Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Senior Assistant Audiologist

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated team member to train and work in our busy department here at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.Based mainly in the department's workshop you will have responsibility for the department's equipment (hardware and software) to maintain the inventory, maintenance required and troubleshooting as issues arise.

You'll need to be very organised and conscientious to maintain and meet our schedule of calibration to ensure equipment is compliant and able to be used.

You should have excellent communication skills, a good basic standard of education and an enthusiasm to learn. You should be driven by helping patients and going the extra mile to meet their needs.

Previous training or experience as an Audiology Assistant or Hearing Care Assistant would be desirable but not essential. Good IT skills and experience of working within a healthcare setting would be an advantage.Full training will be given for the role and support to help the successful post holder pursue opportunities and a career in audiology. We are a very welcoming team looking for an enthusiastic person to join us.The successful post holder will be expected to cover colleagues in times of sickness and annual leave. This post is fixed term for 12 months working 37.5 hours a week Monday- Friday. However, other hours and working patterns would be considered. Occasional Saturday working may be required.

Main duties of the job

To lead the monitoring of the department's equipment and software including inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting. This also includes ensuring all hardware complies with the set schedule for calibration.

To provide, alongside the other Senior Assistant Audiologists, a hearing aid repair service and to undertake repairs at peripheral sites.

To visit the wards to assist in-patients with hearing aid maintenance, repair and replacement of lost hearing aids.

To assist the Audiologists in a range of routine clinical tasks within predefined limits and to departmental guidelines.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

156-5609238

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake clerical and administrative duties within the department.

To recognise problems beyond own area of knowledge/expertise and to refer onwards or seek advice as required.

To undertake telephone follow-up clinics in accordance with the telephone follow-up protocol referring onwards as necessary.

Demonstrate own duties to others and support wider team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake clerical and administrative duties within the department.

To recognise problems beyond own area of knowledge/expertise and to refer onwards or seek advice as required.

To undertake telephone follow-up clinics in accordance with the telephone follow-up protocol referring onwards as necessary.

Demonstrate own duties to others and support wider team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 3 GCSE passes at Grade C or equivalent in Maths, English & Science

Desirable

  • Completion of Audiology Assistant in-house training manual.

Experience

Essential

  • Some previous experience in working with the general public in a face to face capacity and on the telephone.

Desirable

  • Previous experience as an Audiology Assistant
  • Experience or training as an Assistant Audiologist or Hearing Care Assistant

Skills

Essential

  • Good IT and keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working or communicating with the Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 3 GCSE passes at Grade C or equivalent in Maths, English & Science

Desirable

  • Completion of Audiology Assistant in-house training manual.

Experience

Essential

  • Some previous experience in working with the general public in a face to face capacity and on the telephone.

Desirable

  • Previous experience as an Audiology Assistant
  • Experience or training as an Assistant Audiologist or Hearing Care Assistant

Skills

Essential

  • Good IT and keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working or communicating with the Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Audiology Manager

Clare Pitt

clare.pitt1@nhs.net

01872253754

Details

Date posted

08 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

156-5609238

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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