Job summary Senior Audiologist - Paediatrics Band 6 An exciting opportunity has risen for a senior paediatric audiologist, to carry out the day to day assessment and rehabilitation of children. This will entail undertaking simple and more complex test procedures in all cases with guidance, as appropriate. To follow the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) guidance for the assessment and early intervention of patients referred from the programme. To fit and evaluate hearing aids, including digital hearing aids, by utilising Modernisation of Children's Hearing Aid Services (MCHAS) procedures. To have responsibility for specific aspects of the service. To liaise closely with Acute Audiology Service, Education and Speech and Language Therapy together with other specialist clinical technical, therapy, medical and nursing staff as required to ensure the best possible standard of patient care. The paediatric service is based at the Crystal Children's Development Centre, Croydon. Interview Date TBC Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly Audiology team. We are looking for a full-time band 6 paediatric audiologist. We provide a comprehensive paediatric audiology service including assessing babies referred from the New-born Hearing Screening Programme, the behavioural and objective assessment of children of all ages and the habilitation of children with hearing loss. The post holder will be expected to have a BSc in audiology (or equivalent), RCCP/HCPC registered and significant experience working with paediatrics. We are looking for someone who is forward thinking and who is keen to develop further, both clinically and in a leadership/supervisory role. Ongoing training and CPD will be very much encouraged. Evidence of experience in paediatrics audiology is expected including undertaking developmentally appropriate audiological assessments in children of all ages, including those considered non-routine. You will be based at the Crystal Development Centre, Malling Close The department offers flexible working arrangements. About us Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year pro rata p.a inc of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 199-NN-6704280-AHP Job locations Crystal Development Centre Croydon CR0 7YD Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential B.Sc. in Audiology or BTEC (NC) in Medical Physics & Physiological Measurement (MPPM) and BAAT parts I & II Or the equivalent of these qualifications. Desirable M.Sc. in Audiology Registered, or working towards registration on HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (Audiology) or RCCP as an audiologist KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Essential Knowledge and experience in all aspects of general audiology knowledge and experience in paediatric audiology, including rehabilitation of patients with complex needs Knowledge of adult assessments Previous experience of staff training and development Desirable Knowledge of business and workforce planning EXPERIENCE Essential Working paediatric audiologist role In techn Attended courses in newer techniques and implemented the new ways of working Working paediatric audiologist role In techniques for testing children with complex needs With performing diagnostic investigations Desirable Experience in team management and training Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential B.Sc. in Audiology or BTEC (NC) in Medical Physics & Physiological Measurement (MPPM) and BAAT parts I & II Or the equivalent of these qualifications. Desirable M.Sc. in Audiology Registered, or working towards registration on HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (Audiology) or RCCP as an audiologist KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Essential Knowledge and experience in all aspects of general audiology knowledge and experience in paediatric audiology, including rehabilitation of patients with complex needs Knowledge of adult assessments Previous experience of staff training and development Desirable Knowledge of business and workforce planning EXPERIENCE Essential Working paediatric audiologist role In techn Attended courses in newer techniques and implemented the new ways of working Working paediatric audiologist role In techniques for testing children with complex needs With performing diagnostic investigations Desirable Experience in team management and training Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Address Crystal Development Centre Croydon CR0 7YD Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)