Job summary
Modality LLP is a
large-scale provider of NHS Outpatient Services, renowned for its innovative
approach to delivering efficient pathways for patients requiring specialist
care, leading to high-quality patient outcomes. We work in LLP with a number of
hospitals across the country to collaboratively redesign outpatient services
with more care being delivered in community settings.
We are looking for an experienced
community Audiologist who have the skills, knowledge and experience to coordinate
and provide holistic outpatient diagnostic audiology testing to patients. This role is to work 1 day per week and weekends which are mandatory.
We are seeking dedicated
postholders to join our team and who can display our CARE values: Commitment,
Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
This job is suitable for
individuals have a passion for working in an agile manner ensuring a
high-quality service is provided. The postholder(s) will be committed to undertake
any other duties commensurate with the role.
As an employee with us you can benefit from
Enrolment
to the NHS pension scheme
Annual
leave minimum 27 days, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata
Employee
discounts and benefits scheme
Employee
assistance programme (EAP)
Education
and career pathways
Enhanced
Family friendly policies
Flexible
working
Wellbeing
support and initiative
Main duties of the job
Please refer to
the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the core
responsibilities of this role, duties will include but not be limited to the
following:
To
participate in hearing aid services for NHS and private patients, including:
Assisting
with assessment of new patients referred via GP.
Selection
and fitting of appropriate hearing aids together with instruction to the
patient or carers and advice on use.
Follow-up
visits to assess patients benefit and give further advice or training where
required.
Reassessment
appointments to re-evaluate the needs of patients whose hearing has
deteriorated and fit appropriate hearing aids.
Undertaking
walk-in repair clinics to deal with maintenance, repairs and advice to existing
users.
About us
Modality LLP is a provider of NHS community outpatient services within a number of regions across the UK.
Our service offer and expertise include:
- Over 15 years of experience of delivering community outpatient services
- Contracts with ICBs and hospital providers
- A diverse clinical workforce of consultants, GPs with extended roles, specialist nurses and allied health professionals
- Delivery of over 120,000 patient consultations per year
- Delivery of 1st consultations within a maximum of 4 weeks from referral from a choice of community locations, 7 days per week
Modality LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all our potential applicants in line with the Equality Act, 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD
detailing the core responsibilities of this role.
You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and for
developing and delivering new and innovative patient pathways
If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge,
we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of like-minded
people.
Please note: Modality LLP reserves the right to close this
vacancy at any point during the recruitment stage.
Pre-employment
Vaccinations
As part of recruitment to the Modality LLP, we will be
checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage
individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be
undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are
mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a
mandatory requirement.
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their
right to work in the UK at the interview stage.
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one
must be your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD
detailing the core responsibilities of this role.
You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and for
developing and delivering new and innovative patient pathways
If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge,
we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of like-minded
people.
Please note: Modality LLP reserves the right to close this
vacancy at any point during the recruitment stage.
Pre-employment
Vaccinations
As part of recruitment to the Modality LLP, we will be
checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage
individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be
undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are
mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a
mandatory requirement.
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their
right to work in the UK at the interview stage.
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one
must be your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered with the HCPC as a Clinical Scientist in Audiology or a Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser, or with the RCCP voluntary register. Where the Governments MSC programme brings about changes to registration requirements, audiologists must be registered accordingly.
- Evidence of appropriate and recognised training (including CPD) to conduct hearing assessments and rehabilitation, including the provision of patient education related to hearing loss and hearing aids.
- Appropriate training, skills, and experience in objective measurements (e.g. REM) of digital signal processing (DSP) hearing aids.
- Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of clinical software and systems.
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment in a similar capacity, preferably within Primary or Secondary Care
Skills
Essential
- Has the ability to identify and solve problems, analyse, compare, and interpret complex information before reaching a judgement and making a decision.
- Able to establish and maintain relationships within the healthcare team. Communicates complex, sensitive information to patients, relatives, and carers.
- Understands and overcomes barriers to communication including patients with multiple sensory impairments, special needs and learning disabilities. Knowledge of alternative communication methods and tactics for dealing with hearing impaired people.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or Post Graduate Diploma in Audiology or pre-2004, Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) B-TEC and British Association of Audiological Technicians (BAAT) part I & II, with training in Clinical Certificate of Competency.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisation and multitasking skills required.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Motivated and enthusiastic.
- Understanding on workload and shift management.
- Caring approach to customer care.
- Flexible can do attitude with a confident, friendly, and approachable manner.
- Able to work autonomously and take direction and feedback.
- To confidently deal with complex issues including effective negotiation and influencing skills and escalate to the appropriate person/forum accordingly.
- Creative approach to work.
- Willing to travel across the divisions nationally where required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered with the HCPC as a Clinical Scientist in Audiology or a Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser, or with the RCCP voluntary register. Where the Governments MSC programme brings about changes to registration requirements, audiologists must be registered accordingly.
- Evidence of appropriate and recognised training (including CPD) to conduct hearing assessments and rehabilitation, including the provision of patient education related to hearing loss and hearing aids.
- Appropriate training, skills, and experience in objective measurements (e.g. REM) of digital signal processing (DSP) hearing aids.
- Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of clinical software and systems.
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment in a similar capacity, preferably within Primary or Secondary Care
Skills
Essential
- Has the ability to identify and solve problems, analyse, compare, and interpret complex information before reaching a judgement and making a decision.
- Able to establish and maintain relationships within the healthcare team. Communicates complex, sensitive information to patients, relatives, and carers.
- Understands and overcomes barriers to communication including patients with multiple sensory impairments, special needs and learning disabilities. Knowledge of alternative communication methods and tactics for dealing with hearing impaired people.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or Post Graduate Diploma in Audiology or pre-2004, Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) B-TEC and British Association of Audiological Technicians (BAAT) part I & II, with training in Clinical Certificate of Competency.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisation and multitasking skills required.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Motivated and enthusiastic.
- Understanding on workload and shift management.
- Caring approach to customer care.
- Flexible can do attitude with a confident, friendly, and approachable manner.
- Able to work autonomously and take direction and feedback.
- To confidently deal with complex issues including effective negotiation and influencing skills and escalate to the appropriate person/forum accordingly.
- Creative approach to work.
- Willing to travel across the divisions nationally where required.
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.
