Paediatric Audiologist

• Work according to national and local guidelines, noting any deviation with justification in the childs records.
• 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 re-enforcement, audiometry (VRA), Performance testing, Manchester picture testing, Speech testing, testing of middle ear function using tympanometry, OAE's
• Complete audiological testing of babies that are referred following their newborn hearing screen, using Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) and Diagnostic ABR if area of speciality
• Carry out Otoscopy following BSA recommended procedures. Be able to identify normal and abnormal ears. Identifies any contraindications for any further procedures e.g. tympanometry and impressions
• To arrange and advise referral to other professionals for treatment / management when required e.g. referral to ENT nurse or GP for treatment of an infection
• Take accurate and safe impressions of the ear following BSA recommended procedures for impression taking. Perform Otoscopy to identify any contra indications
• To carry out ordering of ear moulds using Organisational ordering system in order to ensure moulds are available for next appointment
• Carry out comprehensive repair sessions to hearing aids
• Dispense, fit and maintain digital hearing aids, using MCHAS guidelines and protocols
• Complete reviews of hearing aid use and fitting. Identifies the benefit of the hearing aid, satisfaction with the aid and use this information to adapt programs, settings and take further rehabilitation measures.
• Carry out assessments on hearing aid users.
• Perform Otoscopy to identify any abnormal ear conditions so that appropriate referrals for treatment can be made.
• Fit and programme digital hearing aids.
• Identify children with atypical of abnormal ear conditions and refer on.
• Carry out routine maintenance and calibration checks on audiological equipment, reporting faults and arranging for repair when necessary.
• Maintains accurate recording of results and updates patient records. Write reports to allied hearing professionals when required
• Performs correct and valid use of diagnostic and assessment equipment and specialised audiological computer software. Updates national eSP database with results of hearing tests following referral from neonatal hearing screening team
• Ensures adequate and smooth transition of children onto adult Audiology Services, via a Transition Clinic.

Essential

• At least 2 year's Audiology experience to include at least 1 years' experience in paediatric audiometric assessment including full range of behavioural audiometric tests
• Advanced knowledge of working in a specialist paediatric audiology department
• Good experience in paediatric diagnostic tests.
• Experience of working in a modernised audiology service to include fitting and verification of digital hearing aids (MCHAS)

Essential

• Excellent experience of paediatric hearing aid assessment, fitting and rehabilitation.
• To be able to carry out a full range of behavioural audiometric tests, pure tone audiometry, impedance and speech audiometry as required.
• To recommend more complex assessments when necessary and perform these appropriately

Essential

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Evidence of knowledge of current trends within clinical speciality.
• Good understanding of the issues surrounding hearing impairment and impact on life quality

Essential

• Flexibility over location/ pattern of work
• Able to travel Independently throughout the Trust
• Ability to work flexibly according to the service needs with occasional Saturday / evening clinics
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation