About this role
Job summary
o To provide a safe, effective and consistently high quality audiology service at Stockport Foundation Trust.o To act as a clinical expert and autonomous practitioner in specialist clinical areao To provide highly specialist care to paediatric and adult audiology patients with complex needs.o Manage a delegated caseload within specialist area. To assess, plan and implement patient centered, evidence-based interventions.o To provide evidence-based care, education and information to patients, carers and health care professionals in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Main duties of the job
o To support the implementation of clinical guidelines and patient pathways within audiologyo Provide a highly specialist audiology service for patients of all ages using evidence based, patient centered principles to assess, implement and evaluate interventions.o To perform advanced clinical assessments, rehabilitation and habilitation on deaf and hard of hearing patientso Act as an independent practitioner and be professionally accountable and responsible for aspects of own work. Decide priorities for own work, balance patient related and professional demands in consultation with the head of audiology and senior audiologists.o To contribute to service development within paediatric and adult audiologyo To contribute to identifying service needs and support service improvementso To support the implementation of service changes and pathway improvementso To provide line management for team members, including recruitment and selection, induction, monitoring sickness and absence, performance and development reviews, one to one meetings and clinical supervision.o To be a source of clinical expertise for the team providing supervision and mentorship.o To work alongside ENT consultants, Teachers of the Deaf and paediatricians to provide a high-quality audiology service.o Provision of expert advice on the management of patients referred to audiology due to additional complex clinical needs.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description Job responsibilities
Develop and implement pathways, resources and teaching materials for use by audiologists and other professions
Collect all the necessary data to meet local requirements for service monitoring
Work in conjunction with colleagues on development and implementation of local policies based on national guidance.
To identify and undertake clinical audit.
Maintain professional competence and expertise, keeping up to date with current research, working practices and models of working. Comply with professional guidelines and the AHCS/HCPC professional requirements.
Participate in personal and professional development through objective setting and regular job review.
As required to offer support to other clinical areas to ensure all patients are seen in a timely manner.
Contribute to the day to day running of audiology clinics, ensuring all required resources are available to ensure the smooth running of the clinic; to include the rota/scheduling of appointments, arranging availability of suitable accommodation and/ or equipment, transfer of relevant case records, ear moulds and hearing aids.
To deputise in the absence of the head of Audiology
To exercise proper care in the use of all clinical, office and general stocks and supplies, including assisting in maintaining stock levels, records and stocktaking.
To have responsibility for team performance and ensuring a high standard of care is provided. To monitor and audit clinical work across the team to ensure this meets national standards for safe and effective care.
To ensure the service meets diagnostic delivery targets i.e DM01 and NHSP NH2, whilst also supporting with waiting list management strategies and waiting list validation.
Person Specification
Education Essential
BSc Audiology or equivalent AHCS/HCPC as a healthcare scientist/clinical scientist Educated to masters -level or working toward this M-Level modules in specialist areas and evidence of practical competency
Leadership and knowledge Essential
Adult and paediatric habilitation Visual Reinforcement assessment
Skills Essential
Practical experience of performing a wide range of audiological tests with adults and paediatrics Experience of fitting paediatric hearing aids Experience of supervising junior staff
Knowledge Essential
Able to communicate effectively with the Deaf and hearing impaired Competent computer user Able to comprehend complex test results and document findings accurately
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stepping Hill hospital
poplar grove
stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)