Team Leader, Paediatric Audiology

2 weeks ago

Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for a leader in paediatric audiology to join our team in this beautiful part of the country.

We are IQIPS accredited, and the successful candidate will play a key role in helping us to maintain this, and further develop our service into the future. The service will be expanding in 2025 as a large part of the adult element moves to the new Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre, so there will be a need to ensure strong leadership as we transform into a service with two main bases, as well as providing services across our geographical patch.

You will have significant clinical expertise in paediatric audiology, with experience at a senior level within the UK. We offer a stable, friendly and highly motivated team who are keen to progress.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

1. Paediatric team leader

2, Provides expert clinical service in diagnostics and habiliation of infants and children with hearing loss and tinnitus

3. Undertakes clinical supervision and training of trainee staff

4. Provides leadership, governance and strategic direction for paediatric audiology services

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Diagnostic duties

To determine the appropriate test battery for patients seen as direct referrals from national screening programmes, primary care and secondary ENT Analyse results to determine the next stage of diagnostics required, and to problem solve inconsistent or erroneous findings Take medical histories of patients directly referred from national screening programmes, primary care or non-otological specialties to exclude pathologies requiring an otological opinion Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with an understanding of when there should be variation from these: Accurately test hearing of children of all ages, and adults on occasion, including those with highly complex needsUse the full breadth of subjective and objective tests available, including behavioural, electro-acoustic and electrophysiological tests as required according to the age, ability and clinical needs of the individual Provide expert analysis of test results and second opinions to support audiology staff and medical staff of all grades. Take leading role in approved regional or national peer review programmes to quality assure diagnostic testing Ensure that expensive clinical equipment used is calibrated, decontaminated and maintained according to national and departmental protocols

Habilitation Duties

Take social histories and listening needs assessments people of all ages and including the most complex cases, and combine these with diagnostic test results to develop the necessary management plans Take accurate aural impressions of neonates, infants, children and on occasion adults Modify ear moulds using the range of laboratory equipment available Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with an understanding of when there should be variation from these to: Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needs assessment and diagnostic test resultsAccurately fit digital hearing aids to patients of all ages using real ear/probe microphone measurementsFollow-up to enable fine tuning of digital hearing aids and onward referral to other specialist services Provide counselling to patients and their families and/or significant others regarding the nature and extent of any hearing impairment, and the options on how this could be managed Manage distressed or angry patients and their families sensitively, especially when disclosing test results and management options Provide audiological management to patients with significant co-morbidities, including mental health problems Ensure patients and/or significant others are fully aware of the use of any devices issued Fault finding to provide a timely hearing aid repair service Provide a basic hyperacusis and tinnitus management service for children. Provide expert clinical advice to other staff, including education professionals, wards, health visitors and ENT Take leading role in approved regional or national peer review programmes to quality assure habilitation of complex cases Ensure timely onward referral to specialist services when required, such as cochlear implants or Deaf CAMHS

Note

This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive and is not intended to be totally comprehensive. It may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. This job description is to be read in conjunction with all current Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust policies, procedures & guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MSc in audiological science or equivalent accredited learning STP/CAC or equivalent accredited post-graduate training Registration either as a clinical scientist (audiology) or as a clinical physiologist (audiology)

Desirable

Qualification in management or equivalent accredited training

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience of quality assurance in paediatric audiology within UK setting Highly specialised proven knowledge and demonstrable experience in paediatric audiology, including habilitation of deaf infants and children Previous demonstrable experience of staff management, training and development

Desirable

Previous demonstrable experience of line management

Aptidude and abilities

Essential

Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels Works in a calm and organised manner and mixes in well as part of cohesive team

Desirable

Proven track record in service development or clinical research

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