Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the senior team
in the Audiology department at STSFT, as Head of Paediatric Audiology.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and
experienced Clinical Scientist with exceptional leadership qualities, who has
an interest in leading and shaping paediatric audiology services.
You will be expected to lead the delivery of a high-quality,
evidence-based, patient-centred assessment and (re)habilitation service for our
population of babies, children and young people, as well as positively
developing your teams and service area.
As well as leading the paediatric service within the
Audiology department, you will be Team Leader for the Sunderland, South
Tyneside and Gateshead Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, supporting the
strategic development of this service, whilst providing clinical quality
assurance in collaboration with the Local Manager.
You must be able to demonstrate excellent team working, as
well as a high standard of clinical and communication skills. You will need to
be able to develop good working relationships at all levels and liaise
effectively with a wide range of clinicians and managers as well as patients
and families.
Contact details for job related candidate queries:
Lynzee McShea -lynzee.mcshea@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
South Tyneside & Sunderland Audiology Service provides a district level
adult rehabilitation service and a sub-regional level service (including Tier 3
paediatric assessment & rehabilitation and diagnostic audiology).
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.
Main duties of the role:
1. Responsibility for a comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation
service for neonates and children including complex cases, requiring highly
specialist skills and knowledge, working at an advanced senior level.
2. To act as an expert resource for staff, families and children
including those with special needs and complex requirements.
3. Responsibility for clinical leadership, strategic planning and
operational delivery of the Paediatric Audiology service.
4. Fulfil the role of NHSP Team Leader, for Sunderland, South Tyneside
and Gateshead.
5. Identify service pressures, using own judgement to deal with a range
of routine and urgent situations and developments. This will require the
planning, formulation, monitoring and review of action plans, policies and
strategies.
6. To collaborate with the Head of Service in a programme of continuous improvement
and development, resolving issues relating to staff performance, achievement of
targets and capacity.
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
Work autonomously to provide highly specialised assessment and rehabilitation
within the Paediatric Audiology service.
Contribute scientific expertise and specialist advice to consultant medical staff and
other professional staff related to Paediatric Audiology.
Take responsibility for ensuring the training, competency and supervision of more
junior colleagues and trainees, and assist in the line management of staff working
within Paediatric Audiology.
Carry out research and development in Paediatric Audiology, including identifying,
initiating and managing certain aspects.
Contribute to equipment management and procurement of Paediatric Audiology
equipment.
Contribute to the financial management of the Paediatric Audiology service.
Provide statistical information on waiting lists and demand to support the Head of
Audiology in maintaining referral-to-treatment targets.
Represent STSFT by participating in national strategic groups and projects related
to Paediatric Audiology and ensure that STSFT is providing a modern and
progressive paediatric Audiology service.
Fulfil the role of Team Leader for the Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead
Newborn Hearing Screening Programme.
Provide strategic leadership for the Programme, including direct line management
of the NHSP Local Manager.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work autonomously to provide highly specialised assessment and rehabilitation
within the Paediatric Audiology service.
Contribute scientific expertise and specialist advice to consultant medical staff and
other professional staff related to Paediatric Audiology.
Take responsibility for ensuring the training, competency and supervision of more
junior colleagues and trainees, and assist in the line management of staff working
within Paediatric Audiology.
Carry out research and development in Paediatric Audiology, including identifying,
initiating and managing certain aspects.
Contribute to equipment management and procurement of Paediatric Audiology
equipment.
Contribute to the financial management of the Paediatric Audiology service.
Provide statistical information on waiting lists and demand to support the Head of
Audiology in maintaining referral-to-treatment targets.
Represent STSFT by participating in national strategic groups and projects related
to Paediatric Audiology and ensure that STSFT is providing a modern and
progressive paediatric Audiology service.
Fulfil the role of Team Leader for the Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead
Newborn Hearing Screening Programme.
Provide strategic leadership for the Programme, including direct line management
of the NHSP Local Manager.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in an appropriate scientific subject.
- An MSc in Clinical Audiology or equivalent.
- Certificate of Audiological Competence / Higher Training Scheme (or equivalent).
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist and compliance with an appropriate CPD scheme.
- ILM management / leadership qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience of assessment / examining at a national level.
- Evidence of study at doctoral level (or equivalent).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessment / examining at a national level
- Skill and experience in research and development.
- Skill and experience in communicating with patients and their relatives who may be distressed, including the ability to explain technical procedures in simple terms.
- Experience of previous clinical leadership / line management.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of hearing assessment and management for children and neonates.
- In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of developments in the field of Paediatric Audiology (including international developments).
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to Paediatric Audiology.
- Counselling skills.
- Good report writing and presentation skills the post holder must produce clear and concise reports, and scientific papers.
- Teaching and training skills.
- Skill and experience in research and development.
- Demonstrable HR and IT skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel between hospital sites using own transport, as required.
- Moving and Handling skills with neonates and children
- Ability to conduct audiological measurements of all types related to the job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in an appropriate scientific subject.
- An MSc in Clinical Audiology or equivalent.
- Certificate of Audiological Competence / Higher Training Scheme (or equivalent).
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist and compliance with an appropriate CPD scheme.
- ILM management / leadership qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience of assessment / examining at a national level.
- Evidence of study at doctoral level (or equivalent).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessment / examining at a national level
- Skill and experience in research and development.
- Skill and experience in communicating with patients and their relatives who may be distressed, including the ability to explain technical procedures in simple terms.
- Experience of previous clinical leadership / line management.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of hearing assessment and management for children and neonates.
- In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of developments in the field of Paediatric Audiology (including international developments).
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to Paediatric Audiology.
- Counselling skills.
- Good report writing and presentation skills the post holder must produce clear and concise reports, and scientific papers.
- Teaching and training skills.
- Skill and experience in research and development.
- Demonstrable HR and IT skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel between hospital sites using own transport, as required.
- Moving and Handling skills with neonates and children
- Ability to conduct audiological measurements of all types related to the job role.
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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