Job summary
Senior Specialist Paediatric Audiologist. Band 7
If you are driven by quality, patient and staff engagement, a desire to improve patient care and want to work within a Trust similarly committed then this is a post you will want to apply for.
An exciting new post has been created so we are looking for an outstanding clinician to join our successful team.
You will be an experienced audiologist educated to degree level. You must have appropriate NHS or other experience consistent with your qualifications.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated audiologist.
There will also be regular clinical work including diagnostic hearing assessment and support for a wide range of patients including those with complex needs.
You will have an ability to exercise good clinical judgement based on up-to-date knowledge and experience.
You will be experienced in working at a high level of autonomy and possess excellent communication skills.
This is an opportunity to drive the continuous improvement plan to deliver a high quality effective paediatric audiology service.
Flexibility and adaptability are a must.
This post offers the chance for you to build on your clinical, managerial and mentoring skills as the post holder will work within a multi -disciplinary team which promotes and supports individual growth.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide the full range of audiological clinical diagnostic tests providing factual interpretative reports as required, as well as being involved in the rehabilitation of patients with hearing impairment.
Specific: To lead on Clinical governance and Audit for Audiologists and clinical scientists
To have a key role in aligning to IQIP standards and to be a point of contact for expert knowledge
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Information
Job Title: Senior Specialist Paediatric Audiologist
Grade Band 7
Hours 37.5
Department Audiology
Reports To Heads of Audiology
Accountable To Clinical leads
Key relationships : Healthcare scientists of all grades, medical colleagues,service users
Job Summary
General:
The post holder will provide the full range of audiological clinical diagnostic tests providing factual interpretative reports as required, as well as being involved in the rehabilitation of patients with hearing impairment.
Specific: To lead on Clinical governance and Audit for Audiologists and clinical scientists
To have a key role in aligning to IQIP standards and to be a point of contact for expert knowledge
Duties and responsibilities
Clinical
- Perform routine audiological investigations on individuals of all ages, to support the differential diagnosis of auditory dysfunction.
Including:
- Pure tone Audiometry
- Tympanometry +/- SRT
- VRA
- Free field Play Audiometry
- Speech testing
- Diagnostic ABR
- Diagnostic OAEs and DPs
- Cortical evoked Potentials
- ETD
- Speech (in noise) and other tests for CP
- Agree and implement individual management plans for patients presenting with a variety of auditory disorders and oversee their management in conjunction with consultant, audiology colleagues and allied professionals This will involve suitable communication and explanation to patients and care givers of test results, diagnoses and other relevant information.
- Agree aural rehabilitation for patients, including the selection, fitting and exchange of a range of NHS digital hearing aids, the taking of aural impressions and giving advice on all aspects of hearing aid use.
- Complete routine follow up checks of hearing aid use
- Complete REM and RECD measurements to validate and verify hearing aid selection and use
- Provide audiological support for ENT and Audiological Medicine clinics
- Provide expert opinion and clinical care for more complex hearing aid users.
- Manage own time effectively to include planning of workload in collaboration with other team members.
- Ensure that a patient centred approach is used to deliver safe and effective care
- Provide cover for colleagues as required
Administrative/ governance :
- Lead in the production and updating of departmental protocols and policies
- Ensure the availability of up-to-date patient information leaflets
- Ensure data entered on Audiology Patient Management System is accurate and current.
- Use initiative when acting on information from patients and carers and be able to respond appropriately e.g. safeguarding disclosures
- Maintain own personal/ professional development ensuring compliance in mandatory training.
- Contribute to research, training and development programmes within Audiology by recording data and making observations.
- Maintain awareness of developments within Audiology ensuring personal knowledge and skills are consistently developed to maintain current competency.
- Provide training as appropriate to training and experience
- Participate in clinical audit and governance programmes within the Audiology Service, providing information as required.
- Contribute to individual performance review.
- Perform Stage A and B daily/weekly equipment calibration checks.
- Work in accordance with local protocols to ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained.
- Always ensure the safety and security of equipment and report any problems
- Assist in the annual equipment calibration programme
Team Role
Support the Heads of Service with the implementation of new service developments/protocols.
Ensure the working environment is clean and tidy and that all necessary supplies are available.
Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment.
Provide support to junior members of the team
Education and Training/Self Development
- Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required, supported by regular PDR
- Attend professional meetings as required
- Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health and Safety, as applicable
General
Any other duties may be discussed and agreed with the Head of Audiology Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Information
Job Title: Senior Specialist Paediatric Audiologist
Grade Band 7
Hours 37.5
Department Audiology
Reports To Heads of Audiology
Accountable To Clinical leads
Key relationships : Healthcare scientists of all grades, medical colleagues,service users
Job Summary
General:
The post holder will provide the full range of audiological clinical diagnostic tests providing factual interpretative reports as required, as well as being involved in the rehabilitation of patients with hearing impairment.
Specific: To lead on Clinical governance and Audit for Audiologists and clinical scientists
To have a key role in aligning to IQIP standards and to be a point of contact for expert knowledge
Duties and responsibilities
Clinical
- Perform routine audiological investigations on individuals of all ages, to support the differential diagnosis of auditory dysfunction.
Including:
- Pure tone Audiometry
- Tympanometry +/- SRT
- VRA
- Free field Play Audiometry
- Speech testing
- Diagnostic ABR
- Diagnostic OAEs and DPs
- Cortical evoked Potentials
- ETD
- Speech (in noise) and other tests for CP
- Agree and implement individual management plans for patients presenting with a variety of auditory disorders and oversee their management in conjunction with consultant, audiology colleagues and allied professionals This will involve suitable communication and explanation to patients and care givers of test results, diagnoses and other relevant information.
- Agree aural rehabilitation for patients, including the selection, fitting and exchange of a range of NHS digital hearing aids, the taking of aural impressions and giving advice on all aspects of hearing aid use.
- Complete routine follow up checks of hearing aid use
- Complete REM and RECD measurements to validate and verify hearing aid selection and use
- Provide audiological support for ENT and Audiological Medicine clinics
- Provide expert opinion and clinical care for more complex hearing aid users.
- Manage own time effectively to include planning of workload in collaboration with other team members.
- Ensure that a patient centred approach is used to deliver safe and effective care
- Provide cover for colleagues as required
Administrative/ governance :
- Lead in the production and updating of departmental protocols and policies
- Ensure the availability of up-to-date patient information leaflets
- Ensure data entered on Audiology Patient Management System is accurate and current.
- Use initiative when acting on information from patients and carers and be able to respond appropriately e.g. safeguarding disclosures
- Maintain own personal/ professional development ensuring compliance in mandatory training.
- Contribute to research, training and development programmes within Audiology by recording data and making observations.
- Maintain awareness of developments within Audiology ensuring personal knowledge and skills are consistently developed to maintain current competency.
- Provide training as appropriate to training and experience
- Participate in clinical audit and governance programmes within the Audiology Service, providing information as required.
- Contribute to individual performance review.
- Perform Stage A and B daily/weekly equipment calibration checks.
- Work in accordance with local protocols to ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained.
- Always ensure the safety and security of equipment and report any problems
- Assist in the annual equipment calibration programme
Team Role
Support the Heads of Service with the implementation of new service developments/protocols.
Ensure the working environment is clean and tidy and that all necessary supplies are available.
Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment.
Provide support to junior members of the team
Education and Training/Self Development
- Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required, supported by regular PDR
- Attend professional meetings as required
- Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health and Safety, as applicable
General
Any other duties may be discussed and agreed with the Head of Audiology Services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC, BTEC, Msc or equivalent
Desirable
- Knowledge of Advanced rehab techniques Paediatric audiology courses
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at band 6 or higher with own clinical responsibility
- Experience of leading complex clinics NHSP diagnostics and management
- Techniques for dealing with complex patients of all ages
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge of test techniques and habilitative skills for dealing with complex patients of all ages
- Man management skills
- Protocol and document creation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC, BTEC, Msc or equivalent
Desirable
- Knowledge of Advanced rehab techniques Paediatric audiology courses
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at band 6 or higher with own clinical responsibility
- Experience of leading complex clinics NHSP diagnostics and management
- Techniques for dealing with complex patients of all ages
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge of test techniques and habilitative skills for dealing with complex patients of all ages
- Man management skills
- Protocol and document creation
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).
