Job summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, well-motivated Chief Paediatric Audiologist / Senior Audiological Scientist to join our Audiology team.
The Paediatric Audiology Services covers all sites within the Trust but the majority of your initial clinical duties will be at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Employed by Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust you may be required periodically to provide services for High Wycombe & Amersham Hospitals. We are a small but well equipped Department with one of the shortest waiting lists in the country.
The department offers a wide range of Audiological Services but you will be expected to maintain your clinical duties alongside managerial and leadership duties for both diagnostic and habilitative Paediatric Audiology. You will also be expected to lead and manage our Bone Anchored Hearing Aid service and assist the Head of Audiology.
Main duties of the job
Support the ENT Consultants in the diagnosis, treatment and habilitation of hearing impairment.
Undertake & manage clinical assessments of auditory function in patients of all ages, using behavioural and electrophysiological test procedures in accordance with departmental practice and protocols.
Select, verify and evaluate personal hearing aids for the hearing impaired population in accordance with national and departmental guidelines.
Manage and lead the provision of Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHAs) for children.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Able to conduct ABR to national guidelines
- Experience of fitting hearing aids to newborns or newly diagnosed children
- Experience and training in "Sharing the News"
Desirable
- Has experience of external peer review
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience of fitting newborns with RECD
- Assessment, fitting & verification of digital hearing aids.
Desirable
- Undertakes electrophysiological assessment and acts appropriately on findings.
- Counselling of adults and older children
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with both children & adults
- Demonstrates knowledge related to cause & appropriate management of hearing impairment in children.
- Can demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of modern hearing aid technology.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English with patients/children, parents, staff, managers & external agencies.
Person Specification
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Able to conduct ABR to national guidelines
- Experience of fitting hearing aids to newborns or newly diagnosed children
- Experience and training in "Sharing the News"
Desirable
- Has experience of external peer review
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience of fitting newborns with RECD
- Assessment, fitting & verification of digital hearing aids.
Desirable
- Undertakes electrophysiological assessment and acts appropriately on findings.
- Counselling of adults and older children
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with both children & adults
- Demonstrates knowledge related to cause & appropriate management of hearing impairment in children.
- Can demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of modern hearing aid technology.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English with patients/children, parents, staff, managers & external agencies.
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).
