Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We would welcome job share applications for this role. We are looking for an ambitious individual to be part of our Paediatric Audiology team, taking the next steps in developing great community services and ensuring that everything we do is based around our aim of quality first and foremost. This job is an excellent opportunity for an audiologist with an interest in Paediatrics wanting to gain more knowledge and progress to a senior Paediatric position. The service is being delivered from dedicated and purpose-built Paediatric audiology suites in Warrington. The applicant must have good knowledge of Paediatric Audiology Hearing Assessments. Experience must have been obtained from working within the NHS. The applicant is expected to be progressing within their career and aspiring to increase their skills and expertise in the field. The successful candidate will have a BSc and/or MSc in Audiology (or equivalent) and will have RCCP registration with relevant post-qualification experience. This is a great opportunity to join an excellent department fully equipped with the latest equipment. The work is community-based; therefore, it is essential that the successful candidate is able to travel between our two sites to meet the requirements of the role. We are a friendly, forward-thinking department. We actively encourage and support further educational development, attendance at courses/conferences. Main duties of the job
Job Purpose To be a member of a multidisciplinary team providing a comprehensive and integrated community Paediatric Audiology service for babies, children, and young adults. To develop paediatric audiology skills progressing from a band 5 paediatric audiologist to a band 6 senior paediatric audiologist on achievement of competencies. Work both as a team and autonomously to manage own clinics and individual workload. Complete specialist work which includes: Comprehensive testing and diagnostic assessments of hearing. In-depth knowledge of paediatric test protocols and assessment techniques. Manage hearing loss in infants and children. Carry out basic hearing aid maintenance including retubing/impressions. About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles. Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas. At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our NHS services in your local community. They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and promote wellbeing in the communities we serve. Here at Bridgewater, our shared values flow through the organisation. P - Person-centred - We are passionate about individual needs and promote independence in the healthcare we provide. E - Empowered - We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care. O - Open and Honest - We behave in a way that develops relationships based on trust, openness, honesty, and respect. P - Professional - We support our people, so everyone has the right skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care. L - Locally Lead - We are always learning about our communities and show great pride in being a local provider of health and care. E - Efficient - We use our resources wisely to provide sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients. Job responsibilities
Job Purpose: To be a member of a Multidisciplinary Team providing a comprehensive and integrated Community Service of Paediatric Audiology for babies, children, and young adults. As part of an audiology team, carry out daily clinical work, managing own clinics and individual workload. Complete specialist work which includes comprehensive testing and diagnostic assessments of hearing, in-depth knowledge of paediatric test protocols, and assessment techniques. Be responsible for the supervision and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students on audiology courses. Duties and Responsibilities: Perform diagnostic assessment of the hearing of children and analyse the results. Perform pure tone audiometry, using air conduction and bone conduction. Test pre-school children via distraction testing, visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA), performance testing, Manchester picture testing, speech testing, and testing of middle ear function using tympanometry and OAEs. Complete audiological testing of babies referred following their Newborn hearing screen, using Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) to detect cochlear function. Carry out Otoscopy following BSA recommended procedures. Identify normal and abnormal ears, and any contraindications for further procedures. Arrange and advise referral to other professionals for treatment and management when required. Take accurate and safe impressions of the ear following BSA recommended procedures. Carry out routine maintenance and calibration checks on audiological equipment, reporting faults and arranging for repair when necessary. Work as an independent practitioner when carrying out hearing tests in clinic. Maintain accurate recording of results and updates patient records. Write reports to allied hearing professionals when required. Perform correct and valid use of diagnostic and assessment equipment and specialised audiological computer software. Update national S4H database with results of hearing tests following referral from neonatal hearing screening team. Communication To communicate effectively and courteously with patients, colleagues, public, and members of the Directorate and Trust. Maintain departmental records, including provision of patient reports as necessary. To work and communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary Audiology team. Ability to explain to children what they are required to do when performing hearing tests, using appropriate language. Communicate effectively with deaf and hard of hearing, carers, and children of all ages. Demonstrate sensitivity and awareness when imparting bad news. Professional Active participant in Trust research projects involving children with hearing loss. Maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Maintain professional standards and protocols without supervision. Ensure continuing professional development. Maintain registration with the RCCP. Participate in both professional and departmental meetings. Information and Data Responsibilities To maintain thorough data and record-keeping of patient sessions. Ensure appropriate archiving of data onto computer record systems. Maintain systems to monitor documentation including recording and storing all relevant information securely. Training Carries out training and supervision of degree students. Assess student's clinical competencies both practically and verbally. Design learning targets for students to help them fulfil their learning objectives. Complete tutorial sessions with students. Responsible for maintaining own workload, prioritising referrals, and planning work for junior staff. This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the organisation. Person Specification
Job Specific Requirements
BSc Audiology, MSc Audiology or equivalent e.g. BTEC in MPPM, BAAT Parts 1 and 2, and HNC MPPM. Registered with RCCP. The ability to travel independently across the Trust. The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs. Additional Criteria
Flexibility over location/pattern of work. Able to travel to peripheral clinics throughout Warrington and across the wider Trust footprint. British Sign Language level one - BSL. Additional Questions
Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship? If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship: Qualifications
BSc Audiology, MSc Audiology or equivalent e.g. BTEC in MPPM, BAAT Parts 1 and 2, and HNC MPPM. Registered with RCCP. Experience
NHS experience to include at least one year’s practice in a paediatric audiology department carrying out paediatric tests and assessments. Experience in managing infants and children with hearing loss. Excellent team player. Experience in audit. Excellent organisational skills. Flexible approach to work with a positive attitude. Able to work under pressure. Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines. Experience in audits and introduction of service developments. Experience of training and development of junior members of staff, and BSc and MSc university students on clinical placement. British Sign Language level one - BSL. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Please quote NHS Jobs reference number: WC24-076c
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We would welcome job share applications for this role. We are looking for an ambitious individual to be part of our Paediatric Audiology team, taking the next steps in developing great community services and ensuring that everything we do is based around our aim of quality first and foremost. This job is an excellent opportunity for an audiologist with an interest in Paediatrics wanting to gain more knowledge and progress to a senior Paediatric position. The service is being delivered from dedicated and purpose-built Paediatric audiology suites in Warrington. The applicant must have good knowledge of Paediatric Audiology Hearing Assessments. Experience must have been obtained from working within the NHS. The applicant is expected to be progressing within their career and aspiring to increase their skills and expertise in the field. The successful candidate will have a BSc and/or MSc in Audiology (or equivalent) and will have RCCP registration with relevant post-qualification experience. This is a great opportunity to join an excellent department fully equipped with the latest equipment. The work is community-based; therefore, it is essential that the successful candidate is able to travel between our two sites to meet the requirements of the role. We are a friendly, forward-thinking department. We actively encourage and support further educational development, attendance at courses/conferences. Main duties of the job
Job Purpose To be a member of a multidisciplinary team providing a comprehensive and integrated community Paediatric Audiology service for babies, children, and young adults. To develop paediatric audiology skills progressing from a band 5 paediatric audiologist to a band 6 senior paediatric audiologist on achievement of competencies. Work both as a team and autonomously to manage own clinics and individual workload. Complete specialist work which includes: Comprehensive testing and diagnostic assessments of hearing. In-depth knowledge of paediatric test protocols and assessment techniques. Manage hearing loss in infants and children. Carry out basic hearing aid maintenance including retubing/impressions. About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles. Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas. At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our NHS services in your local community. They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and promote wellbeing in the communities we serve. Here at Bridgewater, our shared values flow through the organisation. P - Person-centred - We are passionate about individual needs and promote independence in the healthcare we provide. E - Empowered - We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care. O - Open and Honest - We behave in a way that develops relationships based on trust, openness, honesty, and respect. P - Professional - We support our people, so everyone has the right skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care. L - Locally Lead - We are always learning about our communities and show great pride in being a local provider of health and care. E - Efficient - We use our resources wisely to provide sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients. Job responsibilities
Job Purpose: To be a member of a Multidisciplinary Team providing a comprehensive and integrated Community Service of Paediatric Audiology for babies, children, and young adults. As part of an audiology team, carry out daily clinical work, managing own clinics and individual workload. Complete specialist work which includes comprehensive testing and diagnostic assessments of hearing, in-depth knowledge of paediatric test protocols, and assessment techniques. Be responsible for the supervision and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students on audiology courses. Duties and Responsibilities: Perform diagnostic assessment of the hearing of children and analyse the results. Perform pure tone audiometry, using air conduction and bone conduction. Test pre-school children via distraction testing, visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA), performance testing, Manchester picture testing, speech testing, and testing of middle ear function using tympanometry and OAEs. Complete audiological testing of babies referred following their Newborn hearing screen, using Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) to detect cochlear function. Carry out Otoscopy following BSA recommended procedures. Identify normal and abnormal ears, and any contraindications for further procedures. Arrange and advise referral to other professionals for treatment and management when required. Take accurate and safe impressions of the ear following BSA recommended procedures. Carry out routine maintenance and calibration checks on audiological equipment, reporting faults and arranging for repair when necessary. Work as an independent practitioner when carrying out hearing tests in clinic. Maintain accurate recording of results and updates patient records. Write reports to allied hearing professionals when required. Perform correct and valid use of diagnostic and assessment equipment and specialised audiological computer software. Update national S4H database with results of hearing tests following referral from neonatal hearing screening team. Communication To communicate effectively and courteously with patients, colleagues, public, and members of the Directorate and Trust. Maintain departmental records, including provision of patient reports as necessary. To work and communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary Audiology team. Ability to explain to children what they are required to do when performing hearing tests, using appropriate language. Communicate effectively with deaf and hard of hearing, carers, and children of all ages. Demonstrate sensitivity and awareness when imparting bad news. Professional Active participant in Trust research projects involving children with hearing loss. Maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Maintain professional standards and protocols without supervision. Ensure continuing professional development. Maintain registration with the RCCP. Participate in both professional and departmental meetings. Information and Data Responsibilities To maintain thorough data and record-keeping of patient sessions. Ensure appropriate archiving of data onto computer record systems. Maintain systems to monitor documentation including recording and storing all relevant information securely. Training Carries out training and supervision of degree students. Assess student's clinical competencies both practically and verbally. Design learning targets for students to help them fulfil their learning objectives. Complete tutorial sessions with students. Responsible for maintaining own workload, prioritising referrals, and planning work for junior staff. This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the organisation. Person Specification
Job Specific Requirements
BSc Audiology, MSc Audiology or equivalent e.g. BTEC in MPPM, BAAT Parts 1 and 2, and HNC MPPM. Registered with RCCP. The ability to travel independently across the Trust. The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs. Additional Criteria
Flexibility over location/pattern of work. Able to travel to peripheral clinics throughout Warrington and across the wider Trust footprint. British Sign Language level one - BSL. Additional Questions
Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship? If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship: Qualifications
BSc Audiology, MSc Audiology or equivalent e.g. BTEC in MPPM, BAAT Parts 1 and 2, and HNC MPPM. Registered with RCCP. Experience
NHS experience to include at least one year’s practice in a paediatric audiology department carrying out paediatric tests and assessments. Experience in managing infants and children with hearing loss. Excellent team player. Experience in audit. Excellent organisational skills. Flexible approach to work with a positive attitude. Able to work under pressure. Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines. Experience in audits and introduction of service developments. Experience of training and development of junior members of staff, and BSc and MSc university students on clinical placement. British Sign Language level one - BSL. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Please quote NHS Jobs reference number: WC24-076c
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