Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of
the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of
around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track
record of success.
With a multidisciplinary team of 20 staff, the Trustwide
Audiology Department serves a population of around 550,000 in County Durham and
Darlington.
We provide a comprehensive diagnostic assessment and
rehabilitative service for adults and paediatrics, including ENT support,
Hearing Therapy, Tinnitus management, vestibular assessment and rehabilitation,
BAHA, NHSP diagnostic assessment, paediatric rehabilitation, adult direct
referral clinics, community paediatric assessment clinics etc. We are an AQP site (Any Qualified Provider)
for the Direct Access of Hearing aids service.
An opportunity has arisen for a
suitably qualified individual to join our Audiology service providing a range
of services across County Durham and Darlington. The post has a nominal base at
Darlington Memorial Hospital but the post holder will be expected to cover our
various community and hospital sites.
Consideration will be given to those due to
graduate from the BSc this Summer
Main duties of the job
You
will be fully competent in all aspects of routine audiology assessment and
rehabilitation and will be confident working with patients with complex needs.
You must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have some
experience in training and supervision of junior team members and other staff. Exact
duties will be dependent on experience.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will help develop the Audiology service at County Durham
and Darlington NHs Foundation Trust and work at our outreach clinics for both
the adult and paediatric population. You will undertake a range of diagnostic
testing and testing of middle ear function. You will refer suitable patients
for BAHA and cochlear implants as appropriate.
You will support patients in understanding their
hearing loss, set realistic expectations and develop individual management
plans. Selecting and fitting appropriate hearing aids and reassessing hearing
will form your main duties as well as supporting ENT clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will help develop the Audiology service at County Durham
and Darlington NHs Foundation Trust and work at our outreach clinics for both
the adult and paediatric population. You will undertake a range of diagnostic
testing and testing of middle ear function. You will refer suitable patients
for BAHA and cochlear implants as appropriate.
You will support patients in understanding their
hearing loss, set realistic expectations and develop individual management
plans. Selecting and fitting appropriate hearing aids and reassessing hearing
will form your main duties as well as supporting ENT clinics.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Fully competent in all routine audiological procedures
- Excellent Communication skills (written & verbal)
- First Class patient handling skills
- Good Personnel Handling Skills
- Teaching skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Competency in more complex areas is desirable but not essential
Special Requirements
Essential
- Clear Speech
- Ability to calibrate audiometers off site (stage A)
- Full driving licence and access to own vehicle / ability to travel to different community venues / patient homes with equipment and consumables
Desirable
- Member of British Academy of Audiologist (BAA)
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Audiology (or equivalent)
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent relevant training events/meetings, presentations made etc
Desirable
- Supervisory qualification
- Mentorship award
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience expected for a qualified audiologist
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Fully competent in all routine audiological procedures
- Excellent Communication skills (written & verbal)
- First Class patient handling skills
- Good Personnel Handling Skills
- Teaching skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Competency in more complex areas is desirable but not essential
Special Requirements
Essential
- Clear Speech
- Ability to calibrate audiometers off site (stage A)
- Full driving licence and access to own vehicle / ability to travel to different community venues / patient homes with equipment and consumables
Desirable
- Member of British Academy of Audiologist (BAA)
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Audiology (or equivalent)
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent relevant training events/meetings, presentations made etc
Desirable
- Supervisory qualification
- Mentorship award
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience expected for a qualified audiologist
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.
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.
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
