Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Paediatric Audiologist to join our expanding team in Hounslow as an autonomous highly skilled and experienced practitioner in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of a diverse caseload. 

Your role will require you to carry out a range of comprehensive audiological assessments and provide habilitation to our paediatric population including those with complex needs. 

You will need to have at least 2 years’ experience in working in a paediatric setting and be registered with the Academy for Healthcare Science (ACHS). 

We have a number of sites across Hounslow that you will be expected to work from;

-       Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health

-       Feltham Centre for Health

-       Brentford Health Centre

-       Chiswick Health Centre 

We have recently been assessed by NHE England and NWL ICB and they have provided full assurance of our paediatric audiology service. 

We look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

·         Provision of a range of comprehensive audiological services to a paediatric population including children with special needs.

·         Effective and supportive communication with parents and professionals.

·         Supervising work of junior staff and support staff.

·         Lead and guide day to day working of the department.

·         To provide expert knowledge in advanced paediatric diagnostic assessments, following the newborn hearing screen.

·         To provide expert knowledge in all aspects of paediatric hearing assessment and hearing aid provision.

·         To organise and provide hearing assessments for children with special needs in schools.

·         To take an active role in areas of clinical audit; research and clinical governance for the audiology service, which may include designing and completing audits within own fields, participating in data collection for larger projects and contributing to the development of evidence-based protocols.

·         To be responsible for departmental performance data, clinical pathways and efficient working of patient management systems.   

·         To be responsible for efficient transition of patients from paediatric to adult services.

·         To maintain up to date advanced level of theoretical knowledge and therapeutic evidence-based practice regarding specialist area.

·         To provide specialist opinion and advice for audiologists and other professionals as required.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and   Hammersmith & Fulham).  We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.