Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for anenthusiastic, hardworking and committed lead clinician in the adult rehabilitation team at the UHS-West Audiology department.
This is a fixed term post, joining the existing adult rehabilitation leads, to collaboratively develop and deliver our adult rehabilitation services.
Within this role there will be the opportunity to be involved in Tinnitus and /or vestibular audiology.
The successful candidate will be expected to have a high level of clinical expertise and the interpersonal skills, compassion and sensitivity to build positive and trusting relationships with patients, families and carers, and the team.As this is a joint lead role, excellent communication skills are essential.
You will be expected to work closely with the whole team, supporting developments and assisting the Head of Audiology and other team leads in meeting the department goals.
In return, we can offer opportunities for your professional development and a supportive, responsive team to work within.
Main duties of the job
Joint lead clinician for the adult rehabilitation (AR) service in Audiology UHS-West, providing specialist advice for the assessment and rehabilitation of patients having audiovestibular impairment.
Responsible for working with the other AR lead to give clinical direction to the service, within the boundaries set by the Head of Audiology.
To monitor the AR service budget to ensure that income and expenditure balance and that procurement lies within fiscal boundaries.
To line manage lower grade staff, carrying out regular appraisals and supporting their development and training.
To continually monitor clinical pathways to ensure lean working with efficient use of resources.
To monitor the DM01/RTT position of the AR service and ensure that the Head of Audiology is kept aware of potential threats, together with suggestions for remedial actions when needed.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide, and receive, specialist, complex, information around auditory status effectively, especially when barriers to understanding are present. Information needs to be disseminated in an effective way, to patients, colleagues and other professionals alike, cascading accurate information.
- To provide complex analytical and judgement skills and to have specialist knowledge for supporting adults with severe-to-profound hearing losses, adults with intellectual disabilities, and understand the legal frameworks regarding adult safeguarding and the rights of adults living with dementia and/or intellectual disabilities.
- To provide effective clinical supervision, training and support to others within the team including line management of junior staff/students and appraisals.
- Possesses an excellent working knowledge of hearing aids, and other assistive listening devices offering appropriate rehabilitation.
- Responsible for working collaboratively with other team members, giving clinical direction to the Adult (and or tinnitus/balance) service. Being competent to assess and deliver rehabilitation to either tinnitus or balance patients.
- Ensures a welcoming, calm and professional environment for all those interacting with the Audiology department.
- Triaging of referral letters into appropriate clinics for the administration team to be able to schedule appointments correctly- monitoring activity and waiting lists of the service to enable appropriate time tabling.
- Implements policies and proposes changes appropriate to the service and participates in service development and auditing.
- Ensures effective stock control and efficient practice.
- Maintains own personal development and training requirements (for registration), and records this effectively. Actively contributes in research and development activities for the department- leading these changes/audits.
- Uses all software and IT systems effectively and assists others to do so
- To be involved in calibration checks on equipment and be involved in troubleshooting to allow safe practice to continue.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide, and receive, specialist, complex, information around auditory status effectively, especially when barriers to understanding are present. Information needs to be disseminated in an effective way, to patients, colleagues and other professionals alike, cascading accurate information.
- To provide complex analytical and judgement skills and to have specialist knowledge for supporting adults with severe-to-profound hearing losses, adults with intellectual disabilities, and understand the legal frameworks regarding adult safeguarding and the rights of adults living with dementia and/or intellectual disabilities.
- To provide effective clinical supervision, training and support to others within the team including line management of junior staff/students and appraisals.
- Possesses an excellent working knowledge of hearing aids, and other assistive listening devices offering appropriate rehabilitation.
- Responsible for working collaboratively with other team members, giving clinical direction to the Adult (and or tinnitus/balance) service. Being competent to assess and deliver rehabilitation to either tinnitus or balance patients.
- Ensures a welcoming, calm and professional environment for all those interacting with the Audiology department.
- Triaging of referral letters into appropriate clinics for the administration team to be able to schedule appointments correctly- monitoring activity and waiting lists of the service to enable appropriate time tabling.
- Implements policies and proposes changes appropriate to the service and participates in service development and auditing.
- Ensures effective stock control and efficient practice.
- Maintains own personal development and training requirements (for registration), and records this effectively. Actively contributes in research and development activities for the department- leading these changes/audits.
- Uses all software and IT systems effectively and assists others to do so
- To be involved in calibration checks on equipment and be involved in troubleshooting to allow safe practice to continue.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of studying to a higher level in Audiology (MSc or equivalent experience)
- Training in vesitbular or tinnitus specialisms
Desirable
- BSL course
- Advanced courses within Audiology
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' experience in adult rehabilitation post qualification
Desirable
- Experience of managing part of a service
- Experience directly supervising a junior staff member or student
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to make complex judgements to advise patients between different intervention, (re)habilitation and/or communication options within the context of D/deaf culture
Desirable
- Knowledge of Auditbase
- Knowledge of Aurical Software
- Knowledge of Otometrics equipment
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of studying to a higher level in Audiology (MSc or equivalent experience)
- Training in vesitbular or tinnitus specialisms
Desirable
- BSL course
- Advanced courses within Audiology
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' experience in adult rehabilitation post qualification
Desirable
- Experience of managing part of a service
- Experience directly supervising a junior staff member or student
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to make complex judgements to advise patients between different intervention, (re)habilitation and/or communication options within the context of D/deaf culture
Desirable
- Knowledge of Auditbase
- Knowledge of Aurical Software
- Knowledge of Otometrics equipment
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
