Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the ideal candidate to join our paediatric audiology team at UHB. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is able to effectively multitask and works well with younger patients and is interested in partaking in clinical work as well as being able to support the department from an admin perspective. We are a versatile team who support learning and development and would accommodate in house as well as external training.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical support to Audiologists during clinics delivering direct face-to-face and remote assistance to young patients with hearing aids.
They will also be responsible for providing administrative support to clinicians including dealing with queries, supporting the development of the service, as well as the admin team for which in-house training will be provided. Please see the job description for further information.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths, English (Grade 4 and above/Grade C or above) or equivalent
- Knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties acquired through training and experience to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
Desirable
- *GCSE or equivalent in Science subjects
- *Knowledge of Audiology and procedures
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of problem solving
- Team working
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
- Experience of carrying out assigned duties after training and using initiative
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
- Ability to be competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required
- Understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with people who have hearing loss
- Knowledge of Audiology
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Telephone / Reception experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good communication skills with clear speech
- Able to work calmly when under pressure
- Good written and verbal communication
- Able to cope when faced with emotional circumstances
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to plan and prioritise own workload
- Good manual dexterity when working with small devices such as hearing aids
- Good computer skills including word processing, use of spreadsheets and other applications
- Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
- Able to work across UHB sites.
Desirable
- *Good communication with people who have hearing loss
- Good patient handling skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths, English (Grade 4 and above/Grade C or above) or equivalent
- Knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties acquired through training and experience to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
Desirable
- *GCSE or equivalent in Science subjects
- *Knowledge of Audiology and procedures
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of problem solving
- Team working
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
- Experience of carrying out assigned duties after training and using initiative
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
- Ability to be competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required
- Understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with people who have hearing loss
- Knowledge of Audiology
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Telephone / Reception experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good communication skills with clear speech
- Able to work calmly when under pressure
- Good written and verbal communication
- Able to cope when faced with emotional circumstances
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to plan and prioritise own workload
- Good manual dexterity when working with small devices such as hearing aids
- Good computer skills including word processing, use of spreadsheets and other applications
- Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
- Able to work across UHB sites.
Desirable
- *Good communication with people who have hearing loss
- Good patient handling skills
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.
