Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Audiologist join our management and leadership team within the therapy and rehabilitation directorate.
The successful applicants will be highly motivated and self-driven with the passion to manage and lead the audiology services department across both Southport District General Hospital and Ormskirk & District General Hospitals.
You will have proven senior leadership experience and expert clinical knowledge. The post holder will be expected to maintain a clinical caseload across sites.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical, professional, and managerial leadership within the service, ensuring that action is taken at all levels to empower clinical staff in providing demonstrably high standards of care in a clean and safe environment.
Has overall accountability within their areas of responsibility for the monitoring, review, improvement and provision of evidence and assurance relating to patient care.
About us
To provide strong clinical leadership skills, with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, work across boundaries, influence, and lead others in practice to deliver clinical outcomes.
The post holder will be 'visible' and recognisable to patients, relatives and staff and act as a 'champion' for quality and equality of standards and patient care within the Trust.
Act as lead clinical professional for the care of patients within their sphere of responsibility.
To be responsible for the implementation, monitoring, training, and audit of all quality standards.
To support service improvements ensuring patient safety and quality of care within these processes.
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.
Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk District General Hospital. This includes adults' and children's accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities. Women's and children's services, including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.
The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man.
The Trust also provides sexual health services for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be supported by the Head of Therapy and Rehabilitation and will have the opportunity to develop and integrate themselves to the broader Medicine and Emergency Care Clinical Business Unit management structure.
The successful candidate will ensure smooth service delivery, delegated budgetary management / embed governance and high-quality service delivery to trust and HCPC standards.
Supporting and developing close working relationships with the staff who currently deliver consistently high standards of assessment and rehabilitation following necessary clinical pathways and professional guidelines.
Key Roles:
- Leadership, professional standards, and accountability
- Governance, patient safety, and quality
- Workforce planning and resource management
- Patient experience, pathways, and outcomes
- Performance and operational oversight
- Staff engagement, health, and wellbeing
- Education, development, and research
- Clinical effectiveness and collaborative working
- Service improvement and transformation
- Finance, budget, and business planning
- Role modelling and visibility
- National voice and ambassadors
- Clinical leadership
Advertising date: 5th May 2023
Closing date: 28th May 2023
Shortlisting date: 30th May 2023
Interview date: W/C 12th June 2023
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applicants is reached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be supported by the Head of Therapy and Rehabilitation and will have the opportunity to develop and integrate themselves to the broader Medicine and Emergency Care Clinical Business Unit management structure.
The successful candidate will ensure smooth service delivery, delegated budgetary management / embed governance and high-quality service delivery to trust and HCPC standards.
Supporting and developing close working relationships with the staff who currently deliver consistently high standards of assessment and rehabilitation following necessary clinical pathways and professional guidelines.
Key Roles:
- Leadership, professional standards, and accountability
- Governance, patient safety, and quality
- Workforce planning and resource management
- Patient experience, pathways, and outcomes
- Performance and operational oversight
- Staff engagement, health, and wellbeing
- Education, development, and research
- Clinical effectiveness and collaborative working
- Service improvement and transformation
- Finance, budget, and business planning
- Role modelling and visibility
- National voice and ambassadors
- Clinical leadership
Advertising date: 5th May 2023
Closing date: 28th May 2023
Shortlisting date: 30th May 2023
Interview date: W/C 12th June 2023
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applicants is reached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Audiology or equivalent
- Professional Registration HCPC/ACHS/RCCP
- BAA Membership
- Recognised leadership or management qualification - Level 7
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience at senior level
- Substantial leadership and management experience
- Demonstrate clear understanding of Health Policy
- Experience in improving patient safety and quality of care
Desirable
- Experience of leading or facilitating service improvement and change management
- Experience in procurement and budget management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to deal effectively with challenging situations and challenging people
- Able to deal with difficult issues sensitively and diplomatically
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Audiology or equivalent
- Professional Registration HCPC/ACHS/RCCP
- BAA Membership
- Recognised leadership or management qualification - Level 7
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience at senior level
- Substantial leadership and management experience
- Demonstrate clear understanding of Health Policy
- Experience in improving patient safety and quality of care
Desirable
- Experience of leading or facilitating service improvement and change management
- Experience in procurement and budget management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to deal effectively with challenging situations and challenging people
- Able to deal with difficult issues sensitively and diplomatically
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).
