Advanced Paediatric Audiologist

Overview

Join to apply for the Advanced Paediatric Audiologist role at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
. We have a very busy but friendly department in the largest NHS organisation on the south‑west Peninsula. We work with 8 ENT specialists, paediatricians, teachers of the deaf and other colleagues, striving to provide an excellent multi‑disciplinary service for children of all ages with permanent and temporary hearing loss. We have IQIPS accreditation for parts of our paediatric and adult service.

We are seeking an experienced audiologist to join us in the beautiful part of the country, serving a large mixed urban and rural population. You will be expected to have a BSc in Audiology or BAA Parts 1 & 2 plus recognised higher training with demonstrable post‑qualification experience or an MSc plus CAC/HTS or STP. Given the changes in education and training over time, equivalent experience and qualifications will be considered.

Plymouth is a vibrant city, and we have a wide variety of excellent leisure facilities on our doorstep. Subject to meeting certain criteria, a relocation package may be available for this post.

• Undertake audiometric tests on in‑patients and out‑patients.
• Provide expert clinical service in rehabilitation of children with hearing loss and tinnitus.
• Assist with clinical supervision and training of trainee staff.
• Update own professional knowledge, keeping abreast of new technology.
• Take social histories and listening needs assessments in infants and children, including newborns, and occasionally adults; combine with diagnostic test results to develop individual management plans.
• Take accurate aural impressions of infants and children, and occasionally adults.
• Modify ear moulds using laboratory equipment.
• Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on needs assessment and diagnostic test results.
• Accurately fit digital hearing aids to infants and children, including newborns, using real‑ear/probe microphone measurements.
• Follow‑up to enable fine tuning of digital hearing aids based on objective and subjective assessments of development and onward referral to other specialist services.
• Provide counselling to patients and parents/carers regarding the nature and extent of any hearing loss, and the options on how this could be managed.
• Manage distressed or angry patients sensitively, especially when disclosing test results and management options.
• Provide audiological management to patients with significant co‑morbidity, including mental health problems and learning difficulties.
• Ensure patients and parents/carers are fully aware of the use of any devices issued.
• Provide fault‑finding to give a timely hearing aid repair service.
• Manage complex cases, including taking referrals from junior and specialist staff.
• Provide expert advice to other staff, including wards, health visitors and ENT.

Sarah Worrell (Paediatric Audiology Joint Team Leader)

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.

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 UHCW means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust offers opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

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 encourage requests for less than full‑time/flexible working. 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Health Care Provider