Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our large friendly multidisciplinary team in Audiology at Alder Hey.
We are recruiting an Audiometrician who will be responsible for planning and delivering a comprehensive and effective school screening and follow-up service to reception age and year one children from Liverpool, Sefton and West Lancashire.
The successful candidate must be experienced working with children and able to develop a rapport to obtain reliable screening results. The role involves a range of administrative duties, and the post holder must be confident working with computers and able to demonstrate good I.T skills.
Excellent communication and team working are essential attributes for this role.
You will be required to travel around the three specific areas for the post and to any community clinics that are conducting follow up clinics. A driver's licence and independent transport is essential for this post. The post holder will be involved in conducting some of the screening programme in our mobile research unit.
We anticipate considerable interest for this post and therefore encourage early application.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received.
Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed. Please contact Maureen O'Hare Audiology Manager or Jamie Aindow Service Manager to arrange an appointment on 0151252 5943
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have responsibility for a designated caseload of schools. This includes working independently and without supervision in the school setting adhering to local protocols.
The post holder will be involved in conducting some of the screening programme in our mobile research unit. The post holder is expected to manage their own workload, arranging testing in school during term time and catch-up sessions during school holidays.
The post holder will be responsible for completing the administration related to the programme and for providing regular updates and audits to monitor performance.
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be involved in conducting some of the screening programme in our mobile research unit.
The post holder is expected to manage their own workload, arranging testing in school during term time and catch-up sessions during school holidays.
The post holder will be responsible for completing the administration related to the programme and for providing regular updates and audits to monitor performance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be involved in conducting some of the screening programme in our mobile research unit.
The post holder is expected to manage their own workload, arranging testing in school during term time and catch-up sessions during school holidays.
The post holder will be responsible for completing the administration related to the programme and for providing regular updates and audits to monitor performance.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- General education to GSCE level or equivalent
- Completed relevant theoretical and practical work based training or holds NVQ 3 Childcare/Business Admin/NNEB/CACHE diploma in Childcare or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous role as audiometrician
- 5 GSCEs A*-C or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young children/babies
- IT skills-data handling, particularly Microsoft excel and word
Desirable
- Knowledge of Audiology Services
- EDCL qualification
- Experience of working in a clinical environment in the NHS
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Able to relate and interact with children
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records
- Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills. Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Professional
Essential
- Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality
Personal abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation
- Able to follow instruction and work both independently and as part of a team.
Other
Essential
- Current driving licence
- Access to vehicle to use for business purposes.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- General education to GSCE level or equivalent
- Completed relevant theoretical and practical work based training or holds NVQ 3 Childcare/Business Admin/NNEB/CACHE diploma in Childcare or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous role as audiometrician
- 5 GSCEs A*-C or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young children/babies
- IT skills-data handling, particularly Microsoft excel and word
Desirable
- Knowledge of Audiology Services
- EDCL qualification
- Experience of working in a clinical environment in the NHS
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Able to relate and interact with children
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records
- Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills. Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Professional
Essential
- Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality
Personal abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation
- Able to follow instruction and work both independently and as part of a team.
Other
Essential
- Current driving licence
- Access to vehicle to use for business purposes.
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).
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).
