Job summary
The Audiology service at ULHT delivers high levels of diagnostic and rehabilitative care to patients across Lincolnshire. We provide a wide range of services including hearing assessments, balance and tinnitus assessments and a full paediatric service.
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Chief Audiologist to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Audiology Team based at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. You should have excellent communication skills, be innovative and flexible. You must be a team player with a broad range of experience within Audiology. This is an ideal post for an experienced Audiologist/Clinical Scientist who would like to further develop their leadership, management and advanced clinical skills.
You should hold a BSc or MSc in Audiology or equivalent qualifications and be registered with HPCP or RCCP. You should have a proven record of diagnostic testing and rehabilitation, have a genuine interest in a specialist area of Audiology and management experience.
You will be required to support other areas of Audiology provision as and when the service requires. Excellent interpersonal skills are a prerequisite, you will be expected to manage your time and prioritise demands, whilst working with a wide range of professionals to provide a single Trustwide service.
This is a Trust wide post based at Pilgrim Hospital Boston. The successful applicant will be expected to work across all Trust sites.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties include;
Providing diagnostic service to patients
Clinical supervision of trainees and apprentices
Line management of staff in line with Trust policies.
Participate, encourage and enact service developments
Represent Audiology at Trust, Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings, Regional and National meetings and at training events.
About us
What's the hospital like?
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city, and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. This district general hospital serves the city of Lincoln and the North Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides a number of services, including an outpatient department, diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as a surgical ward.
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. So, what are you waiting for?!
One Trust, Endless opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) or equivalent.
- Professional registration with HCPC or RCCP/AHCS.
Desirable
- Evidence of further training in a specialist area of Audiology.
- Clinical MSc in Audiology related subject
- Membership with professional bodies
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within an NHS Audiology service.
- Significant experience managing patients with complex auditory needs.
- Significant experience in a specialist area of Audiology- diagnostics and rehabilitation.
- At least 3 years' experience in a Band 6 Post.
- Previous management experience
- Significant and recent experience in objective testing of complex and non-complex children and adults with hearing loss (including profound), associated communication difficulties and obscure auditory processing disorders
Desirable
- Experience of Practice Navigator or Auditbase.
- Experience of a wide range of Hearing Aid technology.
- Knowledge of NHS service provision and pathways.
Kowledge Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of an ability to interpret and explain contemporary research to lay and professional audiences.
- To evidence a genuine interest in a specialist area of audiology
- Experience of joint working with colleagues for other agencies eg education and social care.
- Detailed knowledge and significant recent practical experience of hearing and verification methods, such as real ear measures, questionnaire assessment and speech testing.
- Knowledge of management skills and techniques.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and values.
- Knowledge of Trust Human Resource policies and procedures
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework:
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual handling, Fire safety and First Aid.
- British Sign Language
- Maintains a detailed CPD log.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Required to work in other areas of the Trust or Trustwide as and when required to do so.
- Self-motivated.
Desirable
- Awareness of the IQIPs process
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) or equivalent.
- Professional registration with HCPC or RCCP/AHCS.
Desirable
- Evidence of further training in a specialist area of Audiology.
- Clinical MSc in Audiology related subject
- Membership with professional bodies
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within an NHS Audiology service.
- Significant experience managing patients with complex auditory needs.
- Significant experience in a specialist area of Audiology- diagnostics and rehabilitation.
- At least 3 years' experience in a Band 6 Post.
- Previous management experience
- Significant and recent experience in objective testing of complex and non-complex children and adults with hearing loss (including profound), associated communication difficulties and obscure auditory processing disorders
Desirable
- Experience of Practice Navigator or Auditbase.
- Experience of a wide range of Hearing Aid technology.
- Knowledge of NHS service provision and pathways.
Kowledge Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of an ability to interpret and explain contemporary research to lay and professional audiences.
- To evidence a genuine interest in a specialist area of audiology
- Experience of joint working with colleagues for other agencies eg education and social care.
- Detailed knowledge and significant recent practical experience of hearing and verification methods, such as real ear measures, questionnaire assessment and speech testing.
- Knowledge of management skills and techniques.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and values.
- Knowledge of Trust Human Resource policies and procedures
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework:
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual handling, Fire safety and First Aid.
- British Sign Language
- Maintains a detailed CPD log.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Required to work in other areas of the Trust or Trustwide as and when required to do so.
- Self-motivated.
Desirable
- Awareness of the IQIPs process
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).
