Job summary
- Main area
- Audiology
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term or secondment opportunity)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 176-S-6615963
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/09/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Head of Audiology
Band 8a
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month fixed term appointment for a Head of Audiology who will be responsible for providing operational and clinical leadership to our growing department.
This is a senior role providing operational and clinical leadership to the audiology department across all Trust sites. The post holder is accountable for all resources and services provided by Audiology, to include all Adult and Paediatric service provision and operational management of scientific, rehabilitative and support services in line with Divisional, Organisational and National policy. This postholder will work closely with the Divisional Operations Manager to ensure appropriate waiting list management, achievement of national performance targets including screening targets are met, and conduct demand and capacity analysis to ensure adequate provision is in place to deliver a comprehensive audiology service.
Main duties of the job
Clinical – General
As a senior audiologist you will take accountability for the clinical and scientific leadership and decisions within the Audiology Service supported by both the Divisional Operations Manager and Divisional Director of Surgery They will undertake, as required, the full range of advanced adult and paediatric audiological assessments, including advanced audio-vestibular testing. The post holder will take overall responsibility for the Audiology clinical caseload and provide professional, scientific and technical advice on service development and delivery to the division and other agencies as required.
Specific Clinical Duties (NB: the exact clinical duties will depend on the professional area and expertise of the post holder)
· To oversee the full and accurate interpretation of results of all assessments and ensure an efficient reporting service.
· Liaise with a large, specialist multidisciplinary team of professionals within the department and wider service structure to ensure that each patient receives a high quality and well-co-ordinated service
· To maintain a caseload of Adult/Paediatric patients for diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology including hearing aid provision and any other procedures as required.
*Please see job description for a comprehensive list of duties.
Working for our organisation
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical – General
As a senior audiologist you will take accountability for the clinical and scientific leadership and decisions within the Audiology Service supported by both the Divisional Operations Manager and Divisional Director of Surgery They will undertake, as required, the full range of advanced adult and paediatric audiological assessments, including advanced audio-vestibular testing. The post holder will take overall responsibility for the Audiology clinical caseload and provide professional, scientific and technical advice on service development and delivery to the division and other agencies as required.
Specific Clinical Duties (NB: the exact clinical duties will depend on the professional area and expertise of the post holder)
· To oversee the full and accurate interpretation of results of all assessments and ensure an efficient reporting service.
· Liaise with a large, specialist multidisciplinary team of professionals within the department and wider service structure to ensure that each patient receives a high quality and well-co-ordinated service.
· To maintain a caseload of Adult/Paediatric patients for diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology including hearing aid provision and any other procedures as required.
· Analyse test results and other assessment data to determine differential diagnosis, the need for medical opinion and/or to decide on treatment options, to include complex and non-routine cases.
· To independently select and perform appropriate hearing investigations and provide advice, diagnosis and treatment options to patients and GPs, offering referral to other specialities where appropriate. To counsel patients with regard to their hearing difficulties.
· To perform hearing aid assessments involving; evaluating patient’s suitability and motivation for hearing aid rehabilitation, identifying possible difficulties and advising patients on best rehabilitative options; using clinical judgement to produce individual and specialist treatment plans; counselling patients with regards to their difficulties and negotiating specialist treatment packages which may include liaison with other professions e.g. Hearing therapy, Education and social services, and reporting back to referrers as appropriate.
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Person specification
Education/Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic qualification of BSc or Equivalent in Audiology
- MSc in Audiology or Equivalent
Desirable criteria
- RCCP or HCPC(Clinical Scientist) Registration
- BAA accredited certificate to practice
- PhD or Equivalent
- Senior Leadership Qualification
- British Sign Language qualification
Experience, Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in Audiology
- Advanced knowledge of specialist areas within Clinical Audiology Practice
- Significant experience of operational management and development in a large clinical department
- Significant experience in supervising and training
- Evidenced active involvement within the profession of Audiology and within Healthcare Science
- Demonstrable evidence of managing service performance
- The post holder is expected to deal with foul body fluids on a regular basis, such as ear discharge and cerumen, and follow the necessary infection control procedures when exposed
- Excellent manual dexterity and co-ordination to accurately manipulate equipment and small devices to include hearing aids and accessories and insert probe tubes accurately into ear canals
- Able to cope with frequent periods of moderate physical effort whilst working with balance patients and children such as undertaking positional test, rehabilitative manoeuvres and sitting on the floor whilst testing and quickly responding to reactions
Desirable criteria
- Significant leadership experience evidencing specific service development and change
- Experience of managing budgets and financial resources
- Experience in leading research and audit
- Significant experience of presenting at complex scientific data at national level
- Significant experience at a professional level, working for a professional body, national committee or similar
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to include ability to communicate with the hearing impaired and carers in emotional states
- Ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing and emotional circumstances within specialist area. For example, dealing with emotional patients
- Ability to cope with decision making under pressure
- Ability to present complex information to all audiences
- Self-motivated, driven with ability to lead and influence others
- Proven time management & organisational skills
- Excellent written communications skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- To demonstrate excellent negotiation skills across
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of exposure to media communication
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Ability to cope and concentrate on work when the work pattern is unpredictable, such as dealing with interruptions for clinical advice, managerial problems or HR issues
- Able to deliver a broad range of specialised, complex and nonroutine scientific work
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritise workloads
- Ongoing sustained mental effort to ensure the postholder is able to deal with sensitive issues, complex assessments and challenging situations on a regular basis
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Able to cope with frequent and unpredictable interruption from a range of staff to include medics, audiologists, nursing and administrative staff
- Ability to respond to urgent demands, prioritising and delegating as appropriate
- Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied caseload
- Ability to respond to urgent demands, prioritising and delegating as appropriate
- Highly developed leadership skills, to include motivation, delegation and change management
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Danielle Gordon
- Job title
- Divisional Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733 678 536
- Additional information
For an informal chat or visit to the department, please contact [email protected] in the first instance.
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
- Telephone
- 01480 847491
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