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Job overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, well-motivated Chief Paediatric Audiologist / Senior Audiological Scientist to join our Audiology team.

The Paediatric Audiology Services covers all sites within the Trust but the majority of your initial clinical duties will be at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.Ìý Employed by Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust you may be required periodically to provide services for High Wycombe & Amersham Hospitals.Ìý We are a small but well equipped Department with one of the shortest waiting lists in the country.

The department offers a wide range of Audiological Services but you will be expected to maintain your clinical duties alongside managerial and leadership duties for both diagnostic and habilitative Paediatric Audiology. You will also be expected to lead and manage our Bone Anchored Hearing Aid service and assist the Head of Audiology.

Main duties of the job

Support the ENT Consultants in the diagnosis, treatment and habilitation of hearing impairment.

Undertake & manage clinical assessments of auditory function in patients of all ages, using behavioural and electrophysiological test procedures in accordance with departmental practice and protocols.

Select, verify and evaluate personal hearing aids for the hearing impaired population in accordance with national and departmental guidelines.

Manage and lead the provision of Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHAs) for children.

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Working for our organisation

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ÌýWhat does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingÌýopportunities,Ìýalongside your NHS benefits ofÌýgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andÌýaccess toÌýNHS discount schemes.ÌýÌý
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

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ÌýWhy work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinÌýourÌýBHT familyÌýimprovesÌýpositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

ÌýWhat do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.