Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic audiologist / clinical scientist with experience of complex Adults and Tinnitus to join our service at an exciting time of change.
Main duties of the job
The role involves being a lead clinician for our some of more complicated adult clinical areas such as complex hearing aids and tinnitus. Clinical duties will depend on the experience of the successful candidate but we would welcome a discussion with opportunities across all parts of the service.
Our Audiology department is mainly based in the city centre in Ropewalk House, with a base at the Queen's Medical campus too. It is a large, diverse department with a strong commitment to training and development for all.
About us
With over 19,000 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will take a leading role in the ongoing management of our complex adult and tinnitus service with a focus on service improvement. As an Advanced Audiologist there will also be line management responsibilities and an expectation of working clinically at a high level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will take a leading role in the ongoing management of our complex adult and tinnitus service with a focus on service improvement. As an Advanced Audiologist there will also be line management responsibilities and an expectation of working clinically at a high level.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or equivalent
- Registered with appropriate regulatory body
- Evidence of working in one or more specialist areas of audiology
Desirable
- MSc in Audiology or equivalent M level credits
- Training qualification
- STP or HTS specialist modules
- Leadership qualification
- STP Train the Trainer certificate
- Good Clinical Practice certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of clinical work across specialties
- Experience of working with complex adult clinical case loads
- Experience of leading service development and audit
Desirable
- Experience of line management
- Experience of developing and implementing research proposals
- Evidence of delivering presentations
Communication
Essential
- Experience of delivering sensitive information to patients
- Evidence of experience in teaching and giving feedback
Desirable
- Practical leadership experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or equivalent
- Registered with appropriate regulatory body
- Evidence of working in one or more specialist areas of audiology
Desirable
- MSc in Audiology or equivalent M level credits
- Training qualification
- STP or HTS specialist modules
- Leadership qualification
- STP Train the Trainer certificate
- Good Clinical Practice certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of clinical work across specialties
- Experience of working with complex adult clinical case loads
- Experience of leading service development and audit
Desirable
- Experience of line management
- Experience of developing and implementing research proposals
- Evidence of delivering presentations
Communication
Essential
- Experience of delivering sensitive information to patients
- Evidence of experience in teaching and giving feedback
Desirable
- Practical leadership experience
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).