Job summary
As
a Senior Paediatric Audiologist you will be an integral member of a small but
friendly audiology team. Based at the Child Development Centre in Warrington, you
will be assessing babies, children and adolescents, some of whom have complex
needs. The information obtained may contribute to the childs educational
health and care plan. You will be communicating with the Specialist teachers
for children with hearing impairment and with allied health professional colleagues.
You will have many opportunities to become involved in quality improvement
activities and leadership courses of interest. Good communication &
listening skills are extremely important to ensure positive outcomes for the
functioning of the team.
Main duties of the job
Whilst
working as a member of the audiology team responsibilities include managing own
clinics and individual workload, completing specialist work which includes
comprehensive testing and diagnostic assessments of hearing, in-depth knowledge
of paediatric test protocols, and assessment techniques. To arrange and advise
referral to other professionals for treatment / management when required e.g.
referral to ENT, nurse or GP for treatment of an infection.
Good
record keeping is essential and includes accurate recording of results and
updating patient records, writing reports and updating national S4H database.
You will be involved in audit and quality improvement activities.
The
ability to take accurate and safe impressions of the ear following BSA
recommended procedures for impression taking and behavioural testing of
children in hearing aid clinics.
About us
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
-
Perform diagnostic assessment of the hearing of
children and analyse the results.
-
Perform pure tone audiometry, using air conduction
and bone conduction.
-
Test pre-school children via; Distraction testing.
Visual re-enforcement, audiometry (VRA), Performance testing, Manchester
picture testing, Speech testing, Testing of middle ear function using
tympanometry, OAE's
-
Complete audiological testing of babies that are
referred following their Newborn hearing screen, using Otoacoustic emissions
(OAEs) to detect cochlear function.
-
Carry out Otoscopy following BSA recommended
procedures. Be able to identify normal and abnormal ears. Identifies any
contraindications for any further procedures e.g. tympanometry and impressions.
-
To arrange and advise referral to other
professionals for treatment / management when required e.g. referral to ENT
nurse or GP for treatment of an infection.
-
Take accurate and safe impressions of the ear
following BSA recommended procedures for impression taking. Perform Otoscopy to
identify any contra indications.
-
Carry out routine maintenance and calibration
checks on audiological equipment, reporting faults and arranging for repair
when necessary.
-
Works as an independent practitioner when carrying
out hearing tests in clinic.
-
Maintains accurate recording of results and updates
patient records. Write reports to allied hearing professionals when required.
-
Performs correct and valid use of diagnostic and
assessment equipment and specialised audiological computer software. Updates
national S4H database with results of hearing tests following referral from
neonatal hearing screening team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
-
Perform diagnostic assessment of the hearing of
children and analyse the results.
-
Perform pure tone audiometry, using air conduction
and bone conduction.
-
Test pre-school children via; Distraction testing.
Visual re-enforcement, audiometry (VRA), Performance testing, Manchester
picture testing, Speech testing, Testing of middle ear function using
tympanometry, OAE's
-
Complete audiological testing of babies that are
referred following their Newborn hearing screen, using Otoacoustic emissions
(OAEs) to detect cochlear function.
-
Carry out Otoscopy following BSA recommended
procedures. Be able to identify normal and abnormal ears. Identifies any
contraindications for any further procedures e.g. tympanometry and impressions.
-
To arrange and advise referral to other
professionals for treatment / management when required e.g. referral to ENT
nurse or GP for treatment of an infection.
-
Take accurate and safe impressions of the ear
following BSA recommended procedures for impression taking. Perform Otoscopy to
identify any contra indications.
-
Carry out routine maintenance and calibration
checks on audiological equipment, reporting faults and arranging for repair
when necessary.
-
Works as an independent practitioner when carrying
out hearing tests in clinic.
-
Maintains accurate recording of results and updates
patient records. Write reports to allied hearing professionals when required.
-
Performs correct and valid use of diagnostic and
assessment equipment and specialised audiological computer software. Updates
national S4H database with results of hearing tests following referral from
neonatal hearing screening team.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience to include at least one years practice in a paediatric audiology department carrying out paediatric tests and assessments.
- Experience in managing infants and children with hearing loss.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent team player.
- Experience in audit.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Flexible approach to work with a positive attitude.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience in audits and introduction of service developments
- Experience of training and development of junior members of staff, and BSc and MSc university students on clinical placement
- British Sign language level one (BSL)
- ECDL qualification
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Able to travel to peripheral clinics throughout Halton, St Helens & Knowsley and to travel across the wider Trust footprint to meet the needs of the service.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology, MSc Audiology or equivalent e.g. BTEC in MPPM, BAAT Parts 1 and 2 and HNC MPPM
- Registered with RCCP
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience to include at least one years practice in a paediatric audiology department carrying out paediatric tests and assessments.
- Experience in managing infants and children with hearing loss.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent team player.
- Experience in audit.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Flexible approach to work with a positive attitude.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience in audits and introduction of service developments
- Experience of training and development of junior members of staff, and BSc and MSc university students on clinical placement
- British Sign language level one (BSL)
- ECDL qualification
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Able to travel to peripheral clinics throughout Halton, St Helens & Knowsley and to travel across the wider Trust footprint to meet the needs of the service.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology, MSc Audiology or equivalent e.g. BTEC in MPPM, BAAT Parts 1 and 2 and HNC MPPM
- Registered with RCCP
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).
