Senior Audiologist (Paediatric) | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 01 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6277942/358-5984671-MSK-A |
Summary
The Hearing Services Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary is looking for a suitably qualified audiologist to work within their busy department. The department is looking for highly motivated, naturally talented and outgoing Paediatric Audiologist to join their friendly and dynamic team.
The post will involve working in a variety of clinical settings. The workload will involve working across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The applicant must be flexible enough to travel the required distance to all clinical sites.
Applicants should have a BSc Audiology Honours degree or equivalent and have had at least one years experience working within a Paediatric Hearing Services department.
• The successful individual will be responsible for delivering comprehensive diagnostic and habilitative services for Paediatrics, in a variety of clinical settings. The workload will involve working across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
• The new audiologist will be given the opportunity to undertake All aspects of Paediatric audiology within the department, as well as being offered the opportunity to undertake some research as required.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• To assist in the day-to-day running of the department to provide an efficient and effective service and take responsibility when required.
• To act as a representative of the Hearing Services department, be professional at all times and ensure effective communication and co-operation with all our users.
• To perform and supervise a wide range of duties both administrative and technical in order to achieve and maintain a high standard of patient care.
• To supervise the work of trainee and junior audiologist and provide instruction / seminars in audiological techniques to trainees studying for professional examinations including the BSc in Audiology.
• To perform fitting of digital hearing aids, assessments and fitting of Bone Anchored Hearing Aids.
• To assist in the day-to-day running of the department to provide an efficient and effective service and take responsibility when required
• To assist in the balance clinic and undertake many aspects of vestibular testing including Posturography, VNG and Caloric testing.
• To undertake a wide range of audiological tests on adults at the LRI and outlying clinics.
• To undertake direct referral assessments for Hearing Aids using MHAS protocols including GHABP and real ear measurement.
• To undertake first line quality monitoring and control, and to provide statistical information as required. To assist the paediatric audiologist in paediatric assessments including distraction and visual response audiometry.
• To evaluate and assist with the management of Tinnitus.
• Responsible for maintaining up to date skills, knowledge and competence, and awareness of professional issues.
• Undertake specialist education training as required that will allow health care to be delivered to the user through new ways of working.
• To take specific responsibilities for extra duties as agreed by Hearing Services Manager, and perform any other duties that may be reasonably requested.
(please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role).
This advert closes on Wednesday 15 May 2024