About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, paediatric audiologist to join our friendly, hardworking team of audiologists, assistants and clerical staff.
The applicant should work both independently and with senior staff members to provide a hearing aid service for the local paediatric population.
This involves clinical assessment and management of a diverse range of paediatric patients across the age group of 0-19, including complex and difficult to test patient groups. Liaising with a range of health care professionals including hearing support teachers, speech and language therapists, school screeners and undertaking clinical supervision and training of students and trainee staff as and when required.
The post holder should be registered with the AHCS or HCPC and be able to demonstrate a commitment to ongoing CPD.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide the full range of audiological clinical diagnostic tests providing factual interpretative reports as required, as well as being involved in the rehabilitation of patients with hearing impairment. They will independently lead routine clinics and hearing aid clinics and assist senior staff in complex clinics including Audiovestibular Physician-led clinics.
We expect the post holder will contribute to general departmental procedures including triaging and stock control. To maintain departmental database and spreadsheets and to work with and communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary Paediatric Audiology team.
The post holder should support evaluation and development of the service, participating in the introduction of new technology and procedures, and taking an active part in staff meetings to include regular journal clubs and case-based discussions.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for detailed information regarding the post available within the paediatric audiology team.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential
BSc in Audiology (CAC/STP/HTS) or BAAT part I+II with BTEC Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement or Equivalent HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist (Audiology) or AHCS registration as Audiologist Experience in Paediatric Audiological testing including both Objective and Behavioral assessment. Knowledge and skills in Paediatric hearing aid fittings and habilitation Clinical experience and knowledge in Paediatric Audiology
Desirable
Evidence of further training specific to paediatric Audiology Training in BSL, Level 1 or 2. Qualified Clinical Educator or willing to undertake recognised clinical educator course
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Computer skills and database use Competent in organizing own work with good time management skills. Proven Multi-disciplinary working Excellent time management and organisational skills Ability to work under pressure, prioritising own workload whilst maintaining professional practice in a challenging and ever-changing environment.
Desirable
Member of BAA and/or BSA
Personal Attributes Essential
Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding hearing loss and impact on quality of life Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of confidentiality in dealing with patient details and work in a confidential manner Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied caseload demonstrating good prioritisation and organisational skills Ability to deal with aggressive, distressed or confrontational patients and/or families and where necessary able to calm the situation. Demonstrates good communication / interpersonal skills Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Other Requirements Desirable
Able to travel to carry out clinical work
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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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 Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address St Catherine's Health Centre
Church Road
Birkenhead
CH42 0LQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)