Job summary
An exciting opportunity for two Fixed Term (6 months) Part Time (26.25 hours) Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Audiologists has become available in the Audiology department at Walsall Manor Hospital.
We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about providing high quality care to patients.
Applicants for this post should have a recognised degree in Audiology or BAAT Parts I & II with BTEC in MPPM, or equivalent, and be registered with AHCS/HCPC.
The post holder will carry out all the duties of a senior member of the audiology staff including child hearing assessment and rehabilitation. This post will additionally require the post holder to carry out more specialised testing and habilitation in the paediatric audiology department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to undertake audiological tests on outpatients to inform clinical diagnosis and provide factual reports.
The post holder will act as a role model and undertake clinical supervision, mentoring and training of junior staff. The post holder will be expected to update their own professional knowledge, keeping abreast of new digital hearing aid technology
The post holder will share responsibility for the day to day running of Audiology Department within the requirements laid down by the Head Of Department and will help in providing an efficient service within Walsall Hospitals/clinics.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform independently all aspects of routine hearing assessments.
To perform independently all aspects of advanced diagnostic Audiological testing.
To perform all aspects of hearing aid provision to children, including assessment, fitting, verification, repair, rehabilitation and counselling.
To liaise with other primary care professionals to promote effective multi-agency communication.
Developing robust links with local tertiary audiology and ENT services, and other relevant statutory and voluntary agencies.
To communicate outcomes and plan treatments whilst identifying and overcoming barriers to communication. (using persuasion and reassurance as necessary) This may include complex information.
To give talks, provide training and/or demonstrations to other members of healthservice staff.
To help ensure that statistical information is collected, and that stock control of hearing aids is maintained.
To undertake the receipt/despatch of aural impressions/ear-moulds.
Ensure the availability of up-to-date patient information leaflets
To maintain patient records ensuring that data entered on Audiology Patient Management Systems is accurate and current.
In addition, individual staff have a major role in suggesting and implementing improvement to services and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open no blame culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform independently all aspects of routine hearing assessments.
To perform independently all aspects of advanced diagnostic Audiological testing.
To perform all aspects of hearing aid provision to children, including assessment, fitting, verification, repair, rehabilitation and counselling.
To liaise with other primary care professionals to promote effective multi-agency communication.
Developing robust links with local tertiary audiology and ENT services, and other relevant statutory and voluntary agencies.
To communicate outcomes and plan treatments whilst identifying and overcoming barriers to communication. (using persuasion and reassurance as necessary) This may include complex information.
To give talks, provide training and/or demonstrations to other members of healthservice staff.
To help ensure that statistical information is collected, and that stock control of hearing aids is maintained.
To undertake the receipt/despatch of aural impressions/ear-moulds.
Ensure the availability of up-to-date patient information leaflets
To maintain patient records ensuring that data entered on Audiology Patient Management Systems is accurate and current.
In addition, individual staff have a major role in suggesting and implementing improvement to services and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open no blame culture.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology (Hons) or equivalent qualification
- AHCS/HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Membership of BSA and/or BAA
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualification experience in an NHS audiology department
- Experience in paediatric behavioural assessment and habilitation
- Experience of working in partnership with schools, other services, statutory and voluntary agencies.
- Experience in working with children with other disabilities.
- Experience in supervising audiologists and supporting staff development.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, the ability to lead, be an effective member of a team, delegate appropriately, solve problems and resolve conflicts sensitively and decisively.
- The ability to prioritise and respond positively to potentially stressful and/or challenging situations.
- The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences
- An ability to promote high quality professional standards.
- Knowledge and competency with all standard audiological test procedures.
- Experience of aiding patients using MCHAS/NHSP/BSA protocols.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology (Hons) or equivalent qualification
- AHCS/HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Membership of BSA and/or BAA
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualification experience in an NHS audiology department
- Experience in paediatric behavioural assessment and habilitation
- Experience of working in partnership with schools, other services, statutory and voluntary agencies.
- Experience in working with children with other disabilities.
- Experience in supervising audiologists and supporting staff development.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, the ability to lead, be an effective member of a team, delegate appropriately, solve problems and resolve conflicts sensitively and decisively.
- The ability to prioritise and respond positively to potentially stressful and/or challenging situations.
- The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences
- An ability to promote high quality professional standards.
- Knowledge and competency with all standard audiological test procedures.
- Experience of aiding patients using MCHAS/NHSP/BSA protocols.
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).
