JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Audiologist (Band 6) fixed term , Maternity cover (12 months)

Department : Audiology Trust wide

Reports to : Lead paediatric Audiologist

Responsible to : Head of Paediatric Audiology service

Liaises with: Healthcare scientists of all grades, medical colleagues,

service users, teachers of the deaf.

Job Summary

General: This post is for a suitably qualified Audiologist with a proven track record of
experience working with children of all ages .

Specific: To work as part of the audiology team to provide diagnostics and auditory
rehabilitation for our Paediatric service and support to paediatric ENT

Duties and responsibilities

Clinical

1. Perform routine audiological investigations on individuals of all ages, to support

the differential diagnosis of auditory dysfunction.

2. 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 assistive listening devices.

3. Complete routine follow up checks of hearing aid use , verification and validation
including: REM, RECD , REAR and REIR measurements. Report writing to
stakeholders including AVP’s, TOD’s , Paediatric colleagues, safe guarding teams,
ENT, SALT and GP’S

4. Undertake routine hearing aid repair/servicing clinics

5. Perform advanced audiological tests dependant on experience , including

Auditory Brainstem response in support of NHSP

6. Perform ward visits to in patients requiring assessment or hearing aid issue or

repair
8 Provide audiological support for ENT and Audiological Medicine clinics

9 Provide secondary tier Audiologist led clinics performing age appropriate

diagnostic testing, clinical management of caseload and report writing.

10 Provide cover for colleagues as required

Administrative

1. Undertake the receipt/despatch of aural impressions/ear-moulds.

2. Assist with the ordering of Stock and Non-Stock items.

3. Ensure the availability of up-to-date patient information leaflets

4. Ensure data entered on Audiology Patient Management System is accurate

and current.

5. Complete data entries on all systems used within the department

6. Correspond with GP’s , Education services and other professionals as

appropriate

Governance

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

Actively participate in clinical audit

Ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times and report any problems
to the Audiology Team Leader at the earliest opportunity.
Assist in the annual equipment calibration programme.

Team Role

Support the Head of Service with the implementation of new service

developments/protocols.
Participate in peer review programmes , including( south west London ) SWL
ABR, SWL VRA and SWL habilitation groups.
Ensure the working environment is clean and tidy and that all necessary supplies
are available.
Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment
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 Paediatric
Audiology Service.
 Person Specification

Paediatric Audiologist Band 6 permanent position

and

Paediatric Audiologist Band 6 fixed term 12 months (Maternity leave

cover)

Essential Desirable Assessment method

 Put the patient Application/Interview
Values and first by being
Behaviours happy, helpful,
caring, respectful
and patient
 Always taking
opportunities to
improve,
encouraging
excellence
 Work as one
team –
communicate,
collaborate and
share
 Respect each
other by being
polite, pleasant
and listening

Qualifications BSc Audiology or Membership of Included with

equivalent and professional application form
experience as Band5/ bodies
6 paediatric Msc Aud
audiologist

Experience Qualified practitioner Knowledge of Application form/

with NHS clinical advanced interview
experience as a band 5/6 assessment and
paediatric audiologist rehabilitative
Responsibility for techniques
running own Audiology
led clinics, leading all
relevant testing
including VRA and
Behavioural testing and
producing appropriate
written reports.
Track record of hearing
 aid management for
paediatric population
(neonates- 18 yrs )
Exposure to diagnostic
testing for NHSP
referrals .

Skills/ Demonstrates Sign language Application form and

Abilities/ understanding of issues skills interview
Knowledge surrounding hearing
impairment and impact on
quality of life for the whole Extended range
family of therapy
Ability to prescribe and fit skills
hearing aids to neonates
and children of all ages
Demonstrates ability to
conduct age appropriate
hearing tests on a wide
range of children including
those with complex needs.
Demonstrates a knowledge
of NHSP test protocols
Provision of transition
clinics
Knowledge of equipment
and calibration issues
Demonstrates excellent
communication/inter-
personal skills
Good non-verbal
communication skills
Good time management
Work in a confidential
manner
Demonstrate ability to
work effectively without
direct supervision
Ability to work as part of
multidisciplinary team
Ability to work calmly &
methodically when under
pressure from a busy and
varied caseload
Demonstrates good
organisational/prioritising
skills
Good computer skills