CNWL NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Audiologist – Ealing
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake full Audiological assessments of older children, including complex and non-routine cases.
- Carry out full history taking and diagnostic test batteries (otoscopy, pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions, speech discrimination tests).
- Work autonomously and collaboratively with Senior Audiologists.
- Participate in regular peer reviews.
- Maintain daily communication with the Audiology Team Lead and wider team.
- Record outcomes into the current database and generate reports.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and generate clinical reports.
- Analyse results, determine next diagnostic steps, and problem-solve inconsistencies.
- Generate appropriate referrals to other specialities (ENT, Tier 3).
- Efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to optimise service delivery.
- Notify the Audiology Team Lead of equipment issues and liaise with the administrator for calibration.
- Identify risk factors at community sites and advise the Audiology Team Lead.
- Attend 1:1 meetings, team meetings, and peer review meetings.
- Attend mandatory training, engage in appraisal and clinical supervision.
- Undertake other ad hoc duties as directed by the Audiology Team Leads and Service manager.
- Manage distressed or angry parents/young people sensitively.
- Provide expert advice to other staff, teachers of the hearing impaired, speech therapists, health visitors, ENT consultants, and others.
- Perform hearing screenings in schools (when required).
- Record hearing assessment outcomes, generate referrals, and notify parents/carers.
- Communicate and liaise with school staff during school screenings.
- Adhere to all policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Skills and Expertise
- Expert clinical knowledge of all Audiology tests.
- Ability to perform Audiology tests autonomously and skilfully.
- Desirable experience in Paediatric Audiology.
- BSc in Audiology or other nationally recognised qualification.
- Registration with AHCS (ex RCCP).