Job summary
We are
seeking enthusiastic Specialist Health Care Practitioners (Band 6)
to join our friendly team. We are based at Sunderland Royal Hospital and
provide Audiology services across the local area at a number of sites.
These posts would suit a motivated individual
who works well within a team, but also have the ability to work autonomously.
We
pride ourselves on supporting staff development and where appropriate encourage
access to 3rd party training schemes, in accordance with service
needs. The role may also allow skill development
opportunities in the areas of Paediatrics, Balance and Non-Routine Assessment.
The postholder will contribute to the provision and
development of individual management plans in the adult service.
The role will involve taking a specialist role
in a specific clinical area (such as Tinnitus, Specialist Adult Advanced
Diagnostics or Advanced Adult rehabilitation), as well as responsibility for
some managerial functions within the department.
The postholder will help to provide supervision for
a number of junior staff including Practitioners, Associate Practitioners and
Student Audiologists (STP & PTP).
Candidates will
have excellent communication skills, particularly working with those with
hearing loss and will need to be empathetic, organised and able to work well
under pressure.
Main duties of the job
South Tyneside and Sunderland
Audiology Service provides a district level adult rehabilitation service
covering Sunderland and South Tyneside and a sub-regional level service
(including Tier 3 paediatric assessment & rehabilitation and diagnostic
audiology).
The
department has an excellent national reputation and has contributed to
initiatives and guidelines development in areas including Paediatrics, Learning
Disabilities.
A comprehensive range of services relating to the
assessment and rehabilitation of hearing, balance and Tinnitus problems in both
adults and children are provided.
There are 32 staff in the department, including 22
Healthcare Scientists, up to 3 Trainee Clinical Scientists/Audiologists, 2
Associate Practitioners / Audiology Assistants and 5 Admin & Clerical
Support.
The departments normal working hours are Monday Friday (08.00
18.00), and candidates hours can be flexible to suit the service requirements.
We support working 4 longer days (08.00-18.00, with 30 lunch & 1
early finish 17.30)
The department has accredited supervisors providing
BAA Higher Training across the service.
There are good links with the University of
Sunderland and the department has an active research portfolio.
Contact details for job related candidate queries:
Brian Pinkney
Brian.pinkney@nhs.net
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post involves the provision of an all-age audiology
service across the Trust, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. This
includes the assessment and rehabilitation of a caseload of patients with
hearing and balance difficulties, including some with direct access. Work may
be of a specialised nature requiring advanced skills and a high degree of
responsibility and autonomy (including provision of off-site clinics).
The requirements of the post will also include the
provision of a managerial function within the service, and clinical supervision
of junior and trainee staff.
The post holder will work with the Head of Service and
senior team to ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained
at all times.
Responsible for ensuring timely
& efficient assessment and / or management of patients, as per key result
areas.
Works closely with the Head of Service, senior staff, team
members and administrative/clerical staff within the Audiology department,
along with associated external clinical and non-clinical staff within the
Trust.
Contributes to various
departmental management and service development tasks, with support from senior
staff.
Provides clinical supervision to
junior and trainee staff within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post involves the provision of an all-age audiology
service across the Trust, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. This
includes the assessment and rehabilitation of a caseload of patients with
hearing and balance difficulties, including some with direct access. Work may
be of a specialised nature requiring advanced skills and a high degree of
responsibility and autonomy (including provision of off-site clinics).
The requirements of the post will also include the
provision of a managerial function within the service, and clinical supervision
of junior and trainee staff.
The post holder will work with the Head of Service and
senior team to ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained
at all times.
Responsible for ensuring timely
& efficient assessment and / or management of patients, as per key result
areas.
Works closely with the Head of Service, senior staff, team
members and administrative/clerical staff within the Audiology department,
along with associated external clinical and non-clinical staff within the
Trust.
Contributes to various
departmental management and service development tasks, with support from senior
staff.
Provides clinical supervision to
junior and trainee staff within the department.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified Practitioner knowledge of adult and paediatric diagnostic audiology and aural rehabilitation, aural impression taking, vestibular testing and paediatric testing.
- Good listening and counselling skills.
- IT literate with understanding of Audiology PMS.
- Ability to communicate with patients of all ages, other professionals, and other agencies e.g. Social Services, Education, IT, other Audiological Companies.
- Work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and constantly changing caseload.
- Work effectively without direct supervision
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
- Basic IT Skills
- Practitioner Training Program (PTP) / BSc Physiology (Audiology), including Clinical Log Book, or equivalent.
- Successfully completed competency associated with BSc or Equivalent (e.g. BAA Part 1 & II examination)
- Documented evidence of study at post graduate and/or M-Level or Equivalent
- Must be eligible for RCCP state registration and undertake appropriate CPD activity (for example through participation in an accredited CPD scheme
Desirable
- Mentorship Qualification
- BAA Practical Assessor
- Completed BAA HTS module in appropriate area.
Personal Qualities and Attitude
Essential
- Professional and friendly attitude.
- Able to organise own workload, to work autonomously but also as part of a team.
- Confidence in own ability
- Well organised
- Willing to assume responsibility
- Highly motivated
- Prepared to maintain high standards and work flexibly over hours to meet service and patient needs
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience as an Audiology Practitioner (Band 5).
- Completion or demonstrated aptitude towards completion of HTS in appropriate specialist area.
Physical Skills
Essential
- There is an essential requirement for the post holder to travel to/work at various sites across the Trust (possibly on a daily/short notice basis). Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role
- Occasional requirement for light moving & handling
- Ability to sit at workstations as necessary to perform the post
- Requirement for speed and accuracy, and good keyboard skills
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified Practitioner knowledge of adult and paediatric diagnostic audiology and aural rehabilitation, aural impression taking, vestibular testing and paediatric testing.
- Good listening and counselling skills.
- IT literate with understanding of Audiology PMS.
- Ability to communicate with patients of all ages, other professionals, and other agencies e.g. Social Services, Education, IT, other Audiological Companies.
- Work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and constantly changing caseload.
- Work effectively without direct supervision
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
- Basic IT Skills
- Practitioner Training Program (PTP) / BSc Physiology (Audiology), including Clinical Log Book, or equivalent.
- Successfully completed competency associated with BSc or Equivalent (e.g. BAA Part 1 & II examination)
- Documented evidence of study at post graduate and/or M-Level or Equivalent
- Must be eligible for RCCP state registration and undertake appropriate CPD activity (for example through participation in an accredited CPD scheme
Desirable
- Mentorship Qualification
- BAA Practical Assessor
- Completed BAA HTS module in appropriate area.
Personal Qualities and Attitude
Essential
- Professional and friendly attitude.
- Able to organise own workload, to work autonomously but also as part of a team.
- Confidence in own ability
- Well organised
- Willing to assume responsibility
- Highly motivated
- Prepared to maintain high standards and work flexibly over hours to meet service and patient needs
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience as an Audiology Practitioner (Band 5).
- Completion or demonstrated aptitude towards completion of HTS in appropriate specialist area.
Physical Skills
Essential
- There is an essential requirement for the post holder to travel to/work at various sites across the Trust (possibly on a daily/short notice basis). Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role
- Occasional requirement for light moving & handling
- Ability to sit at workstations as necessary to perform the post
- Requirement for speed and accuracy, and good keyboard 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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