Senior Specialist Paediatric Audiologist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Awst 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £53,751.00 i £60,651.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £53751.00 - £60651.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Carshalton, SM5 1AA |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9343-25-0821 |
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General Information Job Title: Senior Specialist Paediatric Audiologist Grade Band 7 Hours 37.5 Department Audiology Reports To Heads of Audiology Accountable To Clinical leads Key relationships : Healthcare scientists of all grades, medical colleagues,service users Job Summary General: The post holder will provide the full range of audiological clinical diagnostic tests providing factual interpretative reports as required, as well as being involved in the rehabilitation of patients with hearing impairment. Specific: To lead on Clinical governance and Audit for Audiologists and clinical scientists To have a key role in aligning to IQIP standards and to be a point of contact for expert knowledge Duties and responsibilities Clinical Perform routine audiological investigations on individuals of all ages, to support the differential diagnosis of auditory dysfunction. Including: Pure tone Audiometry Tympanometry +/- SRT VRA Free field Play Audiometry Speech testing Diagnostic ABR Diagnostic OAEs and DPs Cortical evoked Potentials ETD Speech (in noise) and other tests for CP Agree and implement individual management plans for patients presenting with a variety of auditory disorders and oversee their management in conjunction with consultant, audiology colleagues and allied professionals This will involve suitable communication and explanation to patients and care givers of test results, diagnoses and other relevant information. Agree aural rehabilitation for patients, including the selection, fitting and exchange of a range of NHS digital hearing aids, the taking of aural impressions and giving advice on all aspects of hearing aid use. Complete routine follow up checks of hearing aid use Complete REM and RECD measurements to validate and verify hearing aid selection and use Provide audiological support for ENT and Audiological Medicine clinics Provide expert opinion and clinical care for more complex hearing aid users. Manage own time effectively to include planning of workload in collaboration with other team members. Ensure that a patient centred approach is used to deliver safe and effective care Provide cover for colleagues as required Administrative/ governance : Lead in the production and updating of departmental protocols and policies Ensure the availability of up-to-date patient information leaflets Ensure data entered on Audiology Patient Management System is accurate and current. Use initiative when acting on information from patients and carers and be able to respond appropriately e.g. safeguarding disclosures Maintain own personal/ professional development ensuring compliance in mandatory training. Contribute to research, training and development programmes within Audiology by recording data and making observations. Maintain awareness of developments within Audiology ensuring personal knowledge and skills are consistently developed to maintain current competency. Provide training as appropriate to training and experience Participate in clinical audit and governance programmes within the Audiology Service, providing information as required. Contribute to individual performance review. Perform Stage A and B daily/weekly equipment calibration checks. Work in accordance with local protocols to ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained. Always ensure the safety and security of equipment and report any problems Assist in the annual equipment calibration programme Team Role Support the Heads of Service with the implementation of new service developments/protocols. Ensure the working environment is clean and tidy and that all necessary supplies are available. Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment. Provide support to junior members of the team Education and Training/Self Development Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required, supported by regular PDR Attend professional meetings as required Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health and Safety, as applicable General Any other duties may be discussed and agreed with the Head of Audiology Services.