Adult Audiology Clinical Lead PS (PDF, 160.6KB)

MAX FORTUNE, INC.; Margate; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Audiologist to lead their Adult Audiology Clinic. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly formed county collaboration, aimed at enhancing audiology services. The ideal candidate will possess a BSc in Audiology and have substantial experience within the NHS. You will work collaboratively with a team of professionals to ensure exceptional patient care and contribute to service improvements. Join a supportive environment where your skills will be valued and your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Registered or in the process of registering with HCPC/AHCS.
• Significant postgraduate experience in audiology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Adult Audiology Team and ensure quality patient care.
• Contribute to service improvement and accreditation processes.

Skills

Audiology

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Patient Management

Education

BSc in Audiology

Postgraduate CPD

Job description

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

About
We provide a full range of acute clinical services from Northampton General Hospital and Danetre Hospital in Daventry. We are a designated cancer centre and have recently invested in a number of additional specialist services, including in-patient renal services and interventional cardiology. All elective inpatients and emergency admissions are screened for MRSA. As part of our work to improve clinical outcomes we are taking part in a national patient safety programme and have invested in systems to capture patients views on the service we provide. Our whole focus is on improving the quality of care given to our patients. We see quality as encompassing the following elements: Clinically effective services, Safe services, The best possible experience for patients. We also believe in involving others in what we do and celebrating success.

Key details
Location:
Site: Northampton General Hospital
Address: Cliftonville
Town: Northampton
Postcode: NN1 5BD
Major / Minor Region: Northamptonshire

Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - work pattern can be discussed at interview)
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum / Pro Rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 7)

Specialty
Main area: Audiologist

Job Overview
Adult Audiology Clinic Lead (Band 7)
Full Time 37.5 hours per week (Work pattern can be discussed at interview)
Permanent Position
Are you an Audiologist who has gained lots of experience in Audiology and are looking to progress and keen to be part of a newly formed County Collaboration of Audiology Services?

We are looking for a bright, committed, and enthusiastic individual to join and Lead the Adult Audiology Team at Northampton General Hospital Trust as part of the wider Collaboration.

You will be working as part of an established team of dedicated Audiologists as well as having the opportunity contribute to the newly formed county collaboration, working closely with other audiology service leads to ultimately gain accreditation and deliver an outstanding service.

To apply for this position, you will need to have a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent). You will have recent audiology experience in the NHS and a desire to drive change and be instrumental in service improvement.

Be registered or in the process of registering with the RCCP/AHCS or HCPC
Be committed to take an active role and contribute in the departments journey to secure IQIPS accreditation.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities
The primary aim of the audiology services to provide a quality assured patient centred care to all patients that use Northampton General Hospital audiology services the main roles and responsibilities of this post will include:

Operational
Clinical
Communication
To act as a key worker for patients such as during the transition from paediatrics to adult clinics.

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. Thats why we talk about Team NGH. Its all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courageous
• Accountable

To apply for this post, scroll down to the bottom of this page and select apply online now. In submitting an application form, you authorise Northampton General Hospital to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to respond to each application individually. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful in this application.

For further information on nursing, apprenticeships, A&E or any other departments please visit our specific website or pages that are indicated on the right hand side of this advert.

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE VACANCIES PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE WHEN WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS

Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Educations, Training And Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Educated to BSc level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
• Registered/in the process of registering to practise as an audiologist/clinical scientist with either health or and care professions council HCPC or the Academy of healthcare sciences AHCS
• Evidence of postgraduate CPD
• Significant postgraduate experience in the relevant clinical area
• Applied theoretical knowledge of the relevant assessment and therapeutic rehabilitative procedures for the management of audiological or vestibular conditions in adults and/or children
• Knowledge of impact of comorbidities such as global delay or neurological conditions in the management of adults and/or children

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate management leadership training or experience as supervisor
• Membership of BAA, BSA

Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria

• Demonstrable experience in the relevant clinical area and evidence of clinical competency with a complex patient caseload
• Specialist knowledge of routine and non-routine diagnostic therapeutic audiological assessment procedures their interpretation and their implication for patient management
• Experience in formulating comprehensive management plans based on case history information and diagnostic test results where management decisions may or may not be straightforward
• Experience of working with hearing impaired patients, parents, carers and associated professionals
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit research and/or presentations at scientific meetings

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of rota management and managing annual leave
• Evidence of financial and stock management

Skills
Essential criteria

• Ability to work in a team and to independently deliver clinical and non-clinical tasks
• Ability to work with a level of autonomy to assess, diagnose, differentially diagnose, and manage patients and their families
• Participation in research and development activities including audit of clinical outcomes as required
• Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied caseload demonstrating good prioritisation and organisational skills
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Ability to monitor outcome using clinical and non-clinical data

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of teaching students and groups of staff
• Experience of working within the designated specialist area e.g., paediatrics/Cochlear Implants/tinnitus

Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Sarah Trkulja
Job title: Head Paediatric Audiologist
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01604 545840
Additional information: Please contact Sarah Trkulja (Monday to Friday 8-4pm) if you would like to arrange an informal visit or have any questions about the role.