Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Audiology department at Kettering General Hospital. We are seeking a new Head of Audiology for our department which comprises of both adult and paediatric services. We are a busy and friendly team delivering a comprehensive range of diagnostic audiology procedures and a hearing aid service to Adults and children including those with complex needs.
To be successful in this role you will need to be able to develop effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders delivering excellence through collaboration. Above all, you will be an experienced leader able to support, motivate and develop your team to deliver excellent services for our patients. You must be willing to adhere to the Trust values.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide the overall management and clinical leadership of the Audiology Service. This post will work closely with the Head and Neck clinical and management team based across the county.
This is an exciting time to join the department as we start to work as one head and neck service across University Hospitals Northamptonshire.
This job is based at Kettering General Hospital but will be involved in the Group collaboration across University Hospital Northamptonshire looking at creating aligned pathways and protocols across the county. There is a possibility in the future this post could also work from Northampton General Hospital. Due to this and the fact audiology do run clinics off site it is essential to be able to travel between locations.
For this role you must be registered with HCPC/RCCP and have a MSc in Audiology and show continued professional development.
This post requires the post holder to manage the audiology department both clinically and managerially and have extensive NHS experience.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in M.Sc. in Audiology with Clinical Audiology certificate or equivalent
- Further Specialist Training or equivalent higher professional training
- Registration with RCCP / HCPC
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to drive and hold a current driving licence
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in managing a department
- Have highly complex specialist clinical Audiology experience and knowledge in an/all area(s) of adult and paediatric services
- Be fully aware of any impending changes in legislation, policies and the scientific rationale for Audiology services
- Experience of managing staff
- Significant NHS experience
Desirable
- Ability to maintain strong working relationships and encourage all staff members to meet their full potential.
- To have experience in using IT packages including spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software. Beneficial to have experience of audiology specific IT systems such as Practice Navigator or Audit Base
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in M.Sc. in Audiology with Clinical Audiology certificate or equivalent
- Further Specialist Training or equivalent higher professional training
- Registration with RCCP / HCPC
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to drive and hold a current driving licence
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in managing a department
- Have highly complex specialist clinical Audiology experience and knowledge in an/all area(s) of adult and paediatric services
- Be fully aware of any impending changes in legislation, policies and the scientific rationale for Audiology services
- Experience of managing staff
- Significant NHS experience
Desirable
- Ability to maintain strong working relationships and encourage all staff members to meet their full potential.
- To have experience in using IT packages including spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software. Beneficial to have experience of audiology specific IT systems such as Practice Navigator or Audit Base
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).
