Job summary
The Lead Audiologist for Complex Audiology will combine their Audiological expertise and leadership skills to support the team and manage the service. The post holder will ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained within the team and developed where necessary. Part of the role will involve the quality and governance of the service and contribution of the attainment and maintenance of UKAS accreditation.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Audiologist for Complex Audiology will combine their Audiological expertise and leadership skills to support the team and manage the service. The post holder will ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained within the team and developed where necessary. Part of the role will involve the quality and governance of the service and contribution of the attainment and maintenance of UKAS accreditation.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed information surrounding the job role and the main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification otherwise please contact the hiring manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed information surrounding the job role and the main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification otherwise please contact the hiring manager.
Person Specification
Required
Essential
- MSc in Audiology
- HCPC Registered
- At least three years experience of working in an NHS trust setting
Desirable
- Working towards additional qualification in specialised area
- HTS in Advanced Audiology or other area
Required
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities.
Desirable
- Proven leadership skills
- Experience of planning, managing and evaluating patients with balance disorders
- Experience of planning, managing and evaluating paediatric patients over 6 monthsunder three years
- Experience of performing TABR's and implementing sound management strategies
Person Specification
Required
Essential
- MSc in Audiology
- HCPC Registered
- At least three years experience of working in an NHS trust setting
Desirable
- Working towards additional qualification in specialised area
- HTS in Advanced Audiology or other area
Required
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities.
Desirable
- Proven leadership skills
- Experience of planning, managing and evaluating patients with balance disorders
- Experience of planning, managing and evaluating paediatric patients over 6 monthsunder three years
- Experience of performing TABR's and implementing sound management strategies
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of North Midlands
Newcastle Rd
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
