Paediatric Audiology Insourcing

The Trust are inviting tenders to provide insourcing services to deliver paediatric audiology services to 212 patients aged 0-4 years to clear the backlog. <br/><br/>This is confirmation of the intention to follow the competitive process.<br/><br/>The contract will be expected to start asap and run to 31st March 2026. Additional information: Successful bidders will need to provide evidence that they can meet the following requirements:<br/><br/>For Paediatric Hearing Assessments 6 months+ ( includes VRA Testing) Clinics<br/>1. STP qualified and HCPC registered as a clinical scientist in Audiology and/or holds a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent), is RCCP registered and holds the Higher Training Scheme (HTS) certificate from BAA in Paediatric assessment 6 months+ (or Master Level HTS accredited VRA module specifically for VRA work or Masters Level HTS accredited older child assessment module for older children)<br/>2. Working in a paediatric IQIPS accredited service and/or a PASQAT2 green light department<br/>3. Currently undertakes regular clinics (at least 1 per week) in paediatric assessment 6 months+<br/>4. Holds a CPD record demonstrating being up to date with current practice.<br/>5. Evidence of a regular appraisal (at least every 2 years) of clinical competence in this area of work.<br/>For Paediatric Hearing Habilitation/Rehabilitation (3 months+) Clinics<br/>1. STP qualified and HCPC registered as a clinical scientist in Audiology and/or holds a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent), is RCCP registered and holds the Higher Training Scheme (HTS) certificate from BAA in Paediatric habilitation.<br/>2. Working in a paediatric IQIPS accredited service and/or a PASQAT2 green light department<br/>3. Currently undertakes regular clinics (at least 2 per month) in paediatric hearing aid fitting and review<br/>4. Holds a CPD record demonstrating being up to date with current practice.<br/>5. Evidence of a regular appraisal (at least every 2 years) of clinical competence in this area of work.