostic and assessment equipment and specialised audiological computer software. Updates national eSP database with results of hearing tests following referral from neonatal hearing screening team
- Ensures adequate and smooth transition of children onto adult Audiology Services, via a Transition Clinic.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work according to national and local guidelines, noting any deviation with justification in the childs records.
- Perform diagnostic assessment of the hearing of children and analyse the results
- Perform pure tone audiometry, using air conduction and bone conduction
- Test pre-school children via Distraction testing. Visual re-enforcement, audiometry (VRA), Performance testing, Manchester picture testing, Speech testing, testing of middle ear function using tympanometry, OAE's
- Complete audiological testing of babies that are referred following their newborn hearing screen, using Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) and Diagnostic ABR if area of speciality
- Carry out Otoscopy following BSA recommended procedures. Be able to identify normal and abnormal ears. Identifies any contraindications for any further procedures e.g. tympanometry and impressions
- To arrange and advise referral to other professionals for treatment / management when required e.g. referral to ENT nurse or GP for treatment of an infection
- Take accurate and safe impressions of the ear following BSA recommended procedures for impression taking. Perform Otoscopy to identify any contra indications
- To carry out ordering of ear moulds using Organisational ordering system in order to ensure moulds are available for next appointment
- Carry out comprehensive repair sessions to hearing aids
- Dispense, fit and maintain digital hearing aids, using MCHAS guidelines and protocols
- Complete reviews of hearing aid use and fitting. Identifies the benefit of the hearing aid, satisfaction with the aid and use this information to adapt programs, settings and take further rehabilitation measures.
- Carry out assessments on hearing aid users.
- Perform Otoscopy to identify any abnormal ear conditions so that appropriate referrals for treatment can be made.
- Fit and programme digital hearing aids.
- Identify children with atypical of abnormal ear conditions and refer on.
- Carry out routine maintenance and calibration checks on audiological equipment, reporting faults and arranging for repair when necessary.
- Maintains accurate recording of results and updates patient records. Write reports to allied hearing professionals when required
- Performs correct and valid use of diagnostic and assessment equipment and specialised audiological computer software. Updates national eSP database with results of hearing tests following referral from neonatal hearing screening team
- Ensures adequate and smooth transition of children onto adult Audiology Services, via a Transition Clinic.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with AHCS or HCPC
- BSc Audiology or equivalent e.g. BTEC in MPPM, BAAT Parts 1 and 2 and HNC MPPM
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 year's Audiology experience to include at least 1 years' experience in paediatric audiometric assessment including full range of behavioural audiometric tests
- Advanced knowledge of working in a specialist paediatric audiology department
- Good experience in paediatric diagnostic tests.
- Experience of working in a modernised audiology service to include fitting and verification of digital hearing aids (MCHAS)
Skills
Essential
- Excellent experience of paediatric hearing aid assessment, fitting and rehabilitation.
- To be able to carry out a full range of behavioural audiometric tests, pure tone audiometry, impedance and speech audiometry as required.
- To recommend more complex assessments when necessary and perform these appropriately
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Evidence of knowledge of current trends within clinical speciality.
- Good understanding of the issues surrounding hearing impairment and impact on life quality
Additional
Essential
- Flexibility over location/ pattern of work
- Able to travel Independently throughout the Trust
- Ability to work flexibly according to the service needs with occasional Saturday / evening clinics
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with AHCS or HCPC
- BSc Audiology or equivalent e.g. BTEC in MPPM, BAAT Parts 1 and 2 and HNC MPPM
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 year's Audiology experience to include at least 1 years' experience in paediatric audiometric assessment including full range of behavioural audiometric tests
- Advanced knowledge of working in a specialist paediatric audiology department
- Good experience in paediatric diagnostic tests.
- Experience of working in a modernised audiology service to include fitting and verification of digital hearing aids (MCHAS)
Skills
Essential
- Excellent experience of paediatric hearing aid assessment, fitting and rehabilitation.
- To be able to carry out a full range of behavioural audiometric tests, pure tone audiometry, impedance and speech audiometry as required.
- To recommend more complex assessments when necessary and perform these appropriately
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Evidence of knowledge of current trends within clinical speciality.
- Good understanding of the issues surrounding hearing impairment and impact on life quality
Additional
Essential
- Flexibility over location/ pattern of work
- Able to travel Independently throughout the Trust
- Ability to work flexibly according to the service needs with occasional Saturday / evening clinics
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Platt Bridge Health Centre
Rivington Avenue
Wigan
WN2 5NG
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
