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Team Leader, Adult Audiology

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

The closing date is 20 October 2024

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Job summary

Come and join our friendly department in a beautiful part of the country! Following the departure of one of the team, we have a key vacancy in this award winning and IQIPS accredited service. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent clinical knowledge and skills to lead our adult rehabilitation audiology service. The post-holder will be responsible for the audiological management of adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders including personally managing a caseload of complex cases. She or he will also be responsible for leading the service on a day-to-day basis, liaising with other professionals across the area to ensure high quality outcomes for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders, and joining the leadership team to provide governance and strategy for the service.

This is an exciting time to join us, with the planned relocation of a large part of the service to purpose-built accommodation in the Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre next autumn.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose:

1. Adult rehab team leader

2. Provides expert clinical service in rehabilitation of adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders

3. Undertakes clinical supervision and training of staff and trainees

4. Provides leadership, governance and strategic direction for adult audiology services

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted

03 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Compressed hours

Reference number

216-PL-S6645210

Job locations

Audiology Department, Level 7, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY see Job description document for full details.

Clinical Duties to include

Rehabilitation duties

Take social histories and listening needs assessments in adults, including those with highly complex needs and balance disorders, and occasionally children, and combine these with diagnostic test results to develop the necessary individual management plans.

Take accurate aural impressions of adults, including those with abnormal ear canals such as mastoid cavities, and occasionally children.

Modify ear moulds using the range of laboratory equipment available

Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with an understanding of when these can not be adhered to.

Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needs assessment and diagnostic test results.

Diagnostic duties.

To determine the appropriate test battery for patients seen as direct referrals from primary care and as referrals from ENT or other health care professionals in both haring and balance services.

To provide specialist audiological assessment of otology patients referred to the ENT service, on behalf of the ENT department.

Analyse results to determine the next stage of diagnostics required, and to problem solve inconsistent or erroneous findings.

Take medical histories of patients directly referred from primary care to exclude pathologies requiring a medical opinion.

Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with an understanding of when these can not be adhered to.

Accurately test hearing of adults, and occasionally children, including those with learning difficulties or cognitive difficulties, using appropriate techniques for the individuals level of ability.

Management and Other Duties

Lead the adult elements of UKAS accreditation to ensure a safe and effective adult audiology service.

With the leadership team, manage complaints, incidents and non-conformities.

With the support of the Head of Service, provide leadership and drive service development within adult rehabilitative audiology to ensure continuous service improvement to enhance the quality, safety and efficiency of patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY see Job description document for full details.

Clinical Duties to include

Rehabilitation duties

Take social histories and listening needs assessments in adults, including those with highly complex needs and balance disorders, and occasionally children, and combine these with diagnostic test results to develop the necessary individual management plans.

Take accurate aural impressions of adults, including those with abnormal ear canals such as mastoid cavities, and occasionally children.

Modify ear moulds using the range of laboratory equipment available

Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with an understanding of when these can not be adhered to.

Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needs assessment and diagnostic test results.

Diagnostic duties.

To determine the appropriate test battery for patients seen as direct referrals from primary care and as referrals from ENT or other health care professionals in both haring and balance services.

To provide specialist audiological assessment of otology patients referred to the ENT service, on behalf of the ENT department.

Analyse results to determine the next stage of diagnostics required, and to problem solve inconsistent or erroneous findings.

Take medical histories of patients directly referred from primary care to exclude pathologies requiring a medical opinion.

Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with an understanding of when these can not be adhered to.

Accurately test hearing of adults, and occasionally children, including those with learning difficulties or cognitive difficulties, using appropriate techniques for the individuals level of ability.

Management and Other Duties

Lead the adult elements of UKAS accreditation to ensure a safe and effective adult audiology service.

With the leadership team, manage complaints, incidents and non-conformities.

With the support of the Head of Service, provide leadership and drive service development within adult rehabilitative audiology to ensure continuous service improvement to enhance the quality, safety and efficiency of patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc in Audiological Science or equivalent accredited learning
  • STP/CAC or equivalent accredited post-graduate training
  • Registration as either a clinical scientist (audiology) or as a clinical physiologist (audiology)

Desirable

  • Qualification in management or equivalent accredited training

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience in all aspects of general audiology
  • Highly specialised proven knowledge and demonstrable experience in adult rehabilitative audiology
  • Previous demonstrable experience of staff management, training and development

Desirable

  • Previous demonstrable knowledge of line management

Aptitude and abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills, written and oral, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
  • Effective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals

Desirable

  • Proven track record in service development or clinical research
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc in Audiological Science or equivalent accredited learning
  • STP/CAC or equivalent accredited post-graduate training
  • Registration as either a clinical scientist (audiology) or as a clinical physiologist (audiology)

Desirable

  • Qualification in management or equivalent accredited training

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience in all aspects of general audiology
  • Highly specialised proven knowledge and demonstrable experience in adult rehabilitative audiology
  • Previous demonstrable experience of staff management, training and development

Desirable

  • Previous demonstrable knowledge of line management

Aptitude and abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills, written and oral, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
  • Effective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals

Desirable

  • Proven track record in service development or clinical research

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).

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.

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Audiology Department, Level 7, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Audiology Department, Level 7, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Audiology Services

Adam Beckman

adam.beckman@nhs.net

01752438056

Date posted

03 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Compressed hours

Reference number

216-PL-S6645210

Job locations

Audiology Department, Level 7, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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