Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic Senior Specialist Audiologist or Clinical Scientist looking to join our team. We are a community-based department that supports the whole of Dorset. We have two main hubs in Bournemouth and in Weymouth and hold clinics at other outstations across the county. This role would predominantly be based at our Bournemouth site.
Working as part of the Senior Adult Audiology Team within the Dorset Audiology Department, managing change, and supporting service development. Clinical responsibilities include running complex adult hearing pathways and undertaking vestibular diagnostic testing as part of the Balance Team. Running Audiology Led ENT Clinics as part of clinical and managerial responsibilities. This would include onwards referral for imaging.
We would welcome those with vestibular training with managerial experience being desirable. We would support you to develop your managerial skills as part of a growing service actively working towards UKAS IQIPS accreditation. This is a full-time position however we would encourage part time applications who can work a minimum three-day working week.
For further details please contact:
alan.bryant1@nhs.net 01202 443847- Adult Clinical Lead
l.nind@nhs.net on 01202 443846- Lisa Nind, Paediatric Clinical Lead
If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please emaildhc.careers@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
You will be enthusiastic about service improvement and quality assurance, well-motivated and flexible and will provide a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation service for our adult and paediatric patients. Good communication and project management skills are essential, together with the skills to provide excellent patient care and make clinical decisions, BSc Hons Audiology / MSc with CCC in Audiology, or equivalent qualifications required. Higher training such as CAC /STP/ or HTS would be desirable, especially in vestibular diagnostic testing. The candidate would need experience of running autonomous vestibular assessment clinics.
You will work as part of the Senior Adult Audiology Team within the Dorset Audiology Department, managing change, and supporting service development. Clinical responsibilities will include running complex adult hearing pathways and undertaking vestibular diagnostic testing as part of the Balance Team. You will also run Audiology Led ENT Clinics as part of their clinical and managerial responsibilities. This would include onwards referral for imaging.
You will be required to work at our outstations at times and therefore a car driver with a full current driving license would be beneficial.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of theirlives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a widerange of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or verygood experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urbanlocations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testamentto our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe inequal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, whereeveryone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be thebest version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, andteach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
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Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash! Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Recommend a friend
Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash! Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
Person Specification
Educational Requirements/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or MSc Audiology or BTEC National Certificate MPPM (Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement) and BAAT Parts 1 & 2.
- Certificate to confirm clinical competence as part of their undergraduate or postgraduate studies
- Eligible/registered with HCPC or RCCP.
Desirable
- Postgraduate clinical training awards such as Certificate of Clinical Competence (CAC), Higher Training Scheme (HTS), Scientists Training Program (STP)
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience, Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Demonstrates significant experience post BSc or MSc working as a senior Audiologist.
- External post graduate qualification in vestibular diagnostic testing (i.e. CAC/STP/HTS module) OR at least 2 years working in the field of vestibular testing.
- Experience of working alongside Ear, Nose and Throat and making appropriate onwards referrals. Competent in evaluating complex audiology diagnostics and patient symptoms and recognising red flags.
- Demonstrates experience of leading service improvement projects to completion and working on quality assurance (i.e activities such as protocols/ quality checks/ audit/ IQIPS)
Desirable
- Ability to perform all basic and advanced audiological techniques in paediatric audiology assessment (6 months to 18 years).
- Experience of working with an extended scope of practice alongside ENT. Including recommending patients for MRI/CT scans and/or running 'Audiology First ' joint audiology and ENT clinics
Additional requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work at one of our community spoke sites when required
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness to undertake further training, identification of own development and training needs. Ability to maintain a friendly professional approach and work effectively under pressure. - Excellent customer service skills. - Flexible and adaptable. - Prioritise work. - Work effectively under pressure
Person Specification
Educational Requirements/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or MSc Audiology or BTEC National Certificate MPPM (Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement) and BAAT Parts 1 & 2.
- Certificate to confirm clinical competence as part of their undergraduate or postgraduate studies
- Eligible/registered with HCPC or RCCP.
Desirable
- Postgraduate clinical training awards such as Certificate of Clinical Competence (CAC), Higher Training Scheme (HTS), Scientists Training Program (STP)
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience, Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Demonstrates significant experience post BSc or MSc working as a senior Audiologist.
- External post graduate qualification in vestibular diagnostic testing (i.e. CAC/STP/HTS module) OR at least 2 years working in the field of vestibular testing.
- Experience of working alongside Ear, Nose and Throat and making appropriate onwards referrals. Competent in evaluating complex audiology diagnostics and patient symptoms and recognising red flags.
- Demonstrates experience of leading service improvement projects to completion and working on quality assurance (i.e activities such as protocols/ quality checks/ audit/ IQIPS)
Desirable
- Ability to perform all basic and advanced audiological techniques in paediatric audiology assessment (6 months to 18 years).
- Experience of working with an extended scope of practice alongside ENT. Including recommending patients for MRI/CT scans and/or running 'Audiology First ' joint audiology and ENT clinics
Additional requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work at one of our community spoke sites when required
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness to undertake further training, identification of own development and training needs. Ability to maintain a friendly professional approach and work effectively under pressure. - Excellent customer service skills. - Flexible and adaptable. - Prioritise work. - Work effectively under pressure
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
