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The post holder will carry out a complex scientific and clinical role. The main area of work will be in the
Paediatric Audiology Service with direct responsibility for diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
The post holder will be required to undertake diagnostic auditory electrophysiological assessment for
neonates referred from our New-born Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) and understand national and
regional guidelines relating to this. Peer review and CPD is required and continual reflective practice is
encouraged.
There is line managerial responsibility for more junior members of the department. Cooperation with the
national Paediatric Audiology Quality Improvement Programme and working towards IQIPS accreditation
is expected.
Main duties of the job
• Perform, interpret, and communicate paediatric diagnostic audiology test results using test
techniques appropriate to the developmental age and ability of the individual and compliant with
national standards.
• Fit hearing instruments and other assistive listening technology as appropriate for the individual.
• Apply and develop evidence-based practice and use of relevant clinical protocols.
• Explanation of potentially emotive results to parents and patients.
• Communication with parents, professionals, and agencies working with the child with parental
consent.
• Communication methods should be adapted to ensure the parent / carer and patient have
optimal understanding.
• Provide specialist input to patients across the range of care pathways and health care settings.
• Provide appropriate clinical and scientific advice and interpretation of analytical results.
• Participate in regional, departmental, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Undertake suitable training within the department to maintain the required standards of
competence when undertaking duties.
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
* • MSc Audiology or equivalent • Registration as a clinical scientist with HCPC
* • Member of the BAA/BSA
Experience and knowledge
* Current experience and training in the electrophysiological auditory assessment of neonates referred from NHSP.
Skills and Ability
* Up-to-date knowledge and experience of paediatric rehabilitation including fitting, verifying, and evaluating hearing instruments.
* Experience of fitting Oticon and Phonak hearing instruments.
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