About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a well-motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Paediatric Audiologist to join us in the Paediatric Audiology team at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford.
The post holder will be fully competent in all areas of advanced paediatric hearing assessments, including diagnostic evoked potentials and behavioural hearing assessments. They will have a good knowledge of fitting and verifying hearing aids on children.
The post is a permanent position, part time (35.5 hours per week) but flexible working will be considered.
Previous experience in working in NHS Hospitals is essential.
Main duties of the job
Act as the primary liaison with Specialist Teachers of the Deaf to ensure children receive appropriate amplification and radio aid support in educational settings. Assist in developing policies and procedures for the Paediatric Audiology Service alongside the Service Lead, and deputise for the site manager/service lead when required. Provide supervision, mentoring, and support to junior staff. Lead paediatric audits, sharing learning from incidents and events with the team. Ensure correct use and calibration of audiological equipment, including evoked potentials systems.
Perform advanced and routine diagnostic hearing assessments for children of all ages, including behavioural, speech, and objective tests (ABR, ABR under GA, ASSR, OAEs). Manage hearing aid assessments, fittings, validation (REM/RECD), and ongoing family support, utilising SONAR for peer review. Attend meetings, training, and CHSWG sessions, potentially acting as an officer. Compile departmental statistics, report via S4H, and monitor compliance with NHSP and BAA Quality Standards. Hold responsibility for a specialist area or basic management duties, such as staff appraisals.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc / MSc in Audiology or equivalent (DIP Audiology with relevant BSc or BAAT Part 1 or 2 / BTEC/HTEC MPPM) State registration with AHCS or HCPC (clinical scientist)
Desirable
Registered with BAA and/or BSA Leadership qualification or experience in leading a team
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Application demonstrates full competency including theoretical and practical training in full range of hearing aid techniques and clinical diagnostic test procedures for adults and young children including pre-school age.
Desirable
Experience in training, teaching and supervising junior staff within the discipline NHS experience
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)