Job summary
Paediatric Hearing Rehabilitationist (Speech and Language Therapist/QTOD/Educational Audiologist)
We are looking to recruit a new member of staff to join our enthusiastic and developing paediatric team. This post provides an exciting opportunity for QTOD's, Educational Audiologist's or Speech and Language Therapists to extend and consolidate their professional experience of working with infants and young people with conductive and severe to profound sensorineural hearing losses. The Emmeline Centre helps assess and monitor individuals that require support in using BCHD or implantable (e.g. cochlear/ middle ear) hearing devices. This post will involve both in clinic and outreach working whilst aiming to fully utilise remote appointments where possible. If you are interested to find out more about the post or have any questions regarding the role then please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
You will be either a ToD/SALT or Educational Audologist and will join a highly specialist hearing rehabilitation service as part of the regional Hearing Implant programme based at Addenbrooke's Hospital. The caseload involves supporting patients with cochlear implants and hearing implantable devices such as bone conduction hearing devices and middle ear implants. You will be responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating patient care and offering training to other staff and students. They will be expected to contribute to maintaining and developing pathways of care, and participate in research and audit.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th December 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 8th January 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th December 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 8th January 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised qualification in speech and language therapy / pathology [or its overseas equivalents]
- A recognised qualification in hearing therapy (HT) OR A recognised qualification as a teacher of the deaf (ii)Professional registration Current full practising registration of the appropriate professional regulatory body/bodies without unspent sanctions/ warnings
- Current full practising registration of the appropriate professional regulatory body/bodies without unspent sanctions/ warnings
Desirable
- Research degree or equivalent
- Training in hearing implants
- Auditory- Verbal qualification OR Advanced specialist certificate in working with deaf people
- Basic British Sign language (BSL)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children with hearing implants in a range of settings
- Experience of implementing service development initiatives
- Experience of managing a complex caseload independently
Desirable
- Experience of conducting research and/or evaluation studies
- Experience of giving presentations at national or international level
- Experience of supervising clinical students or assistants .
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of cochlear implants
- Understanding of issues within the Deaf community
- Knowledge of the range of communication options available for children with a hearing loss
Desirable
- Knowledge of hearing implants other than cochlear implants
- Knowledge of alternative assistive equipment for use by deaf people/ individuals with a hearing loss.
- Knowledge of educational, statutory and voluntary agencies involved in services for the deaf /those with a hearing loss
Skills
Essential
- Able to prepare and deliver a rehabilitation programme to children with severe to profound hearing loss
- Advanced communication skills with patients with complex needs and their carers/families.
- Able to use Microsoft office and computer applications
Desirable
- Counselling skills for patients/families dealing with the emotional impact of acquired or congenital deafness;
- Problem solving and negotiation skills
- Strong verbal and written presentation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised qualification in speech and language therapy / pathology [or its overseas equivalents]
- A recognised qualification in hearing therapy (HT) OR A recognised qualification as a teacher of the deaf (ii)Professional registration Current full practising registration of the appropriate professional regulatory body/bodies without unspent sanctions/ warnings
- Current full practising registration of the appropriate professional regulatory body/bodies without unspent sanctions/ warnings
Desirable
- Research degree or equivalent
- Training in hearing implants
- Auditory- Verbal qualification OR Advanced specialist certificate in working with deaf people
- Basic British Sign language (BSL)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children with hearing implants in a range of settings
- Experience of implementing service development initiatives
- Experience of managing a complex caseload independently
Desirable
- Experience of conducting research and/or evaluation studies
- Experience of giving presentations at national or international level
- Experience of supervising clinical students or assistants .
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of cochlear implants
- Understanding of issues within the Deaf community
- Knowledge of the range of communication options available for children with a hearing loss
Desirable
- Knowledge of hearing implants other than cochlear implants
- Knowledge of alternative assistive equipment for use by deaf people/ individuals with a hearing loss.
- Knowledge of educational, statutory and voluntary agencies involved in services for the deaf /those with a hearing loss
Skills
Essential
- Able to prepare and deliver a rehabilitation programme to children with severe to profound hearing loss
- Advanced communication skills with patients with complex needs and their carers/families.
- Able to use Microsoft office and computer applications
Desirable
- Counselling skills for patients/families dealing with the emotional impact of acquired or congenital deafness;
- Problem solving and negotiation skills
- Strong verbal and written presentation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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).