Lead Paediatric Audiologist

NHS; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Please note we will consider part time flexible hours for this role

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity to join our welcoming workforce in audiology. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and clinically excellent audiologist or clinical scientist with exceptional leadership qualities who has an interest in leading and shaping paediatric audiology services in the acute setting.

We have a dedicated paediatric team and are looking to recruit a lead clinician to shape and direct the service.

The position will entail leading and strategic development of the paediatric audiology service in the acute setting and working with colleagues in the community paediatric team.

There's never been a better time to become part of the team as there are lots of opportunities to contribute to our ongoing service improvement. If you are a caring individual, enthusiastic and motivated about providing the best care for our patients then this could be an ideal opportunity for you!

Main duties of the job

To oversee and participate in paediatric hearing tests, hearing aid provision, diagnostic tests for babies and shape policy and strategic direction for paediatric services in the department. The post holder is expected to demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and organisation ability. In addition to the clinical aspects, service development will be a core aspect of this position. The successful applicant will be able to develop and ratify standard operating procedures based on modern evidenced based practice. They will be able to show clinical leadership by innovating on clinical procedures in terms of outcome measures, quality assurance practices based on current best practice and national protocols. The successful applicant will have experience undertaking ABR for NHSP and understand national and regional guidelines relating to this. CPD is essential and continual reflective practice is encouraged.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

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Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NCIC Audiology Department, Cumberland Infirmary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Reference number

262-A-24-5940698-B

Job locations

NCIC Audiology Department, Cumberland Infirmary

Person Specification

Education Qualifications and training

• BSc/MSc in Audiology
• Evidence of competence in ABR testing
• Evidence of previous leadership ability including service development
• AHCS/RCCP/HCPC registration
• Registered clinical Scientist (audiology) /Audiological Scientist

Experience

• Proficiency of paediatric hearing aid fittings and assessment.
• Proficiency conducting paediatric ABR and understanding of national guidelines and protocols
• Experience of leading two tester VRA paediatric clinics
• Experience working in the NHS specifically in paediatric clinics
• Experience in a leadership position - writing protocols/Implementing quality assurance
• Experience using Auditbase (patient management system)
• Experience with commissioning and owning clinical audit

Knowledge

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understands issues surrounding hearing impairment and potential impact development, schooling and later attainment in life in a paediatric population.
• Ability to interact with children on paediatric clinics
• Ability to formulate protocols and plans at a departmental level.
• Understanding of safeguarding issues around paediatric work
• Ability to manage patients accordingly with the clinical information available.
• Evidence of independent learning and continued professional development.
• Familiarity with current I.T systems (auditbase)
• Proficiency with office suite such as word/excel/publisher

Skills and Aptitudes

• Excellent written and verbal communication/counselling skills.
• IT Skills.
• Ability to formulate appropriate patient management plans based on good case history information.
• Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to diffuse conflict situations
• Ability to plan/implement service development in line with local and national policies
• Ability to work effectively without supervision
• Use of Audit base patient management systems

Other requirements

• Able to travel independently to outreach clinics.
• Driving licence/ access to own transport

Personal Circumstances

• Excellent attendance record
• Flexible to service needs/changes