Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Audiology team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust as a part time Assistant Audiological Practitioner, working alongside other Assistant Audiology Practitioners, Audiologists, Clinical Scientists and Paediatricians as well as a busy admin team. The service is based in Burnley and holds clinics across the Pennine Lancashire area. We are closely linked with the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme at Lancashire Women's and Newborn Centre, and are part of an active multidisciplinary network, the East Lancashire Children's Hearing Services Working Group.
Main duties of the job
The role involves supporting Audiologists and Clinical Scientists in assessing the hearing of preschool age children, and children with complex needs, as well as undertaking diagnostic hearing assessments on older school age children independently. The successful applicant will also assist with stock management and arranging postal and in-person hearing aid repair appointments for children of all ages. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential and you will be expected to share information with and respond to queries from families and professionals. IT literacy is essential. Experience of working with children is desirable however full training will be provided. Knowledge of clinical governance and safeguarding processes would be beneficial. This post is 0.8 WTE with working days Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and access to personal transport to travel between sites is essential.
About us
The Paediatric Audiology service in East Lancashire is based in Burnley, and holds regular clinics at clinical sites in Accrington and Blackburn, as well as in Children's Centres where we can provide counselling and hearing aid care in a less formal environment. Our catchment encompasses many rural villages, and we work closely with other professionals such as Health Visitors and Teachers of the Deaf to support families to attend appointments and best support their child's development.
We are a small team, and as such work well together, maintaining regular communication even when working across multiple sites. Our clerical team based in Burnley provide comprehensive support to clinicians and families, and together we aim to provide a high quality, family friendly service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Supporting Audiologists and Clinical Scientists in hearing assessments of preschool age children
- Taking audiology history from families, carrying out audiology assessments on school age children and explaining test results Keeping accurate and complete electronic patient recordsCommunicating information within the multidisciplinary team using written and verbal methods
- Managing stock levels, ordering and processing deliveriesTaking ear mould impressions and fitting ear moulds
- Carrying out hearing aid repairs Supporting senior staff with service development and researchSupervising T-Level students on placement Attending training relevant to the role and disseminating information to colleaguesWorking autonomously and managing own workload
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Supporting Audiologists and Clinical Scientists in hearing assessments of preschool age children
- Taking audiology history from families, carrying out audiology assessments on school age children and explaining test results Keeping accurate and complete electronic patient recordsCommunicating information within the multidisciplinary team using written and verbal methods
- Managing stock levels, ordering and processing deliveriesTaking ear mould impressions and fitting ear moulds
- Carrying out hearing aid repairs Supporting senior staff with service development and researchSupervising T-Level students on placement Attending training relevant to the role and disseminating information to colleaguesWorking autonomously and managing own workload
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & Maths level 4 or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in childcare or healthcare science, for example NVQ/BTEC or Diploma/Foundation Degree
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with all client groups
- Ability to work off own initiative within the role.
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Basic British Sign Language awareness
- ECDL or other IT literacy qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Working in a confidential manner
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Worked with children
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with deafness
- Experience working in NHS setting
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties & manage own workload
- Car driver/able to travel to carry out clinical work
- Flexible to service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & Maths level 4 or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in childcare or healthcare science, for example NVQ/BTEC or Diploma/Foundation Degree
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with all client groups
- Ability to work off own initiative within the role.
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Basic British Sign Language awareness
- ECDL or other IT literacy qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Working in a confidential manner
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Worked with children
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with deafness
- Experience working in NHS setting
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties & manage own workload
- Car driver/able to travel to carry out clinical work
- Flexible to service needs
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).
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).
