Lead Audiological Scientist (Site Lead)

Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Annual leave entitlement

Park & Ride

Staff counselling

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Audiological Scientist (Site Lead) based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn. The role focuses on paediatric audiology, clinical leadership and safeguarding high quality patient care within a busy service.

You will autonomously manage paediatric clinics, line-manage staff up to Band 6, act as clinical lead at the QEH site, and oversee day-to-day operations under NHS leadership, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• BAA approved MSc in Audiology or equivalent.
• STP/BAA approved HTS, CAC or equivalent in paediatric audiology.
• Registered or working towards HCPC registration as clinical scientist or RCCP.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous practice within paediatric audiology clinics.
• Line manage staff Band 6 and below.
• Clinical lead at the QEH audiology site.
• Day to day management of the QEH audiology site under NNUH leadership.

Skills

Paediatric audiology

Clinical leadership

Line management

Auditory rehabilitation

Education

MSc in Audiology (BAA approved)

HCPC registration

Job description

Lead Audiological Scientist (Site Lead) Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust•King’s Lynn, United Kingdom

Job summary

This is a great opportunity for an experienced paediatric audiologist to join our friendly team based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in King's Lynn and enjoy the variety of work that comes from being part of our complex Audiology service. The wider NNUH & QEH team is made up of senior assistant audiologists, associate audiologists, audiologists, Clinical Scientists, hearing therapists and a newborn hearing screening team.

The department offers a complex adult rehabilitative service, tinnitus and hearing therapy services and paediatric assessment and (re)hab service (0-18 years). Domiciliary work is also undertaken.

Our department places an emphasis on quality and raising standards in audiology.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will be a paediatric audiologist who is motivated to deliver a high-quality audiology service to our patients.

• Autonomous practice within paediatric audiology clinics
• Line manage staff Band 6 and below
• Clinical lead at the QEH audiology site
• Day to day management of the QEH audiology site under NNUH leadership

There is a strong culture of auditing our work to ensure best practice, and we would like the successful candidate to be actively involved in this work.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Benefits

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Full-time

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BAA approved MSc in Audiology or equivalent
• STP or BAA approved HTS, CAC or equivalent (in paediatric audiology)
• Registered or to be working towards registration on HCPC register as a clinical scientist or RCCP register
• Extensive clinical experience in some of the following areas; Paediatric Audiology Hearing aid fitting and reassessment Vestibular Assessment Vestibular Rehabilitation BAHA Tinnitus Development work
• Research experience

Attitude and Aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Ability to work effectively and meet deadlines
• IT Skills and experience in database operation, use of spreadsheet

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

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).