Senior Paediatric Audiologist

Swimkidsutah; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Widnes is looking for a Senior Paediatric Audiologist to conduct hearing assessments and manage hearing aids in children. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, prioritizing patient needs, and effectively communicating complex information to families. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in paediatric audiology and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and full-time employment on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience with paediatric audiology and working with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and their families.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic hearing assessments on children.
• Dispense, fit and maintain digital hearing aids.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Diagnostic hearing assessment

Otoscopy

Communication skills

Audiological habilitation

Managing hearing loss

Education

Relevant professional qualification in audiology

Job description

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic hearing assessment on pre-school and school age children and analyse the results, including: Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA), Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA), Performance testing, Speech discrimination testing, Tests of middle ear function using tympanometry, Otoacoustic Emissions
• Complete audiological testing of babies that are referred following their newborn hearing screen, using Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs) to detect cochlear function.
• Carry out otoscopy following BSA recommended procedures; identify any contraindications or indications for further procedures such as tympanometry and aural impression taking.
• Identify atypical or abnormal ear conditions and make appropriate onward referrals.
• Take accurate and safe impressions of the ear following BSA recommended procedures for impression taking.
• Arrange referral to other professionals for treatment or management when required, following local and national guidance (e.g., referring to ENT for management of middle ear effusion).
• Manage hearing loss in infants and children.
• Dispense, fit and maintain digital hearing aids, using the MCHAS guidelines and protocols.
• Use probe‑microphone measurements to verify hearing aids to prescription targets.
• Carry out reviews with hearing‑aid users.
• Conduct audiological habilitation/rehabilitation using outcome measures to support and guide habilitation/rehabilitation.
• Carry out hearing‑aid repairs and maintenance.
• Carry out routine maintenance and calibration checks on audiological equipment; report faults and arrange repair when necessary.
• Maintain accurate recording of results and update patient records.
• Write reports for relevant health professionals.
• Update the national S4H database with results of hearing tests following referral from the neonatal hearing screening team.
• Ensure an adequate and smooth transition of children onto Adult Audiology Services via a Transition Clinic.
• Responsible for maintaining own workload, prioritising referrals, and planning work for junior staff.
• Plan day‑to‑day duties and routine clinics.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of children with complex needs and adapt test procedures based on the child’s needs.
• Demonstrate flexibility to deal with urgent referrals and queries.
• Organise testing and hearing‑aid management in outreach clinics and schools, ensuring all necessary portable equipment is available.
• Collaborate with the Audiology Lead to ensure an efficient and effective Audiology department.
• Monitor hearing‑aid stock and advise senior staff/management on re‑ordering requirements.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with patients, colleagues, the public and members of the directorate and the trust.
• Maintain hospital and departmental records, including provision of patient reports as necessary.
• Work effectively within the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Adapt communication to instruct infants and children, including those with complex needs, during behavioural hearing assessment using appropriate language.
• Use tact and persuasion where barriers to understanding exist (e.g., very young children, children with learning difficulties, and the uncooperative child).
• Communicate effectively with deaf and hard‑of‑hearing patients and families.
• Communicate complex technical information in a meaningful manner.
• Demonstrate reassurance and persuasive skills to gain a child's confidence for invasive procedures (e.g., impressions).
• Demonstrate sensitivity and awareness when imparting bad news (e.g., sudden hearing loss or deterioration of existing hearing loss).
• Actively participate in Trust research projects involving children with hearing loss.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain professional standards and protocols without supervision.
• Work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and comply with Trust policies and audiological protocols.
• Ensure continuing professional development.
• Develop and maintain in‑depth knowledge of paediatric test protocols, stay well informed about changes to current practice, and implement new recommended procedures following appropriate training.
• Maintain registration with the AHCS/HCPC.
• Take part in both professional and departmental meetings.
• Maintain thorough record‑keeping.
• Maintain systems to monitor documentation, including recording and storing all relevant information securely and making it easily accessible.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider