Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech & Language Therapist/Teacher of the Deaf/Hearing Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team to help deliver a top quality service in a highly rewarding role.
You ideally need to be experienced in working with people with hearing loss, however we would welcome applications from any professionals with an interest in working within the world of cochlear implant rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
The role involves working closely within the multidisciplinary team to assess adult patient's suitability for cochlear implantation, and delivering a person centred rehabilitation programme to support patients in how to use their implants to develop their listening and communication skills. The candidate will need to possess the appropriate counselling skills to support patients and their family/carers during assessment and beyond.
You will receive full training for the role, and you will receive regular supervision and CPD activities. Participation in clinical audit and research opportunities is also encouraged.
We would welcome any queries about this post in advance of application, please contact Nicola Clarke (Senior Hearing Rehabilitationist) at Nicola.clarke60@nhs.net.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd April 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 15th April 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd April 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 15th April 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- (i)Qualifications - A recognised qualification in speech and language therapy / pathology [or its overseas equivalents] OR - A recognised qualification in hearing therapy (HT) OR A recognised qualification as a teacher of the deaf
- (ii)Professional registration - Current full practicing registration of the appropriate professional regulatory body/bodies without unspent sanctions/ warnings
Desirable
- i) Research degree or equivalent
- (ii) Training in hearing implants
- (iii) Auditory- Verbal qualification OR Advanced specialist certificate in working with deaf people
- (iv) Basic British Sign Language (BSL) skills
Experience
Essential
- (i)Experience of implementing service development initiatives
- (ii)Experience of managing a complex caseload independently
Desirable
- (i)Experience of working with adults and/or children with hearing loss in a range of settings
- (ii)Experience of conducting research and/or evaluation studies
- (iii)Experience of giving presentations at national or international level
- (iv)Experience of supervising clinical students or assistants
Knowledge
Essential
- (i)Knowledge of cochlear implants
- (ii)Awareness of issues within the Deaf community
- (iii)Knowledge of the range of communication options available for hearing impaired adults and children
Desirable
- (i)Knowledge of hearing implants other than cochlear implants
- (ii)Knowledge of alternative assistive equipment for use by people with a hearing impairment
- (iii)Knowledge of educational, statutory and voluntary agencies involved in services for the deaf and hearing impaired.
Skills
Essential
- (i)Able to plan, prepare and deliver a rehabilitation programme to adults and/or children
- (ii)Advanced communication skills to be able to support patients with complex needs and their carers/families
- (iii)Counselling skills for patients/families to guide patients through the hearing implant pathway
- (iv)Able to use Microsoft Office and other relevant computer applications
Desirable
- (i)Problem solving and negotiation skills
- (ii)Strong verbal and written presentation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- (i)The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- (ii)Able to complete work tasks to deadlines
- (iii)Able to set own learning targets
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- (i)Qualifications - A recognised qualification in speech and language therapy / pathology [or its overseas equivalents] OR - A recognised qualification in hearing therapy (HT) OR A recognised qualification as a teacher of the deaf
- (ii)Professional registration - Current full practicing registration of the appropriate professional regulatory body/bodies without unspent sanctions/ warnings
Desirable
- i) Research degree or equivalent
- (ii) Training in hearing implants
- (iii) Auditory- Verbal qualification OR Advanced specialist certificate in working with deaf people
- (iv) Basic British Sign Language (BSL) skills
Experience
Essential
- (i)Experience of implementing service development initiatives
- (ii)Experience of managing a complex caseload independently
Desirable
- (i)Experience of working with adults and/or children with hearing loss in a range of settings
- (ii)Experience of conducting research and/or evaluation studies
- (iii)Experience of giving presentations at national or international level
- (iv)Experience of supervising clinical students or assistants
Knowledge
Essential
- (i)Knowledge of cochlear implants
- (ii)Awareness of issues within the Deaf community
- (iii)Knowledge of the range of communication options available for hearing impaired adults and children
Desirable
- (i)Knowledge of hearing implants other than cochlear implants
- (ii)Knowledge of alternative assistive equipment for use by people with a hearing impairment
- (iii)Knowledge of educational, statutory and voluntary agencies involved in services for the deaf and hearing impaired.
Skills
Essential
- (i)Able to plan, prepare and deliver a rehabilitation programme to adults and/or children
- (ii)Advanced communication skills to be able to support patients with complex needs and their carers/families
- (iii)Counselling skills for patients/families to guide patients through the hearing implant pathway
- (iv)Able to use Microsoft Office and other relevant computer applications
Desirable
- (i)Problem solving and negotiation skills
- (ii)Strong verbal and written presentation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- (i)The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- (ii)Able to complete work tasks to deadlines
- (iii)Able to set own learning targets
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.
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).
Additional information
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).