Paediatric Audiologist

Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic people to join our friendly and supportive team of paediatric audiologists in East London. These positions are based at West Ham Lane Health Centre in Stratford. The department works closely with the other paediatric audiology departments within Barts Health NHS Trust and provides a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation service for children, covering both secondary and tertiary care.

The team works with our Consultant audio-vestibular physician and is actively working towards IQIPS accreditation.

Audiology is managed by Barts Health and we have sites across Tower Hamlets, City & Hackney, Newham, Waltham Forest and Redbridge. The Trust has 70 plus staff including Clinical Scientists, Audiologists, Audiology Assistants, Consultant audio-vestibular physicians and administrative staff.

The successful candidates will be confident, good communicators, and able to work well within a large team. You will have a BSc in Audiology or Clinical Physiology (audiology) or equivalent. You will be registered with either AHCS or HCPC. Significant post-qualification paediatric experience is desirable.

• Perform specialist diagnostic procedures, and provide a comprehensive specialist hearing aid service to children, including determining care plans for individual patients, and involving carers and families as appropriate.
• Assist with the day-to-day management for Paediatric Audiology service.
• Take an active role in areas of clinical audit, research and clinical governance for the Audiology service, which may include designing and completing audits within own field, participating in data collection for larger projects, and contributing to the development of evidence base protocols.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, within professional boundaries. Be ultimately accountable to the Clinical lead, and seek guidance from peers or senior staff whenever necessary.
• Carry out all Audiological procedures according to national, professional and local protocols. Justify and document any contraindications or necessary deviation from protocol in the case notes and/or medical notes, seeking guidance on justification if required.
• Maintain empathy and rapport with the patient during testing to maximise the quality of test results and minimise patient anxiety, including identifying concerns of the patient, contraindications to procedures, and explaining and carrying out procedures.

• BSc in Audiology or Clinical Physiology (audiology) or equivalent.
• Registration with AHCS or HCPC.
• Significant post-qualification paediatric experience is desirable.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The group is focused on improvement towards an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation, continuing to provide safe and compassionate care. The WeCare values and behaviours guide how we work together, and we strive to promote inclusion and an inclusive working environment.

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities and the person specification outlines qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment(s) below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and support flexible working where possible. If you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

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