We require an enthusiastic person to provide clinical support to the multi-disciplinary Paediatric Audiology team at Hackney Ark and Royal London Hospital, with flexibility to travel to all Barts Health NHS Trust sites.

The post holder will be required to work efficiently and effectively, liaising with patients, carers, clinicians and other service users as required. Candidates will be expected to undertake a range of clinical duties including paediatric audiology assessment and habilitation.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a busy environment the applicant will preferably have experience working in a paediatric audiology department. You must be flexible and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in using Microsoft office software, IT literate and numerate is essential. Ideally the candidate will be experienced in using Auditbase.

In view of the nature of the service, it is essential you are able to deal calmly with children, young people and families who may at times be feeling anxious or distressed.

Although you will be mainly based at the Hackney Ark Health Centre and The Royal London Hospital, you may be asked to provide cover at other local sites within the wider Audiology service.

If you feel you have all the necessary qualities to join our friendly team we would like to hear from you. To find out more about these posts or to visit the department please contact Gorkem Beyazak -Team Lead on 020 7014 7010 (g.beyazak@nhs.net)

Main duties of the job

To perform behavioural as well as specialist diagnostic audiological procedures, and provide a comprehensive specialist hearing aid service to children, including determiningcare plans for individual patients, and involving carers and families asappropriate.

To support the day-to-day management of the joint Tower Hamlets and Cityand Hackney Paediatric service.

To participate in areas of clinical audit, research and clinical governancefor the Audiology service, which may include designing and completing audits within own field, participating in data collection for larger projects, andcontributing to the development of evidence based protocols.

To plan and prioritise elements of own workload, within the framework of servicedelivery priorities as defined by the Clinical Lead and Head of Service, andsupervise the work of other members of the team as appropriate, including junioraudiologists, trainees and students.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Audiology OR BTEC qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement & successfully completed both parts of BAAT I and II (or equivalent)
• Registered to practice as an Audiologist with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Paediatric Audiology, and advanced Audiological test techniques An awareness of national Audiology and NHS Developments
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• MSc in Audiological Science plus CAC/CCC Or Successful completion of the STP in Audiology
• Eligible/registered as a clinical scientist with HCPC or on the voluntary register with RCCP
• Advanced courses in Audiology
• British Sign Language Qualifications
• Deaf Awareness Qualifications
• Membership with the BAA and/or BSA
• Diploma/Post graduate Certificate in Management

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience within Paediatric Audiology, including behavioural assessment and rehabilitation

Desirable

• Responsibility for area(s) of speciality within Audiology and/or general administration
• Demonstrable operational managerial responsibility
• Experience of working at a senior level demonstrating clinical competency within relevant clinical area
• Evidence and experience of leading change, demonstrating sustained improvements
• Working towards post graduate qualifications

Knowledge

Essential

• Theoretical and practical Knowledge of Paediatric Audiology, and advanced Audiological test techniques
• Awareness of the safeguarding procedures in place to maintain the wellbeing and protection of vulnerable children
• Thorough understanding of the concept and practical implications of clinical governance

Desirable

• An awareness of national Audiology and NHS developments

Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise, innovate & work as part of a multidisciplinary Team
• Practical skills in standard audiological behavioural clinical procedures in relation to children and young people
• Clinical analytical skills in the interpretation of complex clinical audiological data
• Physical skills, requiring precision, for the accurate insertion of intra-aural probes and taking highquality ear mould impressions
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of normal child development
• Knowledge of the causes and appropriate management of hearing impairment in children
• Understanding of current approaches to hearing aid selection, verification and evaluation in children
• Demonstrates understanding of issues surrounding hearing impairment and impact on quality of life for the whole family

Desirable

• An enquiring interest in Audiology
• Knowledge of the scientific bases of clinical and electrophysiological procedures relevant to paediatric audiology
• Experience in electrophysiological testing
• Knowledge of the current NHS structure and developments

Other

Essential

• Ability to formulate comprehensive and appropriate management plans based on good case history information, and to seek further assistance when required
• Ability to work on own initiative and take routine decisions.
• Flexible approach to service needs
• Regular attendance & good time keeping in the workplace
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets and Access databases
• Excellent numeracy skills

Desirable

• To lead & develop designated areas of responsibility
• Ability to share knowledge and engage others in projects

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

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