Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated highly specialised paediatric audiologist to join our friendly, hardworking team of audiologists, assistants and clerical staff.
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.
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.
The post holder will work in a leadership role managing the day to day. To provide a comprehensive paediatric audiology service. They will demonstrate leadership to ensure staff are working to national standards, ensure current practice is evidence based and ensure there is quality within the service. The role will require leadership on a specific area of complex paediatric audiology and day to day operational management of this area. They will offer support for more junior staff and those training and deputise in the absence of the Head(s) of Service. They will ensure the service improvements are made in an evidenced based manner and develop staff
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about the Highly Specialist Paediatric Audiologist position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about the Highly Specialist Paediatric Audiologist position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- MSc in Audiology (CAC/STP/HTS) or BAAT part I+II with BTEC Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement or Equivalent
- HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist (Audiology) or RCCP registration as Audiologist
- Experience in Paediatric Audiological testing including both objective and behavioural assessment.
- Knowledge and skills in paediatric hearing aids fittings and habilitation
- Extensive specialist clinical experience and knowledge in paediatric audiology
Desirable
- Able to perform, independently, ABR tests
- Training in BSL, Level 1 or 2
- Qualified Clinical Educator or willing to undertake recognised clinical educator course
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer skills and database use
- Good Leadership skills
- Proven Multi-disciplinary working
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Critical appraisal skills
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritising own workload whilst maintaining professional practice in a challenging and ever changing environment
Desirable
Other Requirements
Desirable
- Able to travel and carry out clinical work
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding hearing impairment and impact on quality of life
- Ability to deal with aggressive, distressed or confrontational patients, and where necessary able to calm the situation. There may be times where the post holder has to deal with unclean patients and this should be done in a sensitive manner
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality in dealing with patient details and work in a confidential manner
- Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied caseload, demonstrating good prioritisation and organisational skills
- Demonstrates good communication/interpersonal skills
- Self motivated and enthusiastic
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- MSc in Audiology (CAC/STP/HTS) or BAAT part I+II with BTEC Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement or Equivalent
- HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist (Audiology) or RCCP registration as Audiologist
- Experience in Paediatric Audiological testing including both objective and behavioural assessment.
- Knowledge and skills in paediatric hearing aids fittings and habilitation
- Extensive specialist clinical experience and knowledge in paediatric audiology
Desirable
- Able to perform, independently, ABR tests
- Training in BSL, Level 1 or 2
- Qualified Clinical Educator or willing to undertake recognised clinical educator course
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer skills and database use
- Good Leadership skills
- Proven Multi-disciplinary working
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Critical appraisal skills
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritising own workload whilst maintaining professional practice in a challenging and ever changing environment
Desirable
Other Requirements
Desirable
- Able to travel and carry out clinical work
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding hearing impairment and impact on quality of life
- Ability to deal with aggressive, distressed or confrontational patients, and where necessary able to calm the situation. There may be times where the post holder has to deal with unclean patients and this should be done in a sensitive manner
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality in dealing with patient details and work in a confidential manner
- Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied caseload, demonstrating good prioritisation and organisational skills
- Demonstrates good communication/interpersonal skills
- Self motivated and enthusiastic
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).
