AddressJob summary
Paediatric Audiology Specialist Wanted
Join us in shaping a brighter future for children with hearing impairments. As a Paediatric Audiology Specialist, you'll conduct in-depth audiological assessments, including behavioural testing, OAEs, and ABR testing. Your role is pivotal in interpreting results, counselling families, and fitting hearing aids for our young patients.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct and interpret paediatric audiometric evaluations.
Expertise in hearing aid fitting and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive care.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Commit to ongoing professional development.
We Seek:
Experience in paediatric audiology.
Strong communication, counselling, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to deliver patient-centered care and adapt to new technologies.
Team player with a dedication to continuous learning.
Make a significant impact in the lives of children by providing empathetic care and advanced treatments.
30.75 hours per week. Fixed term contract will end 31.1.25
Main duties, tasks & skills required
Perform routine audiological investigations on individuals of all ages, to support the differential diagnosis of auditory dysfunction
Assess and fit appropriate hearing aids based on hearing loss and best clinical practice guidelines
Behavioural hearing assessment of children some of whom will have complex needs
Support the delivery of the paediatric audiology service working closely with ENT and senior audiologists.
Complete routine follow-up assessments of hearing aid use and be able to trouble-shoot and problem solve accordingly
Support and advising junior colleagues on treatment plans and technical issues
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
BSc (Hons) Audiology or equivalent OR- MSc or equivalent level qualification in Audiology with Certificate of Competence in Audiology (CAC or equivalent).
Registration with RCCP/HCPC
Relevant and appropriate level of post qualification experience.
Experience
Essential
Knowledge of BSA and BAA clinical guidance and recommended procedures
Knowledge of Hearing loss assessment and management NICE guidelines
Knowledge kept up to date through regular CPD
Knowledge of routine and non-routine diagnostic audiological assessment procedures, their interpretation and their implications for patient management
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
