Paediatric Audiologist

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated paediatric audiologist to join our large, friendly, multi-disciplinary paediatric audiology team.This mainly clinical role will keep you busy with a full range of paediatric assessments and (re)habilitation challenges, together with some service development responsibilities. The role will offer the opportunity to grow and develop as a paediatric audiologist as part of a team that strives to continually improve.Main duties of the jobAs Paediatric Audiologist you will be responsible for both leading and assisting on behavioural hearing assessment clinics for children aged 6 months and above. You will also be responsible for new paediatric hearing aid fittings and routine hearing aid reviews.Alongside our main site at St Thomas' we run regular clinics at our satellite sites in Gracefield Gardens (Lambeth), Sunshine House (Southwark) and Kaleidoscope (Lewisham).The majority of the clinical team work compressed hours (08:00-18:00) across 4 days, and typically the post holder would be based at St Thomas' 2-3 days a week and at a satellite clinic 1-2 days a week.About usThe Children & Young People's Audiology Centre in St Thomas' Hospital is recognised as a comprehensive non-consultant led audiological centre providing a high quality service for the children residing in South East London. We have developed an innovative specialist hearing assessment service for autistic and complex needs children known as Hummingbird Clinic and have involvement in a number of national and international research projects.The service is a UKAS accredited medical diagnostic service No. 9980.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the uploaded Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the role.Person SpecificationSkillsEssentialPractical skills in standard audiological behavioural clinical procedures in relation to paediatric patients over 6 months oldPractical skills in hearing aid selection and verification in children.An understanding of electrophysiological audiological procedures in relation to children and young peopleExcellent Communication SKillsDesirableAbility to work co-operatively within a teamExperience in research and auditKnowledge of the current NHS structure and policiesExperience of LeadershipKnowledge of the function and preventative maintenance of audiological equipmentQualifications/EducationEssentialBSc degree in clinical audiology or equivalent qualification (or able to prove a similar level of knowledge and skill)DesirableMSc degree in clinical audiology or equivalentFormal training in counselling in relation to childhood disability/hearing impairmentProfessional Registration (AHCS/HCPC)/ or in process of registration with the Health Professions Council (Clinical Scientist or Hearing Aid Dispenser) or Registration Council Clinical PhysiologistsExperienceEssentialClinical experience in AudiologyEmployer detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressSt Thomas' HospitalLondonSE1 7EHAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.196-LIS8430 Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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