Paediatric Audiologist - Weekdays - Hereford County Hospital inHereford inHereford PUBLISHED 1 NOV 2024
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We are looking for a paediatric Audiologist to support us in our insourcing clinics at Hereford County Hospital.
- 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 years 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.
We are looking for a paediatric Audiologist to support us in our insourcing clinics at Hereford County Hospital.
- 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
About us
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 years 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.
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