Job summary
This substantive Consultant post within the Department of Paediatric Audiology at West London Trust offers an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, multidisciplinary team based at the Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health. The successful applicant will work alongside experienced Paediatric Audiologists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Specialist Teachers of the Deaf, contributing to the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation of children with audio-vestibular disorders.
We are seeking a clinician who demonstrates a high standard of professional excellence and a strong commitment to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. The post holder will be responsible for providing medical leadership and oversight within the Paediatric Audiology service, which operates under an Audiologist-led model. A personalised job plan will be agreed in consultation with the Clinical Director to reflect the service's needs and the candidate's areas of expertise.
Main duties of the job
Providing appropriate medical management for children with all degrees of permanent hearing loss.
Analysing results of tests and providing comprehensive reports to include advice on clinical implications of findings and suggested further investigations.
Counselling parents and children.
Arranging investigations into the aetiology for children with permanent hearing loss.
Arranging ophthalmology referrals for children with a permanent hearing loss.
Carrying out medical, clinical balance assessments and developmental assessments for children with permanent hearing loss.
Arranging cochlear implant referrals on suitable candidates as per the referral criteria.
Arranging BAHA referrals for suitable candidates.
Arranging clinical genetics referral where indicated.
Arranging further referrals to specialist centres when detailed clinical balance assessments are indicated or other specialist services are required such as
assessment for auditory processing disorder and auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder etc.
Arranging referrals to specialist clinics for management of patients with microtia and atresia.
Providing medical assessments for children with special /complex needs towards suitability for ABR under sedation.
Working with audiologists regarding hearing aid provision.
About us
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' overallby 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST in Audiovestibular medicine or equivalent
- MRCP/MRCS/MRCPCH or equivalent (UK)
Desirable
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking medical assessments and aetiological investigations for children with permanent hearing loss.
- Experience of working within wider multi professional network, peer support groups
- Experience of undertaking research, evaluation, and audit of practice.
- Experience of developing and delivering training to students and audiology staff
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Proficiency in a range of medical procedures, an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Able to prioritise clinical need
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the HRCH values (Care, Respect, Communication)
- Able to apply clinical reasoning to assessment and treatment planning
- Able to identify the needs and rights of deaf service users and their carers, and the impact of disability on their lifestyles
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice and participate in self-development programmes
- Able to work in an unpredictable environment and prioritise workload and time effectively.
- Comfortable in working across professional and organisational boundaries
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality) and the capacity to take responsibility for own actions
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of BAPA guidance, NHSP, paediatric audiology and related NICE guidelines
- Knowledge of clinical governance and other current drivers and guidelines affecting practice
- Deep understanding of deafness, its implication and vast knowledge of deafness related issues in the population
- Wide-ranging knowledge of newborn hearing screening, role of NHS England and Public Health England.
- Good knowledge of NHS newborn hearing screening programme, its quality measures, targets and commitment to deaf population.
- Extensive knowledge of Audiology services especially Paediatric Audiology and hearing screening.
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
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
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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
West London NHS Trust
Address
Heart of Hounslow Health Centre
92 Bath Road
London
TW3 3EL
United Kingdom
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