Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Senior Audiologist to join Audiology at ULHT. You will hold a BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) or equivalent qualification and aProfessional registration with HCPC or RCCP/AHCS.
You should have excellent communication skills, be innovative and flexible. You must be a team player with a broad range of experience. This role would provide you with an excellent opportunity to consolidate your knowledge and gain new clinical skills within a supportive, friendly environment.
The post holder will work to provide and perform audiology test procedures efficiently and effectively within current guidelines, adhering to best practice audiology techniques and providing expertise to ensure the appropriate examination of patients.
This role involves working with multidisciplinary teams and liaising with ULHT departments to ensure the Organisations standards are met.
The post holder will work Trust Wide with base agreed on appointment.
Full time and Part time hours considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will;
Work as an independent practitioner providing routine and specialist clinical services to Children and Adults including;
Audiological assessment
Interpretation of results to decide on future management plans
Verifying hearing aid prescriptions using probe tube microphone measurements
Providing detailed advice to service users and colleagues
Supporting other areas which may include audiovestibular testing, tinnitus, adults with learning difficulties, dementia care, hearing therapy, adult rehabilitation
Act as a mentor and/or supervisor for more junior members and trainees within the team
Performing advanced electro-medical and clinical tests.
Advanced auditory assessment; non-organic hearing loss, use of objective measures.
Work with the department to maintain standards and develop the service by;
Assisting the Head of Service/Chief Audiologist to manage changes in practice. Propose changes to working practices or procedures
Ensure departmental guidelines and Trust policies are followed
Assist with and lead audit projects of agreed elements of the service
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining the high standards required by the service and will evidence their continued professional development.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated
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
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within an NHS Audiology service.
- Significant experience managing patients with complex auditory needs.
- Significant experience in diagnostics and rehabilitation.
Desirable
- Experience of Practice Navigator or Auditbase.
- Experience of a wide range of Hearing Aid technology.
- Knowledge of NHS service provision and pathways.
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitudes
Essential
- 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
- To evidence a genuine interest in paediatric 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.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and ?Excellence
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual handling, Fire safety and First Aid.
- British Sign Language.
- Special area of interest within Audiology.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Required to work in other areas of the Trust or Trustwide as and when required to do so.
- To hold a clean, current driving licence
- 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
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within an NHS Audiology service.
- Significant experience managing patients with complex auditory needs.
- Significant experience in diagnostics and rehabilitation.
Desirable
- Experience of Practice Navigator or Auditbase.
- Experience of a wide range of Hearing Aid technology.
- Knowledge of NHS service provision and pathways.
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitudes
Essential
- 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
- To evidence a genuine interest in paediatric 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.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and ?Excellence
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual handling, Fire safety and First Aid.
- British Sign Language.
- Special area of interest within Audiology.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Required to work in other areas of the Trust or Trustwide as and when required to do so.
- To hold a clean, current driving licence
- 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).
