Senior Paediatric Audiologist

OverviewThis job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.Job summaryAs part of service expansion, we're offering an opportunity for an experienced Paediatric Audiologist to join the Audiology Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The post will provide an opportunity to develop experience in complex and advanced Paediatric Audiology in a unique setting, carrying out general Audiology and gaining exposure to complex assessment processes (e.g., APD, BAHA, Microsuction, Vestibular and Electrophysiological testing in line with service need). The department has close links to the Cochlear Implant team and there may be opportunities for exposure. There may also be opportunities to see private patients as part of the department rotation for Senior Audiologists (service requirement permitting). There will be many CPD opportunities (internal & external) and a chance to learn with the unique patient population here.Main duties of the jobYou will oversee the management of a clinical area or act as POC in conjunction with Band 8s, alongside line management responsibilities. Research and project management are desirable. Requirements include a minimum of a BSc in Audiology or equivalent, HCPC/RCCP registration, and post-qualification paediatric experience. There is potential recruitment to a paediatric post at Band 6 level, depending on experience.For more information please contact Nicola Guderley (Deputy Lead), Herra Bhutta (Deputy Lead), Anita Wong (Deputy Lead) or Amjad Mahmood (Lead) on 020 7813 8315.About usGOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job based on ability and merit, through a fair, open, consistent process free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of unemployment.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We are accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.We have active staff networks: BAME, LGBT+, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions, and Women’s networks. All staff networks are open to any employee.Job description & requirementsJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments below.Job responsibilities: comprehensive overview of key tasks and responsibilitiesEducation, training and qualificationsEssentialBSc or MSc in Audiological Science or equivalentRegistration with Health Professionals Council / RCCP or equivalentDesirableProject managementSkills and abilitiesEssentialCompetent in a full range of audiological testing, including electrophysiologyCompetent in independently assessing children of all agesEffective communication with hearing-impaired children of all agesCompetent at fitting a wide range of hearing aidsLead in clinical appointments and create management plans for children with hearing aidsImpression taking with children of all agesAble to assess cochlear implant candidacy and fit NHS cochlear implantsAuditing and good working practiceInterest in research and development of the clinical serviceComputer skills – database useDesirableSign language communicationKnowledge & ExperienceEssentialKnowledge of health service practices and clinical governanceUp-to-date knowledge of testing and current practicesAt least 2 years post-qualification paediatric Audiology experienceDesirableExperience with cochlear implantsExperience with BAHAExperience in vestibular, APD testing and electrophysiologyDisclosure and DBSThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require Disclosure to the DBS. Applicants may require Skilled Worker sponsorship; see UK government guidance for details.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer detailsGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, WC1N 3JH #J-18808-Ljbffr