Job summary
Are you looking
for an exciting new role in Paediatric Audiology?
Are you
passionate about helping children with hearing loss?
Do you have
experience in the assessment and management of hearing loss in children over 4?
We are a
friendly and innovative department looking to recruit an enthusiastic
Audiologist to work in our paediatric service under our new leadership team.
Quality, patient centred care is the focus of the service.
The role will
include leading assessments for children over 4 years of age including
development of a management plan and appropriate onward referral, leading
paediatric hearing aid work for children over 4 years of age and assisting
highly specialised healthcare practitioners in assessment and management of
children under the age of 4.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Skills
Skills and
experience in single tester diagnostic hearing assessments. Fitting, verifying,
evaluating and reviewing hearing aid provision in children over 4 years.
Communicating sensitively and effectively with patients and their families.
Service Development
Devising,
executing and analysing audits with guidance from senior staff. Suggesting
service improvements based on the findings of audits. Developing patient
information and standard operating procedures.
Training
Providing
practical training in paediatric audiology for students and junior members of
staff.
Teamwork
Working
collaboratively as part of the Audiology team and engaging in multidisciplinary
working to ensure holistic patient centred care.
Practicalities
The role will
be based at Sunderland Royal Hospital but community clinics at Washington and
Jarrow will also be covered.
The department
currently operates 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and most staff choose to work
compressed hours over 4 days.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post involves the provision of an all-age audiology service across
the Trust, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. This includes the
assessment and rehabilitation of a caseload of patients with hearing and
balance difficulties, including some with direct access. Work may be of a
specialised nature requiring advanced skills and a high degree of
responsibility and autonomy (including provision of off-site clinics).
The requirements of the post will also include the provision of a
managerial function within the service, and clinical supervision of junior and
trainee staff.
The post holder
will work with the Head of Service and senior team to ensure that
clinical and professional standards are maintained at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post involves the provision of an all-age audiology service across
the Trust, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. This includes the
assessment and rehabilitation of a caseload of patients with hearing and
balance difficulties, including some with direct access. Work may be of a
specialised nature requiring advanced skills and a high degree of
responsibility and autonomy (including provision of off-site clinics).
The requirements of the post will also include the provision of a
managerial function within the service, and clinical supervision of junior and
trainee staff.
The post holder
will work with the Head of Service and senior team to ensure that
clinical and professional standards are maintained at all times.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified Practitioner knowledge of adult and paediatric diagnostic audiology and aural rehabilitation, aural impression taking, vestibular testing and paediatric testing.
- Good listening and counselling skills.
- IT literate with understanding of Audiology PMS.
- Ability to communicate with patients of all ages, other professionals, and other agencies e.g. Social Services, Education, IT, other Audiological Companies.
- Work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and constantly changing caseload.
- Work effectively without direct supervision.
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent.
- Basic IT Skills.
- Practitioner Training Program (PTP) / BSc Physiology (Audiology), including Clinical Log Book, or equivalent.
- Successfully completed competency associated with BSc or Equivalent (e.g. BAA Part 1 & II examination).
- Documented evidence of study at post graduate and/or M-Level or Equivalent.
- Must be eligible for RCCP state registration and undertake appropriate CPD activity (for example through participation in an accredited CPD scheme.
Desirable
- Mentorship Qualification.
- BAA Practical Assessor.
- Completed BAA HTS module in appropriate area.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience as an Audiology Practitioner (Band 5).
- Completion or demonstrated aptitude towards completion of HTS in appropriate specialist area.
Personal Qualities & Attitude
Essential
- Professional and friendly attitude.
- Able to organise own workload, to work autonomously but also as part of a team.
- Confidence in own ability.
- Well organised.
- Willing to assume responsibility.
- Highly motivated.
- Prepared to maintain high standards and work flexibly over hours to meet service and patient needs.
Physical skills
Essential
- There is an essential requirement for the post holder to travel to/work at various sites across the Trust (possibly on a daily/short notice basis). Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
- Occasional requirement for light moving & handling.
- Ability to sit at workstations as necessary to perform the post.
- Requirement for speed and accuracy, and good keyboard skills.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified Practitioner knowledge of adult and paediatric diagnostic audiology and aural rehabilitation, aural impression taking, vestibular testing and paediatric testing.
- Good listening and counselling skills.
- IT literate with understanding of Audiology PMS.
- Ability to communicate with patients of all ages, other professionals, and other agencies e.g. Social Services, Education, IT, other Audiological Companies.
- Work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and constantly changing caseload.
- Work effectively without direct supervision.
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent.
- Basic IT Skills.
- Practitioner Training Program (PTP) / BSc Physiology (Audiology), including Clinical Log Book, or equivalent.
- Successfully completed competency associated with BSc or Equivalent (e.g. BAA Part 1 & II examination).
- Documented evidence of study at post graduate and/or M-Level or Equivalent.
- Must be eligible for RCCP state registration and undertake appropriate CPD activity (for example through participation in an accredited CPD scheme.
Desirable
- Mentorship Qualification.
- BAA Practical Assessor.
- Completed BAA HTS module in appropriate area.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience as an Audiology Practitioner (Band 5).
- Completion or demonstrated aptitude towards completion of HTS in appropriate specialist area.
Personal Qualities & Attitude
Essential
- Professional and friendly attitude.
- Able to organise own workload, to work autonomously but also as part of a team.
- Confidence in own ability.
- Well organised.
- Willing to assume responsibility.
- Highly motivated.
- Prepared to maintain high standards and work flexibly over hours to meet service and patient needs.
Physical skills
Essential
- There is an essential requirement for the post holder to travel to/work at various sites across the Trust (possibly on a daily/short notice basis). Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
- Occasional requirement for light moving & handling.
- Ability to sit at workstations as necessary to perform the post.
- Requirement for speed and accuracy, and good keyboard skills.
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.
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