Job summary
The East and North Hertfordshire (ENH) NHS Trust is
seeking a dedicated professional to support the delivery of an effective Paediatric
Audiology Service across all hospital sites, including Lister Hospital, Queen
Elizabeth II Hospital, and Hertford County Hospital. The role involves
performing a range of routine audiological testssuch as Masking, Maximum
Comfortable Level, Loudness Discomfort Level, Tests for Non-Organic Hearing
Loss, VRA, and Maskingfor patients of all age groups. You will be required to
visit the Lister Hospital site as required.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will
play a key role in ensuring accurate assessments and high-quality care for
paediatric patients and their families. You will be responsible for conducting
routine paediatric audiology assessments for children aged 35 years and 5
years and above, including referrals as appropriate. This includes performing
Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA), Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) such as TOAE
and SOAE, tympanometry, Performance and Play Audiometry, and Acoustic Reflex
testing (ipsilateral, contralateral, and reflex decay) across all age groups.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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To assist
senior colleagues in assessing complex paediatric audiology cases, including
electrophysiological tests such as ABR, ASSR, and cortical testing.
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To prepare full
and comprehensive reports for medical staff, including provisional diagnoses,
ensuring accurate communication of findings.
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To fit digital
hearing aids, take aural impressions for all age groups, provide counselling
for hearing aid users, and undertake inpatient and domiciliary hearing aid work
as required.
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To ensure all
audiology equipment is maintained and calibrated according to BSA standards and
manage stock safely and effectively.
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To assist,
supervise, and train audiology staff, providing guidance, seminars, and support
in service delivery and new techniques, including audits and research projects.
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To apply good
professional practice in all work, including adherence to health and safety
regulations and COSHH, maintain patient confidentiality, provide care with
dignity and respect, and undertake any other duties as directed by senior
colleagues or the Audiology Service Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To assist
senior colleagues in assessing complex paediatric audiology cases, including
electrophysiological tests such as ABR, ASSR, and cortical testing.
-
To prepare full
and comprehensive reports for medical staff, including provisional diagnoses,
ensuring accurate communication of findings.
-
To fit digital
hearing aids, take aural impressions for all age groups, provide counselling
for hearing aid users, and undertake inpatient and domiciliary hearing aid work
as required.
-
To ensure all
audiology equipment is maintained and calibrated according to BSA standards and
manage stock safely and effectively.
-
To assist,
supervise, and train audiology staff, providing guidance, seminars, and support
in service delivery and new techniques, including audits and research projects.
-
To apply good
professional practice in all work, including adherence to health and safety
regulations and COSHH, maintain patient confidentiality, provide care with
dignity and respect, and undertake any other duties as directed by senior
colleagues or the Audiology Service Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology
- RCCP and/or HCPC registration
- MSc in Audiology with competency certificate
- NHS experience in paediatric audiology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology
- RCCP and/or HCPC registration
- MSc in Audiology with competency certificate
- NHS experience in paediatric audiology
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
