About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced professional to lead and develop our Audiology Service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care across Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the transition of the current outsourced Audiology provision back to an in-house service, driving innovation and service improvement to meet the needs of patients and stakeholders. Working closely with clinical and operational colleagues, you will develop and deliver a clear vision for the service that supports Trust objectives and national priorities.
As the Trust's professional lead for Audiology, you will provide expert leadership across diagnostic and rehabilitative services. Ensuring high standards of clinical practice, governance, patient safety and regulatory compliance. You will be accountable for the achievement of performance targets and the delivery of effective and efficient services.
You will lead and develop the Audiology workforce, supporting professional development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will also hold responsibility for financial management, including budget oversight and resource planning, ensuring value for money while maintaining excellent standards of patient care. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Audiology services across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Providing overall leadership and management of the Audiology Service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care. Leading the planning, development and day-to-day operation of Audiology services to meet the needs of patients and the Trust. Monitoring and improving service performance, including achievement of key targets such as DM01, waiting times and activity levels. Analysing and reporting on performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve patient access, efficiency and outcomes. Acting as the Trust's professional lead for Audiology and providing expert clinical leadership across diagnostic and rehabilitative services. Ensuring services are delivered in line with national guidance, professional standards, clinical governance requirements and best practice. Holding overall responsibility for the financial management of the service, including budget oversight, resource allocation and workforce planning. Leading, supporting and developing the Audiology workforce, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, learning and high performance. Maintaining personal professional competence and supporting the ongoing development of clinical standards within the service. Working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to support service transformation, innovation and future development. Ensuring compliance with Trust policies, procedures and regulatory requirements at all times.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associatedwith this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oMSc in Audiology or Healthcare Science qualification oProfessional registration oManagerial or leadership training
Desirable
oDoctorate level qualification oDriving licence oHealthcare finance qualification
Experience Essential
Significant post-qualification experience Diagnostic and rehabilitation experience Troubleshooting experience with Audiology equipment
Desirable
experience of Vestibular Rehabilitation Research experience Epic user and configuration planning
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Ability to lead, implement, and manage change effectively Advanced planning and organizational abilities Financial monitoring, quality assurance, and operational skills
Desirable
Excellent problem-solving skills Understanding of the NHS infrastructure Leading change management process by example
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.
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)