About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a senior paediatric audiologist with broad experience in working in a paediatric audiology setting. You will work in a team of audiologists in the RNENT paediatric audiology team and work alongside Multidisciplinary Teams when assessing patients and planning their management.
The role includes carrying out electrophysiological tests such as hearing assessments (VRA, play and routine audiometry), hearing aid fittings and reviews and undertaking APD and vestibular assessments.
Paediatric Audiology has undergone a lot of changes throughout the years, and we are looking for an individual who can be part of a team who is keen to improve service delivery.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing audiological testing for infants and children, fitting and reviewing paediatric hearing aids, and providing training to junior staff and students. Non-clinical duties will include contributing to service development and supporting accreditation processes.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
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Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
BSc / MSc (Audiology) or equivalent (This would include BAAT Parts 1 & 2 with ONC in MPPM) Registered with RCCP and/or HCPC
Experience Essential
Demonstrable Clinical Experience including behavioural audiometric assessments for paediatrics Excellent experience of paediatric hearing aid assessment, fitting and rehabilitation. Experience in testing for Psycho-social aspects of deafness and hearing loss Experience of conducting regular Audits and knowledge of research methodologies
Desirable
Experience in APD and vestibular assessments Experience of managing equipment
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to take histories and counsel these patients and parents regarding management options and prognosis for their hearing loss. Audiological objective and subjective assessment of infants, children and young adult with complex requirements Analysis of test results to establish most appropriate care plans. Implementation of care plans in conjunction with other professionals. Taking accurate aural impressions, fitting hearing aids and measuring their performance in situ with probe microphones. Ability to maintain concentration in order to obtain accurate results throughout busy clinics. Demonstrable computer skills Focus on quality / service improvement
Communication Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with profoundly deaf people including those who rely on sign language. Ability to deal regularly and appropriately with angry, frustrated or distressed individuals.
Personal and People Development Essential
Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work without supervision and use initiative
Specific Requirements Essential
Ability to multitask, work calmly under pressure Good dexterity for managing clinical tasks such as inserting probe microphones for REMs.
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
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Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)