About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting three Senior Paediatric Audiologist opportunities across our expanding Children's Audiology Service: two posts in Hounslow (one full-time 37.5 hours and one part-time 32 hours) and one full-time post in Ealing. We also welcome applications from experienced Band 5 Paediatric Audiologists looking to progress to Band 6 through a structured competency programme. As an autonomous practitioner, you will assess, diagnose, treat and provide habilitation for a varied paediatric caseload, including children with complex needs. Applicants must have experience working in a paediatric setting and be registered with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). The role involves working across multiple community sites within your locality. Our Hounslow Paediatric Audiology Service has recently received full assurance following assessment by NHS England and the North West London Integrated Care Board, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality care.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality, family-centred paediatric audiology services by undertaking specialist assessments, hearing aid provision, habilitation and ongoing management for children with a wide range of hearing needs, including those with complex conditions. Work collaboratively with families, education, health and social care professionals to deliver coordinated care and support effective patient pathways. Contribute to service development through audit, quality improvement and maintaining clinical standards, including IQIPS accreditation. Support the supervision and development of junior colleagues, maintain accurate clinical records, and help ensure the safe, efficient operation of the service through effective equipment, stock and patient management.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree level or equivalent education in Audiology or MSc in Audiology OR Parts I and II BAAT and Certificate for higher training (Paediatric) OR BSc in Audiology and Certificate of higher training (Paediatric) Evidence of CPD On the voluntary register with AHCS
Desirable
Deaf awareness training CAC or CCC
Experience Essential
3 years of experience of working in an NHS audiology department 1 year of experience as paediatric audiologist Experience of aiding children using NHSP/BAA protocols Experience of working with the deaf, their families and culture
Desirable
Experience of behavioural, rehabilitation and electrophysiological assessment Audiological experience of working with newborn hearing screening programme Experience of working with a cochlear implant team Electrophysiological assessment for young babies Experience of peer reviews
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to work with children and their parents with other disabilities, e.g. learning difficulties, autism. Ability to workas autonomous professional Multi-tasking, able to work under pressure Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and diverse patient group Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Desirable
Peer support
Knowledge Essential
Infection prevention and control Supervision ethos Theoretical and practical knowledge of paediatric audiology and advanced audiological test techniques including national developments. Ability to formulate comprehensive and appropriate management plans based on good case history information. Awarenessofbudgetary/management limitations and constraints
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).
Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust
Address Heart of Hounslow Health Centre
92 Bath Road
Hounslow
TW3 3LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)