Job summary
The opportunity has arisen to work in our specialist audiology department providing complex paediatric and vestibular services. This could be an ideal role for someone with previous experience or who has recently finished the STP who wishes to develop their knowledge and skills further.
This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 9 months.
We are a friendly team of Audiologists and Clinical scientists providing a high quality diagnostic and rehabilitation service for adults and children based at the Royal South Hants Hospital. This is a dynamic department constantly looking to improve the service we provide our patients and were looking for someone who shares that ethos. The service is a training centre for the STP programme and provides training to local medical students. We are involved in a number of research projects and have recently taken over as editorial team for the BSA Audacity magazine, and there will be opportunity to get involved with this if you are interested.
Main duties of the job
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this post youll provide diagnostic testing and rehabilitation in children both as part of a team and independently, with support of senior staff as required. You will also carry out vestibular assessment and rehabilitation and diagnostic assessment such as speech audiometry. This may be with support or indirect supervision from a senior member of staff if needed initially. Youll provide relevant reports based on your findings to medical and other professionals make onward referrals as appropriate, and liaise with other teams to ensure the best care for our patients.
You may also have the opportunity to participate in service development, and be involved in teaching and training audiology and medical students.
You can read more about the duties in the attached job description.
What we're looking for
Youll have a BSc or MSc in Audiology. Youll also ideally have state registration with RCCP or HCPC although we will consider unregistered candidates who have significant clinical experience in routine and advanced audiology.
The role would very much suit anyone wanting to further their experience in paediatric and vestibular audiology.
The role is full-time, 37.5 hours worked over 4 days, however we would consider applications from individuals who would prefer part time hours.
In addition, were looking for you to:
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be passionate about patient care
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be keen to develop your own skills and input into the development of our service
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have recent clinical experience of working in paediatric and/or vestibular services
Youll also need great communication skills with patients and peers, the ability to write accurate and comprehensive reports, and the ability to cope with the pressure of a varied workload.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this post youll provide diagnostic testing and rehabilitation in children both as part of a team and independently, with support of senior staff as required. You will also carry out vestibular assessment and rehabilitation and diagnostic assessment such as speech audiometry. This may be with support or indirect supervision from a senior member of staff if needed initially. Youll provide relevant reports based on your findings to medical and other professionals make onward referrals as appropriate, and liaise with other teams to ensure the best care for our patients.
You may also have the opportunity to participate in service development, and be involved in teaching and training audiology and medical students.
You can read more about the duties in the attached job description.
What we're looking for
Youll have a BSc or MSc in Audiology. Youll also ideally have state registration with RCCP or HCPC although we will consider unregistered candidates who have significant clinical experience in routine and advanced audiology.
The role would very much suit anyone wanting to further their experience in paediatric and vestibular audiology.
The role is full-time, 37.5 hours worked over 4 days, however we would consider applications from individuals who would prefer part time hours.
In addition, were looking for you to:
-
be passionate about patient care
-
be keen to develop your own skills and input into the development of our service
-
have recent clinical experience of working in paediatric and/or vestibular services
Youll also need great communication skills with patients and peers, the ability to write accurate and comprehensive reports, and the ability to cope with the pressure of a varied workload.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- BSc or MSc in Audiology
- Relevant clinical training in diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures
- Holder of UK State Registration in Audiology with RCCP or HCPC OR significant post qualification experience
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Audiological knowledge with relevant post-qualification clinical experience including routine diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures, appropriate for routine paediatric and adult work
- Experience working in vestibular clinic.
- Experience of programming current NHS hearing aids and verification with real ear measurements.
Desirable
- Experience of paediatric hearing aid work, including routine use of RECDs
- Experience of Phonak and Oticon hearing aids
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated to acquire new skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Responsible for own continuing professional development
- Ability to cope with occasional pressure and stressful situations
- Flexible, able to cope with change to planned workload
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Car driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits to Southampton, Lymington, Romsey, Hythe, SGH and others
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- BSc or MSc in Audiology
- Relevant clinical training in diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures
- Holder of UK State Registration in Audiology with RCCP or HCPC OR significant post qualification experience
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Audiological knowledge with relevant post-qualification clinical experience including routine diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures, appropriate for routine paediatric and adult work
- Experience working in vestibular clinic.
- Experience of programming current NHS hearing aids and verification with real ear measurements.
Desirable
- Experience of paediatric hearing aid work, including routine use of RECDs
- Experience of Phonak and Oticon hearing aids
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated to acquire new skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Responsible for own continuing professional development
- Ability to cope with occasional pressure and stressful situations
- Flexible, able to cope with change to planned workload
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Car driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits to Southampton, Lymington, Romsey, Hythe, SGH and others
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
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.
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).
