Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Head of Audiology Services (Consultant Clinical Scientist) across the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (Northwest London). The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of high quality adult and paediatric audiology services.
They will provide leadership, efficient management, delivery and development of the Audiology Service which comprises of Adult and Paediatric Rehabilitation (including middle ear implants) Diagnostic Audio-Vestibular, Tinnitus, Hearing Therapy and NHSP. You will have a postgraduate (or equivalent) qualification in Audiology and are registered with the HPCP or RCCP. Experience in a leading a team is essential.
The Head of Audiology Services will work with a motivated team who are committed to moving the service forward. There is an ethos of quality, service development and improvement as evidenced in our IQIPS accreditation.
As well as providing clinical expertise in Audiology, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the effective delivery of operational services, ensuring sufficient operational capacity and staff resources are available to meet the service demands. They will need to understand the performance of the service in terms of activity and finance and have responsibility for meeting key performance indicators reporting to the General Manager of Specialist Surgery and being part of the directorate leadership team.
Main duties of the job
- Overall Line Management of all staff
- Operational management including: Service development, complaints; workforce planning, activity, capacity and demand
- Pathway development including audit and protocols
- Quality management: IQIPS, audit
- Working closely with senior management within the Trust
- The effective and efficient use of resources and the management of workload
- Overall responsibility for Teaching and training of staff & students
- Complete appraisals and personal development plans for all direct reports and ensure they are delivered for the all teams in your control
- Clinical work in your specialist area of audiology of either adult or paediatric audiology services
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Audiology or Healthcare Science qualification (Audiology) or equivalent level of knowledge plus further specialist training
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist or professional registration as a Clinical Physiologist in Audiology
- Membership of BAA, BSA (British Society of Audiologists).
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
Desirable
- Teaching qualifications (FETC further education teaching certificate)
- Driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years as an Audiology Service Manager (at least 12 years post qualification). Advanced Specialist knowledge of full range work procedures and practices across a number of areas. Management experience. Attendance of relevant courses and conferences
Desirable
- Experience working in educational environment to MSc Level. Experience of being involved at National Level in education and training of Audiologists
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Management, leadership and organisational skills. Skills for analysing service, client, organisational and staffing issues creating an organisational framework.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders and organisations to achieve appropriate outcomes for the service
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Audiology or Healthcare Science qualification (Audiology) or equivalent level of knowledge plus further specialist training
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist or professional registration as a Clinical Physiologist in Audiology
- Membership of BAA, BSA (British Society of Audiologists).
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
Desirable
- Teaching qualifications (FETC further education teaching certificate)
- Driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years as an Audiology Service Manager (at least 12 years post qualification). Advanced Specialist knowledge of full range work procedures and practices across a number of areas. Management experience. Attendance of relevant courses and conferences
Desirable
- Experience working in educational environment to MSc Level. Experience of being involved at National Level in education and training of Audiologists
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Management, leadership and organisational skills. Skills for analysing service, client, organisational and staffing issues creating an organisational framework.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders and organisations to achieve appropriate outcomes for the service
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).
