An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well‑motivated and driven Paediatric Audiologist to join the Paediatric Audiology service at Hertfordshire Community Trust on a permanent basis.
Experience is not necessary – we will provide all the required training to get you up and running as a confident paediatric audiologist.
The Paediatric Audiology service provides second‑and third‑tier services to children and young people living within the West Hertfordshire area. There are three sites – Watford, St. Albans and Hemel Hempstead. The post holder will be expected to cover clinics at all three sites as needed; therefore a full, valid driving licence and access to a car for business purposes are essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Responsibilities
- Lead children’s hearing assessment clinics aged 8 months‑18 years
- Use a range of tests for assessing children’s hearing
- Provide hearing aid management to children
- Carefully manage the patient and their family through the audiology pathway
- Communicate effectively with service users and other members of the team
- Engage in peer reviews
- Engage in audits and clinical governance tasks to ensure the department is continuously improving
- Assist the Audiology Service Lead in the day‑to‑day management of the service
- Take on operational responsibilities (with guidance) within the department
Qualifications / Requirements
- No prior experience required – training will be provided.
- Full, valid driving licence and access to a car.
- Ability to travel between Watford, St. Albans and Hemel Hempstead sites.
Benefits
- Support from a well‑led department
- Professional development and external training opportunities
- 5 % on top of basic salary high‑cost allowance supplement (subject to a minimum payment of £1,066 and a maximum payment of £1,845 per annum pro‑rata)
- Generous contributory pension
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays per annum pro‑rata
- Special leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme
- Car parking
- Eye Care vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS discounts
EEO Statement
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.
Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact: Elhaam Hashim, Audiology Service Lead, email: elhaam.hashim@nhs.net
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