Job summary
West of England Hearing Implant Programme
Clinical Scientist /Specialist Hearing Implant Audiologist Band 7
Fixed Term, part-time post (22.5 hours)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Clinical Scientist /Audiologist to provide specialist audiological skills within the Hearing Implant Multi-Disciplinary Team. The post holder will assess and manage predominately adults with a hearing loss from referral to post implant programming, maintenance and rehabilitation for all Hearing Implants including Cochlear Implants, BAHA and Middle Ear Implants.
The post holder will be based at St Michael's Hospital, Bristol but as a regional service outreach clinics are held across the South West.
Experience of different hearing implant devices is desirable.
Main duties of the job
- To be part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals based at St Michael's Hospital, Bristol providing high quality scientific and technical audiological input to the regional specialist West of England Hearing Implant Programme (WEHIP).
- Provide a comprehensive audiological assessment and ongoing management of adult hearing implant patients.
- To be involved in all aspects of the patient pathway from referral to post-implant programming, maintenance and rehabilitation for all Hearing Implants including Cochlear Implants, BAHA & Middle ear Implants.
- To work collaboratively with SLTs & team psychologist, in assessment, joint report writing, reviews and joint goal setting.
- Communicate effectively with patients with significant hearing loss.
- To consult with patients and their families/carers with empathy and understanding using excellent communication skills.
- Provide advice and support to patients and families on the maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment.
- Use advanced knowledge and experience of audiology to carry out comprehensive audiological assessment of referrals including patients with additional multiple disabilities and / or complex needs.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MSc in Audiology or equivalent qualification to MSc level with a BSc in audiology or equivalent qualification
- Registered with the HCPC or RCCP
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Highly specialised knowledge of audiology acquired through a combination of experience and post-graduate/post-registration training such as that obtained through a master's degree, equivalent experience/qualification, significant formal training or research in paediatric and adult audiology
- Knowledge of data protection act and patient confidentiality
- Experience of assessing and treating adults with severe-profound learning losses and experience with complex social, behavioural or medical needs
- Hearing Implant experience
Desirable
- Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in assessment, joint report writing, reviews and joint goal setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Experience with audiology Patient Management System and Database systems such as Auditbase
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in using routine NHS hearing aid fitting software and Implant software and associated medical devices
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work well under pressure and prioritise workload. Able to react to issues that arise at short notice efficiently and calmly, using own initiative and judgment as necessary
- The post holder should be have excellent communication skills & be able to communicate complex information in a sensitive, empathic and professional manner
Desirable
- The post holder should be an autonomous, self-directed and capable of completing the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description
- Exhibit good judgement and excellent decision making
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MSc in Audiology or equivalent qualification to MSc level with a BSc in audiology or equivalent qualification
- Registered with the HCPC or RCCP
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Highly specialised knowledge of audiology acquired through a combination of experience and post-graduate/post-registration training such as that obtained through a master's degree, equivalent experience/qualification, significant formal training or research in paediatric and adult audiology
- Knowledge of data protection act and patient confidentiality
- Experience of assessing and treating adults with severe-profound learning losses and experience with complex social, behavioural or medical needs
- Hearing Implant experience
Desirable
- Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in assessment, joint report writing, reviews and joint goal setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Experience with audiology Patient Management System and Database systems such as Auditbase
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in using routine NHS hearing aid fitting software and Implant software and associated medical devices
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work well under pressure and prioritise workload. Able to react to issues that arise at short notice efficiently and calmly, using own initiative and judgment as necessary
- The post holder should be have excellent communication skills & be able to communicate complex information in a sensitive, empathic and professional manner
Desirable
- The post holder should be an autonomous, self-directed and capable of completing the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description
- Exhibit good judgement and excellent decision making
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
WEHIP, St Michael's Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
