Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic audiologist to join our team. Our Audiology department is large and forward thinking. It offers opportunities for development at all levels together with a wide clinical experience.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The successful applicant will be expected to work across both our adult and paediatric audiology services, including one or more complex adult clinic, the exact job role will depend on the experience of the applicant. However, we are particularly interested in candidates with some experience in paediatric assessment and management. Our main base is at Ropewalk House in the city centre and with our other centre being based at Queen's Medical Centre campus, the role will be based across both.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.Detailed job description and person specification
We are a diverse team in Audiology and encourage everyone to suggest and contribute to improvements within the service. We have a strong record of investing in both the professional and clinical development of our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The opportunity would suit a qualified audiologist with experience of a range of adult and paediatric clinics who is looking to expand their role and be involved in service development and leadership. It would also be suited to those just finishing their STP training as there are opportunities to consolidate your practical skills and be involved in research and leadership development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The opportunity would suit a qualified audiologist with experience of a range of adult and paediatric clinics who is looking to expand their role and be involved in service development and leadership. It would also be suited to those just finishing their STP training as there are opportunities to consolidate your practical skills and be involved in research and leadership development.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or equivalent
- Registered with RCCP/HCPC/AHCS
- Evidence of training in specialist area
Desirable
- MSc in Audiology
- STP in Audiology
- Eligible for HTS training (specifies BAA membership)
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience with complex adult patients
- Experience in paediatric audiology
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement
- Experience of training others
Communication & Relationships
Essential
- Evidence of delivering complex findings to patients and carers
- Excellent written communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership experience, e.g. leading a project/audit
- Evidence of presenting to peers/colleagues
Analytical & Judgement skills
Essential
- Involvement in complex clinics and analysis/interpretation of a variety of results
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in quality assurance activities
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or equivalent
- Registered with RCCP/HCPC/AHCS
- Evidence of training in specialist area
Desirable
- MSc in Audiology
- STP in Audiology
- Eligible for HTS training (specifies BAA membership)
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience with complex adult patients
- Experience in paediatric audiology
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement
- Experience of training others
Communication & Relationships
Essential
- Evidence of delivering complex findings to patients and carers
- Excellent written communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership experience, e.g. leading a project/audit
- Evidence of presenting to peers/colleagues
Analytical & Judgement skills
Essential
- Involvement in complex clinics and analysis/interpretation of a variety of results
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in quality assurance activities
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).