About this role
Job summary
Shape the future of Paediatric Audiology at Oxford University Hospitals.
We are seeking two experienced Band 7 Advanced Paediatric Audiologists / Clinical Scientists to join our growing team at an exciting period of service transformation. Following a Full Assurance rating from NHS England and the ICB, significant investment has been secured to further develop our service, including a new paediatric audiology facility in Banbury.
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership, service development and team management. Working alongside other Team Leaders and the Head of Paediatric Audiology, you will help deliver outstanding care for children and families while contributing to the ongoing development of a modern, innovative service.
Flexible working options are available, with opportunities for full-time or part-time appointments.
Main duties of the job
You will provide highly specialised paediatric audiology services, undertaking complex behavioural and objective assessments, hearing aid fitting, verification and rehabilitation for babies, children and young people with a wide range of hearing needs.
Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will play a key role in service improvement, supporting the development of new pathways and helping to shape the future of paediatric audiology across Oxfordshire.
You will also lead, support and develop colleagues through supervision, coaching and mentorship, ensuring high standards of patient care and professional practice. Dedicated time is provided for leadership, service development, training and management responsibilities.
We are looking for an HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist or AHCS-registered Audiologist with significant NHS paediatric audiology experience, excellent clinical skills and a passion for developing services and supporting others.
Join us and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families while developing your own leadership and specialist expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a key leadership role in the paediatric audiology team, which provides a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation service to the children of Oxfordshire. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Paediatric Audiology, Head of Audiology and otherteam members to provide efficient delivery and development of the Paediatric Audiology Service.The post-holder will lead an aspect of the paediatric audiology service for babies and children with permanent and temporary hearing losses. They will have significant experience in the audiological assessment of children of all ages including those with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, additional disabilities or special needs. They are alsoexpected to have a high level of expertise in the fitting and verification of hearing aids to babies and children. The post-holder will line-manage a team of Audiologists and Assistant Audiologists to ensure that a consistently high-quality clinical service is provided and staffdevelopment. They are expected to maintain continuous professional development, work autonomously, manage their own caseload and demonstrate initiative in service development.
You will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and will also be required to undertake clinics in Banbury and at other locations around the county including Brackley and Didcot. The department offers flexible working arrangements.
The main responsibilities have been highlighted above. Please see full job description and person specification for further details. Potential applicants are encouraged to make informal contact to discuss the role further.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc Audiology, PTP Healthcare Science (Audiology) or MSc in audiology with CAC / HTS, or STP in neurosciences (audiology modality) Evidence of further specialist training / qualifications in paediatric audiology State registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (audiology modality) or with AHCS as an Audiologist
Desirable
MSc Audiology Evidence of further specialist training in paediatric habilitation Management / leadership training and qualification
Experience Essential
Evidence of recent CPD activities Significant experience working as a band 6+ specialist paediatric audiologist / Clinical Scientist, in an NHS context Extensive experience of behavioural hearing assessment in children of all ages Experience of objective hearing assessment in children including OAE and ABR Extensive experience of hearing aid fitting and verification in children including real ear measurements and RECD. Experience of training other members of staff including those at same or higher grade (as well as more junior staff) Experience of communicating with colleagues from other disciplines including paediatrics, ENT, education, speech and language therapy
Desirable
Previous line-management experience Previous NHS experience
Personal Skills / Knowledge Essential
High level of knowledge / competence in paediatric audiology, including assessing the hearing of children with additional needs Line-management skills including use of coaching style, giving feedback, active listening, appraisal. Excellent planning and organisational skills
Desirable
Knowledge of Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP)
Behavioural Skills Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information to people from a variety of educational backgrounds in emotionally challenging situations Positive attitude and enthusiastic approach, with can-do attitude even when under pressure Resilient and able to multi-task and prioritise competing demands
Technical skills Essential
Excellent manual dexterity and coordination to accurately manipulate equipment and small devices to include hearing aids and accessories and insert probe tubes accurately into ear canals Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office and specialist audiological software
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.
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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 Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)