Clinical Scientist/Highly Specialist Audiologist

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a, enthusiastic, motivated, individual to join our Audiology department and lead the Implantable Device Service, which includes the whole range of Bone Conduction Devices as well as Middle Ear Implants

The Service provides a comprehensive range of services relating to the assessment and rehabilitation of hearing and balance problems in both adults and children and has excellent links with the regional Cochlear Implant Service which is also situated on the Bradford Royal Infirmary site and a high performing Newborn Hearing Screening Service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as a clinical specialist and will be responsible for the day to day operational management of the Implantable Device Service including staff.

The department operates extended working hours enabling staff to work a 4 day week.

You should hold an MSc in Audiology or be trained to M level, have appropriate NHS clinical experience consistent with your qualifications, and be registered with HPCP/AHCS/RCCP.

For further details please access the full job description and person specifications available on the NHS Jobs website.

About us

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Date posted

10 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

389-23-5818442

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Ln

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc in Audiology with CAC/HTS, or STP Audiology, or Band 6 and appropriate post graduate training,
  • RCCP/AHCS or HPC Registration

Desirable

  • Mentorship/Supervision qualification
  • Hold a full driving licence and has access to a car
  • Sign Language Skills/Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive clinical experience in Paediatric and Adult Audiology
  • Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team within the NHS

Desirable

  • Leading and developing an area of Audiology
  • Involvement /leadership of audit and research

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work confidently with staff at all levels
  • Ability to deal with competing work pressures and specific deadlines.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc in Audiology with CAC/HTS, or STP Audiology, or Band 6 and appropriate post graduate training,
  • RCCP/AHCS or HPC Registration

Desirable

  • Mentorship/Supervision qualification
  • Hold a full driving licence and has access to a car
  • Sign Language Skills/Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive clinical experience in Paediatric and Adult Audiology
  • Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team within the NHS

Desirable

  • Leading and developing an area of Audiology
  • Involvement /leadership of audit and research

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work confidently with staff at all levels
  • Ability to deal with competing work pressures and specific deadlines.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Ln

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Ln

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Adult Audiology

Anna Skibinska

anna.skibinska@bthft.nhs.uk

Date posted

10 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

389-23-5818442

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Ln

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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