Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a well-motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Audiologist to join us in the Paediatric Audiology team at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford.
The post holder will be fully competent in all areas of advanced paediatric hearing assessments, including diagnostic evoked potentials and behavioural hearing assessments. They will have a good knowledge of fitting and verifying hearing aids on children.
The post is a permanent position, full time (37.5 hours per week) but flexible working will be considered.
Previous experience in working in NHS Hospitals is essential.
Main duties of the job
Main liaison for local Specialist Teachers of the Deaf to ensure children benefit from the prescribed amplification and radio aid provision in education setting.
Assisting in formulation of policy and procedures for the Paediatric audiology service, in conjunction with the Paediatric Service Lead.
Deputise for the site manager/paediatric service lead when necessary.
Support, supervision and mentoring junior staff.
Lead for paediatric audit on the site and ensure learning is shared with the team for events/incidents.
Ensure correct use and all calibration stages audiological equipment, including evoked potentials equipment.
Complete advanced and routine diagnostic hearing assessments of children of all ages, including behavioural testing and speech testing.
Objective tests of hearing. Including ABR, ABR under GA, ASSR and OAEs
Undertake hearing aid assessment, fitting, validation (REM/RECD) and ongoing support of children and families.Liaise with SONAR as a tool for peer review.
Attendance at regular meetings and training courses as appropriate.
Attendance at CHSWG meetings, may include acting as an officer to the group. Collation of statistics from the activity within department reporting from S4H and measuring the service against NHSP and BAA Quality Standards. Responsible for an area of specialism or have designated basic management duties such as appraisal for a small group of staff.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Advanced Paediatric Audiologist
Trust Name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Hospital Division (Location) Broomfield
Clinical Division Surgical
Department: Audiology
Grade: Band 7
Membership of professional groups such as BAA/BSA
Evidence of further specialist educational courses
Full competency, including theoretical and practical training in full range of hearing aid techniques and clinical diagnostic test procedures (birth to adult) will have been gained
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Advanced Paediatric Audiologist
Trust Name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Hospital Division (Location) Broomfield
Clinical Division Surgical
Department: Audiology
Grade: Band 7
Membership of professional groups such as BAA/BSA
Evidence of further specialist educational courses
Full competency, including theoretical and practical training in full range of hearing aid techniques and clinical diagnostic test procedures (birth to adult) will have been gained
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / MSc in Audiology or equivalent (DIP Audiology with relevant BSc or BAAT Part 1 or 2 / BTEC/HTEC MPPM)
- State registered
Desirable
- Registered with BAA and/or BSA
- Leadership qualification or experience in leading a team
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Full competency including theoretical and practical training in full range of hearing aid techniques and clinical diagnostic test procedures (adults and young children including pre-school age) will have been gained
Desirable
- experience in training, teaching and supervising junior staff within the discipline
- NHS experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / MSc in Audiology or equivalent (DIP Audiology with relevant BSc or BAAT Part 1 or 2 / BTEC/HTEC MPPM)
- State registered
Desirable
- Registered with BAA and/or BSA
- Leadership qualification or experience in leading a team
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Full competency including theoretical and practical training in full range of hearing aid techniques and clinical diagnostic test procedures (adults and young children including pre-school age) will have been gained
Desirable
- experience in training, teaching and supervising junior staff within the discipline
- NHS experience
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).
