Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Audiologist to join our friendly departments which offer a full range of audiological services.
North Lancashire and Cumbria are beautiful parts of the country with lakes, fells and a stunning coastline. This area provides ample opportunity for walking, cycling and exploring the beautiful surroundings.Barrow and Kendal are bustling communities, with excellent schools and transport links.
You must have:
A Degree in Audiology BSc /MSc
R.C.C.P. registration or in the process of registering is essential
Post qualifying experience working in adult and paediatric audiology
Valid driving licence - post involves travel to different sites/domiciliary visits
We undertake all aspects of adult and paediatric audiology, including tinnitus management, paediatric assessment & fitting, diagnostic audiometry, OAE & ABR, Bone Anchored Hearing Aids and VNGs
Main duties of the job
The base for this post will be split between the Furness General Hospital (Barrow-in-Furness) and Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal). Both departments are friendly and extremely busy.
There will be excellent opportunities for professional development.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Audiology or Equivalent
- RCCP Registration
Desirable
- Evidence or relevant CPD
- Qualification/training in Tinnitus Management
- Training in Paediatric testing/fitting
- Clinical Educators qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and appropriate post qualification experience
- Experience of managing/mentoring students on placement
Desirable
- Post qualifying experience of staff management
- Knowledge of clinical governance, Health and Safety and Safeguarding both adults and children
- Knowledge of clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- IT literate
- Knowledge of Auditbase
- Adult hearing assessment, fitting and rehabilitation
Desirable
- Knowledge/experience of BAHA, Tinnitus Management and Vestibular testing
- Paediatric Assessment and fitting
- Knowledge of Lorenzo
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self motivated
- Patient
- Ability to interact with a diverse range of people
- Work autonomously and be able to use own ititiative
- Ability to travel - X-Bay working and domiciliary visits
- Team player
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Audiology or Equivalent
- RCCP Registration
Desirable
- Evidence or relevant CPD
- Qualification/training in Tinnitus Management
- Training in Paediatric testing/fitting
- Clinical Educators qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and appropriate post qualification experience
- Experience of managing/mentoring students on placement
Desirable
- Post qualifying experience of staff management
- Knowledge of clinical governance, Health and Safety and Safeguarding both adults and children
- Knowledge of clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- IT literate
- Knowledge of Auditbase
- Adult hearing assessment, fitting and rehabilitation
Desirable
- Knowledge/experience of BAHA, Tinnitus Management and Vestibular testing
- Paediatric Assessment and fitting
- Knowledge of Lorenzo
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self motivated
- Patient
- Ability to interact with a diverse range of people
- Work autonomously and be able to use own ititiative
- Ability to travel - X-Bay working and domiciliary visits
- Team player
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).
