Senior Specialist Rehabilitationist Hearing Implants ( Paediatric)

The post holder will work within the rehabilitation team embedded in the specialist multidisciplinary Hearing Implant Centre at St Thomas' Hospital.

The postholder will work specifically with children aged 0-19 being assessed for Cochlear Implants (CI), Bone Conduction Hearing Implants (BCHI) and Middle Ear Implants (MEI).

The postholder will work within a blended service model working within the department for face to face patient contacts, virtual patient and stakeholder contacts via video technology, phone contacts and outreach visits as clinically required following departmental protocols., + Assess patients and contribute to the MDT decision Making Process
+ Maximise the patients listening, speech perception and communication skills with their cochlear implant via advice and recommendations
+ Assess, monitor and evaluate their progress with their cochlear implant
+ Train and educate other professionals
+ Provide educational support to maximise and maintain the patients level of listening and communication ( if in education setting)
+ Conduct research and audit
+ Work in partnership with the audiological scientist in face to face clinic appointments to carry out a combination of audiological and outcome measure tests appropriate to the patients age and stage to support decision making and programming

Organisational Values:

We Are

Caring - we put patients firstWe provide patient and person-centred care. We care about others' needs and wellbeing. We listen. We are compassionate to ourselves and others. We reflect on our actions. We are respectful and welcoming.

Ambitious - we innovate and strive for excellenceWe innovate and strive for excellence. We act with integrity. We act on staff and patient feedback. We seek ways to improve the care and experience of others. We are efficient. We are committed to growth. We find new ways to deliver excellence.

Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaborativelyWe respect each other and work collaboratively. We act on diverse views. We put ourselves in 'others' shoes'. We are building an anti-racism organisation. We seek opportunities to collaborate. We show sensitivity towards diversity of culture.