Specialist Audiologist / Audiological Scientist

Job description

Job responsibilities

2 Policy and service development

2.1 Identify and propose service developments within the Electrodiagnostics service in close collaboration with Departmental staff and our service users.

2.2 Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Electrodiagnostics service including:

a. Writing and reviewing procedures to an appropriate standard, ensuring they are evidence based, conform to national standards or guidelines and are regularly reviewed and agreed, as appropriate, with appropriate parties.

2.3 Participate in the integrated management system that ensures that the work of the section is delivered in accordance with agreed national and international standards, e.g. IQIPs and/or ISO9000:2000, guidance notes and codes of practice including:

a. Ensure all activities comply with legislation and standards relevant to the Groups areas of work.

3 Physical and financial resources

3.1 Be responsible for the safe use and maintenance of the assets of the Electrodiagnostics service. Ensure that all equipment used is appropriate for the task, set up equipment around the patient in a safe and appropriate way for testing, subject to necessary quality control programs and that a planned replacement program exists.

3.2 Assist the Head of Evoked Potentials to provide advice and support to the Trust and external customers on the specification, evaluation, procurement, installation and safe use of Electrodiagnostics equipment worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

4 Human resources

4.1 Participate in the general management of the Clinic, including the production of test protocols, audit and clinical governance.

4.2 Undertake clinical supervision of technicians, clinical scientists and trainees undertaking investigations in the clinic, as required.

4.3 Train and lecture to medical colleagues, clinical scientists and other healthcare professionals, within the Trust, elsewhere in the UK, and overseas, in the appropriate usage of electrodiagnostic investigations.

4.4 Assist with and ensure that staff are appropriately trained.

4.5 Ensure personal compliance with mandatory, professional and personal development, according to the needs of the service; including Continuing Professional Development (CPD), as required.

5 Information resources

5.1 Be responsible for the writing, quality and independently authorising of reports on investigations in the clinic

5.2 Maintain patient records associated with the service to the highest standard

5.3 Ensure the quality of data you enter onto the Electrodiagnostics patient database

5.4 Maintain appropriate confidentiality, storage, distribution and analysis of patient identifiable information and patient test results

5.5 Use commercial software to create reports, spreadsheets and databases for management of own work and administrative purposes

6 Research & Development

6.1 Initiate, supervise, carry out or assist with fundamental research related to auditory electrodiagnostics, with the aim of better understanding of the auditory system and its disorders, and improving the diagnostic efficiency of clinical investigations and procedures

6.2 Collaborate with equipment manufacturers in the development of new devices to meet current international standards and provide improved diagnostic application

6.3 Present research findings at local, national and international scientific conferences and clinical conferences, either as invited presentations or proffered papers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Audiologist / Clinical Scientist
• Experience performing NHSP ABR testing

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years experience as an audiologist / clinical scientist

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)