Paediatric Audiologist

As a Band 6 Paediatric Audiologist/Paediatric Clinical Scientist, you will be responsible for delivering specialist paediatric audiology services as part of a multidisciplinary Child Development team.

Key responsibilities include

Clinical Assessment and Management Undertake comprehensive paediatric hearing assessments using a range of behavioural and objective techniques, including: Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA)

Play Audiometry

• Pure Tone Audiometry
• Speech Discrimination Testing
• Masking Techniques
• Acoustic Admittance Measurements
• Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs)
• Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR) testing where appropriate
• Analyse and interpret complex assessment findings to support diagnosis and management planning.
• Communicate assessment outcomes sensitively and effectively to children, parents and carers.
• Work with families to provide advice, support and ongoing management for childhood hearing loss.
• Hearing Rehabilitation Support hearing aid assessment, fitting and follow-up services.
• Undertake hearing aid verification and validation procedures, including Real Ear Measurements (REMs) and measured RECDs.
• Carry out hearing aid maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Take aural impressions and fit ear moulds for infants and children.
• Provide advice regarding assistive listening devices and communication support.
• Multidisciplinary Working Work collaboratively with paediatricians, ENT services, speech and language therapists, sensory support services, school nurses, health visitors, GPs and social care teams.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and coordinated care planning.
• Ensure timely referrals and effective communication with partner organisations.
• Leadership, Training and Service Development Support and supervise junior audiology staff and assistants as appropriate.
• Contribute to staff induction, teaching and training activities.
• Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols, pathways and service objectives.
• Support the development of patient information resources, online content and service communications where required.
• Professional Responsibilities Maintain professional registration and practice within relevant professional and legal frameworks.
• Participate fully in appraisal, clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records using SystmOne.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection prevention, data protection and health and safety policies.
• Contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred services in line with Trust values and national standards.
• Additional Development Opportunities Depending on experience and service requirements, the post holder may also have opportunities to:
• Deliver hearing therapy services.
• Lead training and support for school hearing screening programmes.
• Support development of the Children's Audiology website and social media presence.
• Participate in wider service development projects across Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.
• For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.