Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Audiologist to join our department and help shape a local service whilst building networked expertise across the 3 hospital sites (Basildon, Broomfield and Southend).
This amazing opportunity will be perfect for anyone who prefers a collaborative approach to leadership, and wants to work in an evidence-based yet innovative team.
So, if this sounds like the perfect role for you, we want to hear from you today!
Main duties of the job
If you are successful, some of your duties will include:
- Leading service provision and staff working within the service
- Developing and adapting the service, working in conjunction with the existing team, the Head of Audiological Services and the ENT Clinical Lead.
- Work as a network to develop and manage changes to practice and establish new ways of working .
- Ensure key targets are met for the local service.
About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this fantastic opportunity, please see attached job description.
We encourage informal visits or discussions, so please do get in touch with us.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this fantastic opportunity, please see attached job description.
We encourage informal visits or discussions, so please do get in touch with us.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Audiology or equivalent experience
- Registered with AHCS / HCPC (Clinical Scientist)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant and recent post qualification experience in sub-section area
- Significant and recent experience in managing highly complete and non-routine cases
- Experience of staff line management - demonstrated in work history
- Experience in Audit Projects - demonstrated in work history
- Good level of knowledge in a specialist area - demonstrated in supporting information
- Experience in leading service developments in NHS Audiology Services - demonstrated in work history
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Audiology or equivalent experience
- Registered with AHCS / HCPC (Clinical Scientist)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant and recent post qualification experience in sub-section area
- Significant and recent experience in managing highly complete and non-routine cases
- Experience of staff line management - demonstrated in work history
- Experience in Audit Projects - demonstrated in work history
- Good level of knowledge in a specialist area - demonstrated in supporting information
- Experience in leading service developments in NHS Audiology Services - demonstrated in work history
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
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).
