Paediatric Audiologist
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £22.47 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £22.47 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Watford , WD17 3EW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | M0042-82749 |
Summary
To undertake the full range of diagnostic, technical, and (re)habilitative audiological procedures for children, including history taking, otoscopy, pure tone audiometry, VRA, performance audiometry, tympanometry, speech testing, and otoacoustic emissions testing as required, following BSA and departmental standards. To offer comprehensive management through counselling patients and their parents/carers regarding the nature and extent of any hearing loss, discussing management options, and supporting informed decision-making. To provide guidance and advice to relatives and carers on hearing and hearing-related matters to ensure effective communication strategies and support at home or in educational settings. To provide written evaluations of test results in line with BSA standards and departmental protocols within set timeframes and recommending or arranging further investigations where necessary. To assist senior clinical audiologists by taking ear mould impressions, processing hearing aid repairs, and supporting hearing aid fittings and review appointments for babies and younger children. To ensure all clinical areas are clean and tidy, equipment is calibrated daily and within expiry, and stock is managed appropriately, taking corrective action or escalating to the medical devices lead when required.