Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Audiology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 390-SUR-BR-5153
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield Hospital
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £47,810 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Paediatric Audiologist
Band 7
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a well-motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Audiologist to join us in the Paediatric Audiology team at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford.
The post holder will be fully competent in all areas of advanced paediatric hearing assessments, including diagnostic evoked potentials and behavioural hearing assessments. They will have a good knowledge of fitting and verifying hearing aids on children.
The post is a permanent position, full time (37.5 hours per week) but flexible working will be considered.
Previous experience in working in NHS Hospitals is essential.
Main duties of the job
Main liaison for local Specialist Teachers of the Deaf to ensure children benefit from the prescribed amplification and radio aid provision in education setting.
Assisting in formulation of policy and procedures for the Paediatric audiology service, in conjunction with the Paediatric Service Lead.
Deputise for the site manager/paediatric service lead when necessary.
Support, supervision and mentoring junior staff.
Lead for paediatric audit on the site and ensure learning is shared with the team for events/incidents.
Ensure correct use and all calibration stages audiological equipment, including evoked potentials equipment.
Complete advanced and routine diagnostic hearing assessments of children of all ages, including behavioural testing and speech testing.
Objective tests of hearing. Including ABR, ABR under GA, ASSR and OAEs
Undertake hearing aid assessment, fitting, validation (REM/RECD) and ongoing support of children and families.Liaise with SONAR as a tool for peer review.
Attendance at regular meetings and training courses as appropriate.
Attendance at CHSWG meetings, may include acting as an officer to the group. Collation of statistics from the activity within department reporting from S4H and measuring the service against NHSP and BAA Quality Standards. Responsible for an area of specialism or have designated basic management duties such as appraisal for a small group of staff.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job Title: Advanced Paediatric Audiologist
Trust Name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Hospital Division (Location) Broomfield
Clinical Division Surgical
Department: Audiology
Grade: Band 7
Membership of professional groups such as BAA/BSA
Evidence of further specialist educational courses
Full competency, including theoretical and practical training in full range of hearing aid techniques and clinical diagnostic test procedures (birth to adult) will have been gained
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc / MSc in Audiology or equivalent (DIP Audiology with relevant BSc or BAAT Part 1 or 2 / BTEC/HTEC MPPM)
- State registered
Desirable criteria
- Registered with BAA and/or BSA
- Leadership qualification or experience in leading a team
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Full competency including theoretical and practical training in full range of hearing aid techniques and clinical diagnostic test procedures (adults and young children including pre-school age) will have been gained
Desirable criteria
- experience in training, teaching and supervising junior staff within the discipline
- NHS experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Stead
- Job title
- Service Lead Paediatric Audiology for MSE
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 44 34627
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