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Job summary

Main area
Audiology
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-W&C-BUR-0865
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen's Hospital Burton
Town
Burton-on-Trent
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/08/2024 23:59
Interview date
21/08/2024

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Advanced Paediatric Audiologist

Band 7

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Band 7 Advanced Paediatric Audiologist / Clinical Scientist (Audiology) to join our dynamic Paediatric Audiology department. This is an advanced role requiring expertise in complex paediatric audiology services. The successful candidate will be expected to work across our two main sites, Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital Burton, as well as other outstations as and when required. Our department is an accredited STP training site and currently hosts STP trainees.

This advanced role requires a dedicated professional with a strong background in paediatric audiology. The candidate should possess excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to continuous professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people through expert audiological care, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will lead in the complex assessment and rehabilitation of children and young people, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plans. They will conduct ABR assessments as a primary duty, ensuring precise evaluation and interpretation of results to guide patient care. As the service is working towards IQIPS accreditation, the post holder will take on a quality lead role, collaborating with other quality leads within the department to maintain and enhance service standards.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Senior Audiology Team, contributing to strategic planning and service development. They will act as deputy for the Head of Department alongside the other advanced audiologists, providing leadership and support as needed. The post holder will provide supervision and training to staff and students, including STP trainees, ensuring they receive the support and guidance needed to develop their skills and knowledge.

Closing date of applications:  8 August 2024

Interview date:  21 August 2024

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MSc in Audiology/Healthcare Science or equivalent level and significant relevant experience including HTS modules
  • Registered as a Clinical Scientist in Audiology with HCPC OR Registered as a Clinical Physiologist with AHCS
Desirable criteria
  • Membership of BAA and/or BSA

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable experience in paediatric audiology and evidence of clinical competency with a complex patent caseload
  • Evidence of recent validation of clinical skills e.g BAA HTS, Scientist Equivalency, ABR peer review, or STP degree
Desirable criteria
  • Participation in research and development activities, including service reviews and audit of clinical outcomes as required
  • Post graduate management/leadership training or experience as a team leader/supervisor

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria
  • Substantial paediatric audiology experience to include pre-school assessment and hearing aid fitting, verification and validation.
Desirable criteria
  • Clinical ABR experience including participation in external peer review

Other

Desirable criteria
  • Car driver with a clean licence

Values and behavours

Essential criteria
  • Must demonstrate Trust values and behaviours of compassion, openness, and excellence (see Trust Values)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tendai Ngwerume
Job title
Head of Paediatric Audiology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 785663
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