Job overview
We are looking for three band Advanced Paediatric Audiologists / Clinical Scientists to join us at Oxford University Hospitals as we expand and reconfigure how paediatric audiology services are delivered by the Trust. We are delighted to have been rated “Full Assurance” in our ICB/NHS England site visit in spring, and have now received funding to further develop our service, including provision of a new paediatric audiology facility at the Horton Hospital in Banbury. We are looking for forward-thinking and highly motivated individuals to join us on our service development journey.
These are ideal posts for experienced Paediatric Audiologists / Clinical Scientists who would like to further develop their service development, leadership, management and advanced clinical skills. You will be working alongside our other team leaders, reporting to the Head of Paediatric Audiology. We are interested in candidates seeking either a full-time or a part-time role (minimum of ,
Main duties of the job
The roles are primarily concerned with the delivery of advanced clinical practice in paediatric audiology including behavioural testing in children considered non-routine, objective testing, and hearing aid fitting and verification. In addition, these posts carry service development and line-management responsibilities. The post holders will work closely with the Head of Paediatric Audiology in the delivery of the newly configured service. They will be expected to supervise, coach and mentor junior members of staff to ensure that a consistently high-quality clinical service is provided. Time has been allocated for the leadership, management, training and service development aspects of the role.
You will be an audiologist with BSc or PTP in audiology with additional training in paediatric audiology, or a Clinical Scientist (Audiology) and must be registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or AHCS as an Audiologist. Evidence of further specialist training and experience in paediatric audiology in an NHS context is expected, including provision of hearing aids. You will have highly developed skills in undertaking developmentally appropriate audiological assessments in children of all ages, including those considered non-routine.
Working for our organisation
OUH is one of the UK’s largest teaching hospital trusts. We provide a comprehensive paediatric audiology service including assessing babies referred from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, the behavioural and objective assessment of children of all ages and the habilitation of children with hearing loss. The paediatric audiology service sits alongside a busy adult audiology service and our Auditory Implant Programme. You would be joining a large team comprising Audiologists, Assistant Audiologists, Clinical Scientists (Audiology), Hearing Therapists and administrative colleagues. We are actively involved in training and have colleagues on PTP and STP programmes, with all staff having regular CPD opportunities. The service has undergone significant development over recent years and is actively working towards IQIPS accreditation.