Paediatric Audiologist - Weekdays - Hereford County Hospital

Paediatric Audiologist - Weekdays - Hereford County Hospital

We are looking for a paediatric Audiologist to support us in our insourcing clinics at Hereford County Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Under 4s this would include:
• VRAs insert or freefield
• insert or freefield performance testing
• Tympanometry
• Distraction testing (but this is rarely used)
• McCormick toy test or Manchester Picture test
• 4-7s
• Headphone performance testing
• Tympanometry
• McCormick toy test or Manchester Picture test
• 7-16
• PTA (play or button)
• Tympanometry

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Paediatric Audiologist to join our team, specialising in hearing assessments for children aged 0-16. The ideal candidate will be skilled in various audiological evaluation techniques and committed to providing high-quality care to young patients and their families. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year experience and must have used 'Auditbase' in previous roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive audiological assessments for children under 4 years, including Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA), tympanometry, and performance testing (insert or free-field).
• Perform headphone performance testing and tympanometry for children aged 4-7, utilising engaging assessment methods such as the McCormick Toy Test or Manchester Picture Test.
• Administer Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) and tympanometry for children aged 7-16, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
• Interpret test results, develop individualised treatment plans, and provide recommendations for further intervention or referrals as necessary.
• Collaborate with families to explain assessment results and provide guidance on hearing health and management options.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of assessments and treatment plans in the Audiology database (Auditbase).
• Stay updated on best practices in paediatric audiology and participate in ongoing professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure to practice audiology.
• Experience working with paediatric populations is essential.
• Proficiency in using audiological equipment and software, including tympanometry and Audiology databases.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information to families in an understandable manner.
• Compassionate and patient-centred approach to care.

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.