Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic Senior Specialist Audiologist or Clinical Scientist looking to join a large, community-based Audiology service in Dorset? Our department operates from two main hubs in Bournemouth and Weymouth, with additional clinics across the county. This post will be primarily based at our Bournemouth site.
Working as part of the Senior Adult Audiology Team, you will support service development, help manage change, and take a lead role in managing specific aspects of the adult and vestibular services, working under the guidance and support of the Adult Clinical Lead. Clinical duties include delivering complex adult hearing pathways and supporting Advanced Audiology-led ENT clinics, including making appropriate referrals for imaging. Experience in vestibular diagnostic testing AND/OR paediatric assessment and rehabilitation is required; however, candidates without vestibular experience will be offered training to develop these skills.
Vestibular and managerial experience is desirable, but we will support suitable candidates to build their clinical and leadership capabilities as required. This is a full-time role, although part-time applications are welcomed from those able to work a minimum of three days per week.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
You will provide comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation services for both adult and paediatric patients. Strong communication, project-management skills, and a commitment to service improvement and quality assurance, including IQIPS, are essential. Applicants must hold BSc (Hons) Audiology, MSc with CCC in Audiology, or equivalent qualifications. Higher-level training such as CAC, STP, or HTS is desirable, particularly in vestibular diagnostics or paediatric assessment and rehabilitation. Experience running autonomous vestibular and/or paediatric assessment and hearing-aid rehabilitation clinics is required.
You will also be expected to work at outstations when required; therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial.
You will be required to work at our outstations at times and therefore a car driver with a full current driving license would be beneficial.
For further information, please contact:Alan Bryant, Adult Clinical Lead - alan.bryant1@nhs.net | 01202 443847Lisa Nind, Paediatric Clinical Lead - l.nind@nhs.net | 01202 443846
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of theirlives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a widerange of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or verygood experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urbanlocations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testamentto our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe inequal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, whereeveryone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be thebest version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, andteach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Recommend a friend
Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash! Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
Person Specification
Educational Requirements/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or MSc Audiology or BTEC National Certificate MPPM (Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement) and BAAT Parts 1 & 2.
- Certificate to confirm clinical competence as part of their undergraduate or postgraduate studies
- Eligible/registered with HCPC or RCCP.
Desirable
- Postgraduate clinical training awards such as Certificate of Clinical Competence (CAC), Higher Training Scheme (HTS), Scientists Training Program (STP)
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience, Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Demonstrates significant experience post BSc or MSc working as a senior Audiologist.
- External post graduate qualification in vestibular diagnostic testing (i.e. CAC/STP/HTS module) OR at least 2 years working in the field of vestibular testing.
- Experience of working alongside Ear, Nose and Throat and making appropriate onwards referrals. Competent in evaluating complex audiology diagnostics and patient symptoms and recognising red flags.
- Demonstrates experience of leading service improvement projects to completion and working on quality assurance (i.e activities such as protocols/ quality checks/ audit/ IQIPS)
Desirable
- Ability to perform all basic and advanced audiological techniques in paediatric audiology assessment (6 months to 18 years).
- Experience of working with an extended scope of practice alongside ENT. Including recommending patients for MRI/CT scans and/or running 'Audiology First ' joint audiology and ENT clinics
Additional requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work at one of our community spoke sites when required
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness to undertake further training, identification of own development and training needs. Ability to maintain a friendly professional approach and work effectively under pressure. - Excellent customer service skills. - Flexible and adaptable. - Prioritise work. - Work effectively under pressure
Person Specification
Educational Requirements/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or MSc Audiology or BTEC National Certificate MPPM (Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement) and BAAT Parts 1 & 2.
- Certificate to confirm clinical competence as part of their undergraduate or postgraduate studies
- Eligible/registered with HCPC or RCCP.
Desirable
- Postgraduate clinical training awards such as Certificate of Clinical Competence (CAC), Higher Training Scheme (HTS), Scientists Training Program (STP)
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience, Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Demonstrates significant experience post BSc or MSc working as a senior Audiologist.
- External post graduate qualification in vestibular diagnostic testing (i.e. CAC/STP/HTS module) OR at least 2 years working in the field of vestibular testing.
- Experience of working alongside Ear, Nose and Throat and making appropriate onwards referrals. Competent in evaluating complex audiology diagnostics and patient symptoms and recognising red flags.
- Demonstrates experience of leading service improvement projects to completion and working on quality assurance (i.e activities such as protocols/ quality checks/ audit/ IQIPS)
Desirable
- Ability to perform all basic and advanced audiological techniques in paediatric audiology assessment (6 months to 18 years).
- Experience of working with an extended scope of practice alongside ENT. Including recommending patients for MRI/CT scans and/or running 'Audiology First ' joint audiology and ENT clinics
Additional requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work at one of our community spoke sites when required
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness to undertake further training, identification of own development and training needs. Ability to maintain a friendly professional approach and work effectively under pressure. - Excellent customer service skills. - Flexible and adaptable. - Prioritise work. - Work effectively under pressure
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
