Paediatric Audiologist

You will be responsible for leading on assessments of children 6 months+, including supporting Consultant-led Paediatric clinics.
You will also have the opportunity to become involved in assisting in some tertiary hearing aid clinics. Appropriate training will be provided for this as needed.
We are also the tertiary centre for the Newborn hearing screening program for babies referred from Haringey and Enfield, and work closely with the Sensory Support service.
You will be involved in assisting in assessment of babies referred from the NHSP.
If you're an enthusiastic audiologist looking to join a friendly and forward-thinking department, we would warmly welcome your interest and application. Even if you don't meet all the essential criteria, we'd still love to hear from you-especially if you believe this role could be the right fit with the right support.
This is a great opportunity for you to expand your Paediatric knowledge and skills.
Please note that interviews are likely to be held on the 2^nd July 2025., You will be responsible for leading on assessments of children 6 months+, including supporting Consultant-led Paediatric clinics., · To be responsible for performing Audiological assessments on children aged 6 months plus as part of Audiologist-led and doctor-led clinics.
This will include otoscopy, Pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, play audiometry, visual reinforcement audiometry, acoustic reflexes and Oto-acoustic emissions.
· To undertake independent assessments of children, including taking an appropriate history, conducting tests, and formulating individual management plans (IMPs), based on these results.To ensure that the IMP is communicated to the relevant health care professionals /other professionals.
§ To be accountable for the day-to-day management of pertinent work areas, ensuring that equipment is maintained correctly and daily checks/calibration are carried out, reporting any faults as appropriate to the relevant member of the team.
§ To analyse and interpret a broad spectrum of paediatric test results and recommend appropriate audiological intervention. Determining the reason for erroneous clinical test results.
§ To undertake otoacoustic emissions testing of neonates referred from the NHSP. This will include taking saliva swabs for potential cCMV
· To assist in med- led and Audiologist led hearing aid review clinics
· To fit hearing aids to older children for temporary conductive losses-as directed by line manager or Paediatric lead.
· To ensure that departmental/national recommended procedures/protocols/guidelines are adhered to and a high level of competence is maintained.
· Perform evening and weekend clinics as required
· Rotate at other community/hospital sites as required, as directed by line manager, and/or due to service requirements.
2. Research and Development.
§ To participate in research projects as required.
§ To maintain up to date knowledge and to keep abreast of professional change and development in the fields of Paediatric Audiology
§ Participation in Family Friendly Paediatric Service Provision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
§ To participate in departmental audit.
§ To attend meetings as required regarding Audiology Service Issues, Risk management.
§ To present educational/research information received from formal training to other members of staff.
§ To attend service training and study courses as required for personal development and/ or the advancement of the service.
§ To provide necessary information as required for equipment procurement, quality assurance, and clinical governance to Senior Clinical Scientist/Consultant to enable best practice and service development.
§ To be responsible for monitoring own CPD activity to ensure registration requirements are fulfilled.
3. Management
§ To be responsible for an area within Paediatric Audiology such as infection control as directed by line manager and Paediatric lead.
§ To attend meetings and feedback to the team- as directed by line manager and Paediatric lead
§ To ensure that incidents are reported and logged appropriately..
4. Administrative/Other.
· To provide timely and accurate reports for patients seen for direct referral, issue of hearing aids and Paediatric assessment clinics for older children.
· To ensure that patients records are comprehensive and kept up to date on the computerised management system following each consultation.
· To occasionally book/cancel/change appointments for patients-as directed by line manager/professional lead.
· To maintain confidentiality at all times.
· To contribute to departmental and team meetings.
· To assist in the overall smooth running of the department including health and safety.
· To provide cover for temporary absence for Paediatric Audiologists
· To assist departmental colleagues in inducting/training new staff to the department (this will include locums).
· To ensure rooms are stocked appropriately and to escalate low/no stock to appropriate staff.
· To attend 1:1 meetings with line manager
· To take part in own direct and indirect clinical supervision-as required by line manager
· To actively participate in personal development-including own personal appraisal.
· Involved in providing clinical training to ATO/MSc/BSc students, and junior members of staff.
· To act on queries raised by junior staff, or clients, and ensure that feedback is provided in a timely fashion. To ensure that any issues are escalated appropriately to the Service Manager/Professional lead.
Please see Job description and personal specification for full outline of main role and responsibilities
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS
To comply with the Trust's Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults This will require you to:
+ Ensure you are familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
+ Ensure you are familiar and comply with the London Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures.
+ Ensure you are familiar and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing.
+ Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines.
+ Participate in required training and supervision.
+ Comply with required professional boundaries and codes of conduct
Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Your application form -
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2. Make sure you to include all evidence of where you meet the essential requirement on the jobs description as this forms the base of our shortlisting criteria.
Our processes -
1. Closing dates are given as a guide; we are within our right to close adverts early so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid delay.
2. If you do not hear from us up to 3 weeks after the closing date of the job unfortunately this means you have not been successfully shortlisted for interview. If your require feedback on your application please contact the appointing manager detailed in the body of the advert.
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4. Employment at Whittington Health is offered subject to successful completion of a 6 month probationary period for all staff with the exception of GMC Registered Doctors.
Other important information -
+ Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
+ Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
+ In submitting an application form, you authorise Whittington Health NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
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We would welcome applications from individuals who are from underrepresented groups in the organisation

We are seeking a suitably qualified, enthusiastic Audiologist to join our service, working primarily at St Ann's hospital and the Northern Health Centre with an experienced and dedicated team of Audiologists and Consultants.