Specialist Paediatric Audiologist
| Posting date: | 22 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £43,742.00 to £50,056.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £43742.00 - £50056.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | Luton, LU1 1HH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9448-24-0208 |
Summary
Participate in providing comprehensive paediatric hearing assessments for children including complex cases, working at a senior level. Undertake a range of diagnostic Audiological tests autonomously, including advanced and specialised testing (behavioural and electro-physical testing of hearing). Provide Line management and clinical supervision to a small number of staff. Maintain own professional knowledge and contribute to the clinical development of the service. Use knowledge and experience in the training and supervision of staff. Work independently and with Audiology Support Workers where appropriate. Assist the Clinical Lead to develop and adapt the service according to changing criteria and demographics. Assist the Clinical Lead to manage changes in practice and establish new systems of working when necessary. Act as a point of contact for more junior staff within the service. Mentor and/or act as supervisor for trainee staff as required. In conjunction with the Clinical Lead be responsible for leading aspects of a subsection of the service. Provide information and make recommendations within the Audiology Team, colleagues such as Consultant ENT and paediatricians, plus colleagues in other agencies such as teachers of the Deaf, speech and language therapy and social care. Propose changes to service delivery based on local audit of current service provision, best practice guidance, peer discussion at a national level and review of the evidence base in the literature. Take part in and carry out clinical audit and support clinical governance processes within the department. To work as part of a wider Multi-Disciplinary team.