Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic audiologist to take on this newly created role! As the paediatric audiology service lead across the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust you will have the opportunity to develop a collaborative service across the three hospital-site teams, focused on our quality agenda.
The successful candidate will be key in building the strategy of the service and developing teams and individuals to turn the strategic planning to high quality services for children and families.
The role is ideal for those looking to develop their management career whilst continuing to provide complex, -level, evidence-based care to children, in a supportive team environment.
Main duties of the job
- Setting and shared direction and purpose for the paediatric audiology service.
- Strategic Planning for the Paediatric Audiology Service, alongside the site-service manager and the Head of Audiological Services.
- Operational governance lead for the paediatric aspects of the service.
- Providing clinical expertise in paediatric audiology.
- Planning audit and audit outcomes.
- Planning and delivering high-quality, paediatric audiology diagnosis and management with children and families.
About us
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or equivalent
- BAA accrediated HTS (paediatric relevant)
- HCPC registration
- Leadership or Management Qualification
- Professional body membership
Desirable
- Registered as a supervisor for HTS
Experience
Essential
- Substantial Post-qualification experience
- Experience teaching, supervising and presenting at specialist level
- In depth knowledge of national standards, policies and guidance
Desirable
- Experience managing clinical teams
- Experience undertaking audit and/or research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or equivalent
- BAA accrediated HTS (paediatric relevant)
- HCPC registration
- Leadership or Management Qualification
- Professional body membership
Desirable
- Registered as a supervisor for HTS
Experience
Essential
- Substantial Post-qualification experience
- Experience teaching, supervising and presenting at specialist level
- In depth knowledge of national standards, policies and guidance
Desirable
- Experience managing clinical teams
- Experience undertaking audit and/or research
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).
