Paediatric Audiologist ( Development post)

Perform diagnostic hearing assessment on pre-school and school age children and analyse the results, including: Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) Performance testing Speech discrimination testing Tests of middle ear function using tympanometry Otoacoustic Emissions Complete audiological testing of babies that are referred following their newborn hearing screen, using Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs) to detect cochlear function. Carry out otoscopy following BSA recommended procedures identify any contraindications or indications for further procedures e.g. tympanometry and aural impression taking. Identify atypical or abnormal ear conditions and make appropriate onward referrals Take accurate and safe impressions of the ear following BSA recommended procedures for impression taking. Arrange referral to other professionals for treatment/management when required, following local and national guidance. E.g. referring to ENT for management of middle ear effusion. Manage hearing loss in infants and children Carry out reviews with hearing aid users in collaboration with the Warrington and Halton Foundation Trust team. The WHHFT team assist our service by fitting the hearing aids on our joint clinics. Use of outcome measures to support and guide habilitation/rehabilitation Carry out simple hearing aid repairs and maintenance e.g retubing Carry out routine maintenance and calibration checks on audiological equipment, reporting faults and arranging for repair when necessary. Maintain accurate recording of results and update patient records. Write reports to relevant health professionals Update national S4H 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. Responsible for maintaining own workload, prioritising referrals and planning work for junior staff. Plans day to day duties and routine clinics. Demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of children with complex needs, and adapt test procedures based on the needs of the child Demonstrate flexibility to deal with urgent referrals and queries Collaborates with Audiology Manager to ensure an efficient and effective Audiology department. Monitor stock and advise senior staff/management on re-ordering requirements. Communication Work and communicate effectively and courteously with patients, colleagues, public and members of the directorate and the trust Maintain hospital and departmental records, including provision of patient reports as necessary To work and communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team Ability to adapt communication in order to instruct infants and children, including those with complex needs, during behavioural hearing assessment using appropriate language Able to use tact and persuasion where barriers to understanding exist, e.g. very young children, children with learning difficulties and the un-cooperative child. Communicate effectively with deaf and hard of hearing patients and families. Able to communicate complex technical information in a meaningful manner Demonstrate reassurance and persuasive skills to gain a child's confidence for invasive procedures e.g., impressions. Demonstrate sensitivity and awareness when imparting bad news e.g. sudden hearing loss or deterioration of existing hearing loss. Professional Active participant in Trust research projects involving children with hearing loss. Maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Maintain professional standards and protocols without supervision. Work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and complies with Trust policies and audiological protocols. Ensure continuing professional development. Develops and maintains in depth knowledge of paediatric test protocols, is well informed about changes to current practice and able to implement new recommended procedures following appropriate training. Maintain registration with the RCCP Take part in both professional and departmental meetings. Information and Data Responsibilities Maintain thorough record-keeping Maintain systems to monitor documentation including recording and storing all relevant information ensuring it is securely held and can be accessed easily. Training Carries out training and supervision of degree students. Assesses student's clinical competencies both practically and verbally and signs off achieved targets. Designs learning targets for/with the student to help them to fulfil their learning objectives Complete tutorial sessions with the students.

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