Specialist Audiologist (Paediatrics)

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This role is based at Harrogate Hospital under a service level agreement with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an ideal post for an Audiologist/Clinical Scientist who would like to develop their paediatric Audiology skills.

This role includes undertaking developmentally appropriate audiological assessments in children of all ages, including those considered non-routine. The role includes the hearing aid fitting and evaluation of hearing aids of children of all ages and paediatric assessments on ENT.

You will be an Audiologist with a BSc or MSc in Audiology, must be registered with the AHCS/RCCP or HCPC, and show evidence of practising in an NHS audiology clinic.

The post holder may at times be required to travel to York for training and further development. You will also work with the paediatric audiology team leaders to develop the service further.

Main duties of the job

To develop and maintain personal skills and knowledge within the Audiological field, maintaining up to date knowledge of procedural and professional developments and disseminating this information to the rest of the Audiological Team as required
To instruct and train other members of staff and locums as required
To assess patient need for hearing aids and select the most appropriate model in line with departmental protocols.
To liaise with and refer to medical auditory implant, hearing therapy and local support services as necessary.
To provide a comprehensive range of NHS digital hearing aids to patients based on this information
To assess the benefit derived from hearing aids using subjective and objective measures, including informal methods, appropriate questionnaires and insertion gain measurements.
To liaise with staff involved in the assessment and rehabilitation process including Audiological and Medical staff and local support services to ensure the effectiveness of routine services
To perform visual reinforcement audiometry, play audiometry and pure tone audiometry

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

15 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-5865635-PA-S

Job locations

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work as part of a team
Good organisational skills

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

A minimum of three years at Band 5 with adult and paediatric experience
Evidence of practising in an NHS audiology clinic
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Experience of supervising and training students

Trust Values

Essential

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: openness, kindness, excellence.

Education

Essential

BAAT Part I or II or BSc in Audiology
Registered with the AHCS/RCCP or HCPC

Desirable

MSc in Audiology

Person Specification

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work as part of a team
Good organisational skills

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

A minimum of three years at Band 5 with adult and paediatric experience
Evidence of practising in an NHS audiology clinic
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Experience of supervising and training students

Trust Values

Essential

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: openness, kindness, excellence.

Education

Essential

BAAT Part I or II or BSc in Audiology
Registered with the AHCS/RCCP or HCPC

Desirable

MSc in Audiology

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.