Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Audiologist to cover 12 months maternity leave, working 37.5 hours per week. The role will involve working Monday - Friday with the occasional Saturday morning. You will hold a BSc (Audiology) or equivalent and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (Audiology). Applicants who have been practising more than 12 months would be expected to be RCCP registered.
This vacancy is open to all internal / external candidates. NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as it has been established to provide maternity cover for 12 months or when the substantive post holder returns. Whilst this post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.
Main duties of the job
Your main duties will include routine audiology work e.g., direct referral hearing aid assessments, the fitting and verification of hearing aids including open ear fits, follow ups, repairs, reassessments, and ENT clinics.
The department also offers a tinnitus counselling service, vestibular assessments, Learning Disability clinics and complex needs clinics. As a valued member of our team you will have the opportunity to contribute and to develop your skills in these areas.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Audiology services are based at The Thomas Linacre Centre and Leigh Infirmary. This is a busy, friendly department providing adult Audiology services to 3 ENT consultants and a population of 306,000 people.
We have IQIPs accreditation and are a very progressive department. We have excellent links with local social services, paediatric audiology and Manchester University. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our service and have won many Trust innovation awards.
This post will enable you to consolidate your previous experience whilst developing new skills. We have an established preceptorship programme and ongoing peer review designed to give support and encouragement in a structured approach. Staff also have annual individual performance reviews.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Audiology services are based at The Thomas Linacre Centre and Leigh Infirmary. This is a busy, friendly department providing adult Audiology services to 3 ENT consultants and a population of 306,000 people.
We have IQIPs accreditation and are a very progressive department. We have excellent links with local social services, paediatric audiology and Manchester University. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our service and have won many Trust innovation awards.
This post will enable you to consolidate your previous experience whilst developing new skills. We have an established preceptorship programme and ongoing peer review designed to give support and encouragement in a structured approach. Staff also have annual individual performance reviews.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / MSc (Audiology) or equivalent BAA membership
- Certificate of clinical competence in Audiology or equivalent
Desirable
- Clinical Educators Qualification
- Evidence of further training or research
- RCCP registration (candidates already in practice should hold this)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an Audiology Department
- Experience in all aspects of routine Audiology e.g Hearing aid assessments, REM, fitting and rehabilitation, direct referrals and ENT clinics
Desirable
- Experience in advanced Audiology work e.g Tinnitus, vestibular, severe/profound clinics
Skills
Essential
- Show initiative and have ability to work autonomously within the scope of the job description
- Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development and standards
- Motivational and organisational skills
- Good communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of Tinnitus and vestibular assessment
- Knowledge and application of advanced features of digital hearing aids
Additional
Essential
- Good time management skills
- Produce high quality written communications e.g patient journals and referral letters
- Able to demonstrate effective and appropriate skills in communication with colleagues and patients
- Smart professional appearance
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / MSc (Audiology) or equivalent BAA membership
- Certificate of clinical competence in Audiology or equivalent
Desirable
- Clinical Educators Qualification
- Evidence of further training or research
- RCCP registration (candidates already in practice should hold this)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an Audiology Department
- Experience in all aspects of routine Audiology e.g Hearing aid assessments, REM, fitting and rehabilitation, direct referrals and ENT clinics
Desirable
- Experience in advanced Audiology work e.g Tinnitus, vestibular, severe/profound clinics
Skills
Essential
- Show initiative and have ability to work autonomously within the scope of the job description
- Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development and standards
- Motivational and organisational skills
- Good communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of Tinnitus and vestibular assessment
- Knowledge and application of advanced features of digital hearing aids
Additional
Essential
- Good time management skills
- Produce high quality written communications e.g patient journals and referral letters
- Able to demonstrate effective and appropriate skills in communication with colleagues and patients
- Smart professional appearance
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Thomas Linacre Centre
Parsons Walk
Wigan
WN1 1RU
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
