Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Audiologist to join our Rochdale Community Audiology team. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and caring person to complement our existing audiology team.
The Rochdale Audiology Service is friendly, forward thinking and experienced with a good skill mix. It is an innovative and dynamic service that provides treatment and advice to adults and children with hearing and balance problems.
You will provide audiological assessment, management and support to patients presenting with less complex hearing impairment and disorders in line with service requirements across the Rochdale Audiology community clinic footprint. To meet service needs, there may be a requirement to work on a adhoc basis into our other clinic sites in Oldham and Bury. There may also be a requirement to work in local schools to deliver the school hearing screening programme.
Key Requirements of the Person Specification: o BSc / MSc in Audiology or the equivalent professional qualification (ONC BTEC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements with a Professional Qualification in Audiology (BAAT Part I and II). o RCCP/AHCSor HCPCregistration
Hours of work: The service operates over the core hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
You will work in a range of community settings performing routine and predictable Audiology tasks. You will undertake diagnostic investigations of hearing for both adults and children, where highly accurate results are vital. You will work with patients to fit and verify hearing aid prescription, formulate individualised treatment plans and provide ongoing care, advice and support.
The Audiologist will assess, undertake audiological testing and determine an individual treatment/management plan for routine patients.The Audiologist will select, fit hearing aids where appropriate and rehabilitate routine adult patients using the community boroughs computer management system.The Audiologist will have knowledge in Audiology to assesspatients directly referred from their GP and seek advice or refer patients tosee a Senior Audiologist, Advanced Practitioner or Consultant using national and local guidelines.The Audiologist will interpret diagnostic tests and explain the results of these tests to patients, relatives and carers in an appropriate and empathetic manner, being sensitive to the complex communication difficulties of patients who are deaf or hard of hearing.The Audiologist will record audiological investigations and treatment plans on the community boroughs computer management system and formulate reports to other health professionals and key stakeholders where appropriate.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or equivalent
Registration
Essential
- RCCP/AHCS or HCPC oBAA membership
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completed appropriate record of clinical competence, or demonstrate appropriate experience
- Has experience of working in an NHS Audiology Department.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to perform a range of Audiological tests and to develop an individual care plan
- Ability to contribute to service quality improvement
- Knowledge and understanding of professional guidelines.
Desirable
- Awareness of clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or equivalent
Registration
Essential
- RCCP/AHCS or HCPC oBAA membership
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completed appropriate record of clinical competence, or demonstrate appropriate experience
- Has experience of working in an NHS Audiology Department.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to perform a range of Audiological tests and to develop an individual care plan
- Ability to contribute to service quality improvement
- Knowledge and understanding of professional guidelines.
Desirable
- Awareness of clinical governance
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).