Description
We are seeking a Senior Specialist Paediatric Audiologist to join our team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The successful candidate will provide a diagnostic service for the Paediatric Audiology Department, performing diagnostic Audiological assessments on neonates and children, including those with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, and additional disabilities or special needs.
The post holder will also provide aural habilitation for babies and children, including counselling to distressed parents/guardians about their children's hearing loss and associated problems. They will be responsible for making decisions about the most appropriate course of treatment for patients in their care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing diagnostic Audiological assessments for children, including ABRs in clinic, under sedation, and in theatres
- Providing aural habilitation for babies and children
- Deputising for the clinical lead in the day-to-day running of the Paediatric Audiology Service
- Leading in the education and training requirements of the department and providing clinical supervision of trainee and assistant audiologists
- Maintaining a programme of continuing professional development
The ideal candidate will have post-qualification clinical experience, highly developed specialist knowledge, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Benefits include career development, flexible working, and wellbeing, as well as staff recognition schemes and optional benefits such as Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, and season ticket loans.