Overview
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Audiologist to perform high-quality paediatric audiology care. The post involves highly specialist patient care in a caring and compassionate service, with adherence to NHS values and the Constitution.
Responsibilities
* Perform diagnostic hearing assessment on children from 6 months up to 25 years of age and analyse the results (in line with national and local protocols), including:
o Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA)
o Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA)
o Performance testing
o Speech testing
o Otoscopy
o Tests of middle ear function using tympanometry
o Diagnostic Otoacoustic Emissions
* Identify when further investigations are necessary, and make appropriate referrals in a timely manner.
* Adapt techniques to suit the individual patient’s need.
* Work as an independent practitioner without supervision providing clinical services directly to patients.
* Create individual rehabilitation plans for each patient whilst maintaining a flexible approach and responsive attitude to patient need.
* Establish a good rapport and work with patients of all ages, including gaining their co-operation in clinics and self-management at home.
* Verify and validate hearing aid prescriptions for paediatric patients using real ear and coupler measurements.
* Provide training both in-house and to external groups when required, including STP Trainees.
* Supervise junior staff when required.
* Actively participate in Audit and quality assessment tools.
We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures.
All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.
Application process and policies
Due to high volumes of applications we reserve the right to close adverts before the published closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. After the closing date you should check the email account registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.
Our employment checking processes require that all shortlisted applicants provide the contact details of their current HR Department. If shortlisted you will be sent an email reminder to present the contact details of your HR Department at the interview.
Please note the Trust uses identity checking software for verifying the authenticity of identity documents provided by candidates.
As part of our commitment to Equality and Diversity at LNWUH, we are encouraging applications from BME (Black, Minority Ethnic) candidates to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
Organisation context
LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation. We are an IQIPS accredited department and strive to deliver a high-quality service. We are an enthusiastic, motivated team committed to high standards of Audiology care. This role involves working with complex and non-routine caseloads in paediatric audiology within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will abide by the NHS values and the Constitution.
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serves a diverse population of almost one million people. We operate major acute services at:
* Northwick Park Hospital: including a busy A&E, hyper-acute stroke unit, and hyper-acute rehabilitation unit.
* St Mark’s Hospital: a centre for bowel disease.
* Ealing Hospital: emergency department, urgent care, and Meadow House Hospice care.
* Central Middlesex Hospital: planned care site with surgical and outpatient services and an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, active in training clinicians of the future and supporting research. For more information about our Trust and related values and benefits, please refer to our online resources.
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