Paediatric Audiologist

To perform daily clinical duties, while adhering to the departmental local and also national standards and protocols. Independently assess children of developmental ages between 2-18 years using a range of behavioural and electrophysiological techniques as well as advanced tests of middle ear function. Occasionally assist senior paediatric audiologists as a second tester in more complex 2-tester clinics, which require the presence of 2 audiologists. Monitor regularly audiological stock levels and on occasion order consumables and other supplies as necessary; provide figures for audit on a monthly basis. Deal with anxious parents/guardians and their families during clinical sessions, ensuring that fears are allayed and that the child is in an optimal state for testing. Ensure that patient support material and information is kept up-to-date e.g. leaflets and information on organisations for the hearing impaired child and family. Select and fit digital hearing aids using NOAH and Affinity with Auditbase. Fit hearing aids probe tube measures in children above 5 years of age. Perform hearing aid first issues / review clinics for children above 5 years of age, both conductive and sensorineural hearing loss. Again depending on the child, these may be conducted single-handed or with another member of the team. Support patients in their transition from children to adult audiology, work closely with the adult audiology team to ensure smooth transition. Occasional cover of adult audiology work may be required (e.g. providing paediatric audiology cover for ENT clinics) Provide a Hearing Aid Repair & Maintenance service to the hearing instruments in use by our paediatric patients. Maintain accurate patient files on Auditbase including audiological assessments and rehabilitative results. Ensure that all newly diagnosed children have all their personal and clinical data recorded accurately. CommunicationCommunicate hearing assessment results, diagnosis and further management to carers/ parents of children (patients) including when necessary - overcoming any language/ sensory disability/ communicational barriers. Communicate with the Learning Support Service; to ensure the appropriate provision is in place for those children with special requirements, e.g. hearing aids and radio aids. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.