Senior Paediatric Audiologist

Senior Paediatric Audiologist Overview

We are looking for a Senior Paediatric Audiologist to join our dedicated Paediatric Audiology Service, which provides essential support to children and families throughout North West London. This service offers comprehensive audiology care, including assessments for babies referred through the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, behavioral and objective hearing assessments for children of all ages, and habilitation services for those with hearing loss. Additionally, we provide a specialized Bone Conduction Hearing Implant (BCHI) service. Our department collaborates closely with Adult Audiology Services and the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme to ensure a seamless care experience.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clinical supervision, training, and mentoring to STP trainees and junior staff, while also committing to ongoing professional development. A positive, caring, and patient-centered approach is essential, along with the ability to remain calm and organized in a busy clinical environment. You will play a key role in the continuous development and delivery of high-quality services, contributing to maintaining our UKAS accreditation through effective management of the audit cycle and involvement in our quality assurance programs.

Main Duties

• Provide diagnostic services in the Paediatric Audiology Department, focusing on neonates and children, including those with learning disabilities and additional needs.
• Offer aural habilitation and counseling to parents regarding their children’s hearing loss and treatment options.
• Assist in the daily operations of the Paediatric Audiology Service while maintaining high health and safety standards.
• Engage in the education and training of department staff, providing clinical supervision to trainees and assistant audiologists.
• Support trainees in their preparation for professional exams and assist existing staff in their development.
• Participate in the IQIPS accreditation process and contribute to service development initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: BSc in Clinical Audiology or equivalent qualification and state registration as Clinical Physiologist in Audiology with RCCP or HCPC.
• Essential: Experience working with children and knowledge of child development, audit, and research.
• Essential: Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Essential: Strong analytical and judgment skills for assessing and interpreting test results.
• Essential: Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with colleagues and families.

We offer a range of benefits including opportunities for career development, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives. Optional benefits such as Cycle to Work schemes, car leasing options, and access to onsite leisure facilities are also available.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff. We welcome applications for flexible, part-time, or job share positions. Please discuss your needs with us during the interview process.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

Visa Sponsorship Promising