Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity within the Audiology Team to support the Paediatric Audiology service across Wolverhampton and Cannock Chase. We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced audiologist with extensive experience of Advanced Paediatric Audiology, including ABR, VRA, Complex Clinics and Hearing Aid fittings, including BAHA, Bone Conduction and Air Conduction Hearing aids.
The role is a 4‑day per week post (specific days to be negotiated) working within a UKAS accredited and PHSIP high assurance site with a small, friendly team. We support education and training within the department, and you will be expected to support the training of others and further develop your own knowledge and skills.
Main Duties of the Job
The Wolverhampton Audiology team includes clinical scientists, hearing and balance therapists, highly specialist audiologists and a relaxation therapist, and is expanding. Paediatric Audiology is a small but vital part of the service.
You will participate in paediatric audiology work and lead the implementation of Paediatric Audiology “CAS” Clinics at New Cross, collaborating with the wider audiology team to deliver and develop a comprehensive paediatric Audiology service across all sites (New Cross, West Park, Cannock Chase and the Gem Centre). You will be responsible for maintaining service standards, identifying and managing on‑site issues, and using initiative, knowledge and leadership skills within this role.
We are a training department fully committed to ensuring that our staff have the best training and development to carry out their duties to a high standard.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
At Band 7 the post holder will be responsible for delivering training and expert advice to meet the clinical requirements of the Service. The post holder will support the Audiology Managers and the Audiology Service Manager to ensure that clinical and professional standards are always maintained, and will lead Audiology in delivering patient‑centred care using streamlined pathways. The post holder will work in conjunction with the Audiology Managers and the Audiology Service Manager to ensure that designated service areas are delivered against performance targets.
The post holder will be responsible for the management and safe use of the team equipment, stock and supplies, within the limits of the designated budget.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Level 7 MSc Module/Certificate/Diploma in specialist area / Level 7 MSc in Clinical Audiology or Hearing Therapy or equivalent
- Level 6 Postgraduate management/leadership qualification
- Registered with HCPC/AHCS and possessing applicable certifications (CAC/STP/HTS or equivalent practical qualifications)
Knowledge
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the assessment and rehabilitation of hearing‑impaired children
- Postgraduate management/leadership training or supervisory experience
Skills
- Ability to work autonomously in clinical and non‑clinical situations, including assessment, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management of patients and their families
- Understanding of performance management and appraisal processes, ability to work with team members to set achievable objectives
Experience
- Evidence of being a positive role model with a credible, professional approach at all times
- Experience in formulating comprehensive management plans based on case history and diagnostic test results, including complex decisions
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit, research and/or presentations at scientific meetings
Communication
- Able to identify and overcome barriers to communication with patients of all ages, including those with additional needs such as profound deafness, learning disabilities or who rely on sign or language interpreters
- Communicates complex information (which may be sensitive) to staff, patients and relatives using reasoning, persuasion, reassurance, tact and sensitivity; overcoming barriers to understanding
- Ability to pass on expert and highly technical and/or condition‑related information with reassurance for better understanding in stressful or conflict situations
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must hold appropriate UK professional registration.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…