Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated
individual to join our innovative Countywide Team. We are currently working
toward UKAS accreditation and are extremely fortunate to have a Qualitive
Improvement Lead from a UKAS accredited Audiology service working alongside us,
sharing their wealth of paediatric expertise and knowledge of quality
improvement methodology. If you have a good basis in paediatric knowledge and are
interested in learning and developing new skills, we have opportunities
available for further training and to get involved in quality improvement
projects where you can make a real difference to our patients. All of this with
the support of our dedicated team.
This opportunity is based at Kidderminster Hospital however frequent travel around the county is expected depending
upon clinical need. This is a full time position 4 -5 days a week.
Worcestershire
County Audiology provides services at Worcester, Kidderminster, Evesham and
Redditch hospitals along with several peripheral sites. The service provides direct referral
audiological assessments on adults and children of all ages, whilst supporting
and referring onto ENT and other acute services. You will need to meet
the requirements for RCCP/AHCS registration BSc(Hons) Audiology or equivalent and have at least 3 years experience working in NHS audiology. Previous experience working within a paediatric audiology service is essential.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be able to demonstrate
competency across all clinical fields of Audiology including, diagnostic
assessments of hearing loss, select and fit appropriate hearing aids, take
aural impressions and reassess existing patients hearing and aid provision
according to BSA protocols.
The successful candidate will
also hold a BSc Hons Audiology or equivalent qualification and be registerable
with the AHCS/ RCCP. The candidate will be working with our paediatric service users which will include babies and infants to older children and adults up to 18. Occasional Adult audiology cover may also be required.
Main duties include:
Direct referral from General Practitioners.
Community Audiology Clinics
ENT Clinics.
Hearing aid fittings and repairs RECD/REAR verifications.
Hearing aid service appointments.
Reassessment of hearing and upgrading/reprogramming hearing aids as necessary.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
This post
has been established to meet the needs of the local and specialist Adult and
Children's Hearing Service for the County of Worcestershire. The post-holder
will provide a wide range of routine, diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures
to infants and children and occasionally adults. Including patients who may have complex additional
needs i.e. patients who have mental health problems, disabilities and Tinnitus. Service delivery is provided by a range of healthcare scientists
(including associate, specialist and advance-level practitioners as well as STP
and PTP students), working in acute hospital and community settings. The
post-holder will also be required to travel to cover clinics countywide
dependant on the needs of the service.
KEY DUTIES
To carry out all audiological duties, procedures and policies in
accordance with BSA, BAA, RCCP and the Trust Policies and Procedures.
To dispense and maintain digital hearing aids, using MHAS guidelines and
protocols to adults to include real ear measurement
(REM)
To maintain community profession of audiological services that may
include domiciliary visits.
To promote a patient focused approach to care and collaboration with all
relevant health professionals.
Be prepared to commute around the main sites which include Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester hospitals as well as smaller peripheral sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
This post
has been established to meet the needs of the local and specialist Adult and
Children's Hearing Service for the County of Worcestershire. The post-holder
will provide a wide range of routine, diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures
to infants and children and occasionally adults. Including patients who may have complex additional
needs i.e. patients who have mental health problems, disabilities and Tinnitus. Service delivery is provided by a range of healthcare scientists
(including associate, specialist and advance-level practitioners as well as STP
and PTP students), working in acute hospital and community settings. The
post-holder will also be required to travel to cover clinics countywide
dependant on the needs of the service.
KEY DUTIES
To carry out all audiological duties, procedures and policies in
accordance with BSA, BAA, RCCP and the Trust Policies and Procedures.
To dispense and maintain digital hearing aids, using MHAS guidelines and
protocols to adults to include real ear measurement
(REM)
To maintain community profession of audiological services that may
include domiciliary visits.
To promote a patient focused approach to care and collaboration with all
relevant health professionals.
Be prepared to commute around the main sites which include Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester hospitals as well as smaller peripheral sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Healthcare science in Audiology or equivalent
- Should be able to register with RCCP / AHCS
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate.
- Up to date knowledge of advances and changes in audiology.
- MHAS.
- Data protection issues.
- Health and Safety issues.
- Skilled in basic report writing.
- Must have ability to discern optimal care pathways amid conflicting/incomplete data and complex emotions.
Desirable
- Experience with Oticon hearing aids
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Assertive.
- Highly motivated.
- Work under pressure.
- Have initiative.
- Diplomatic.
- Supportive.
- Smart appearance.
- Pleasant personality.
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Access to car, daily.
- Current driving licence.
- Flexibility to work and place of work in general.
- Being prepared to work at outreach clinics.
- Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require Enhanced Disclosure Clearance.
- Cleared by Occupational Health.
- Eligible to work in the UK
Experience
Essential
- Hospital or equivalent experience in paediatric audiology. Experience using Auditbase patient management system. Able to perform a wide range of diagnostic tests including tympanometry, otoscopy and OAE. Able to perform verifications e.g. REAR, RECD. Experience in performing Direct Referrals Identifying red flags for referral to other services.
- Ability to communicate complex information including relevant technical and / or condition related information to provide patients with a better understanding and allow them to make an informed choice about their health care.
Desirable
- Experience with audits
- Experience with Oticon hearing aids.
- Experience presenting at meetings/training events.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Healthcare science in Audiology or equivalent
- Should be able to register with RCCP / AHCS
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate.
- Up to date knowledge of advances and changes in audiology.
- MHAS.
- Data protection issues.
- Health and Safety issues.
- Skilled in basic report writing.
- Must have ability to discern optimal care pathways amid conflicting/incomplete data and complex emotions.
Desirable
- Experience with Oticon hearing aids
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Assertive.
- Highly motivated.
- Work under pressure.
- Have initiative.
- Diplomatic.
- Supportive.
- Smart appearance.
- Pleasant personality.
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Access to car, daily.
- Current driving licence.
- Flexibility to work and place of work in general.
- Being prepared to work at outreach clinics.
- Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require Enhanced Disclosure Clearance.
- Cleared by Occupational Health.
- Eligible to work in the UK
Experience
Essential
- Hospital or equivalent experience in paediatric audiology. Experience using Auditbase patient management system. Able to perform a wide range of diagnostic tests including tympanometry, otoscopy and OAE. Able to perform verifications e.g. REAR, RECD. Experience in performing Direct Referrals Identifying red flags for referral to other services.
- Ability to communicate complex information including relevant technical and / or condition related information to provide patients with a better understanding and allow them to make an informed choice about their health care.
Desirable
- Experience with audits
- Experience with Oticon hearing aids.
- Experience presenting at meetings/training events.
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.
