About this role
Job summary
The main purpose of this role is to provide a range of clinical care working in one or more specialist areas of audiology. All post holders will regularly work alone at outstations. The post holder is responsible for maintaining clinical records in relation to the activities carried out. The post holder will also supervise or train less experienced staff and be a point of contact for junior staff regarding routine cases, and provide advice regarding the specialist area(s) they work in. The post holder may also lead a team working in a specialist area.
This role involves specialist patient care. All such care will be provided in an effective, caring and compassionate manner to patients. The post holder is required to abide by the NHS values and the NHS Constitution.
Main duties of the job
Acting as a point of contact for more junior staff (e.g. Associate or Assistant Audiologists, and less experienced Audiologists) within the service
Provides day to day supervision of more junior staff (e.g. Associate or Assistant Audiologists, and less experienced Audiologists)
Act as mentor and / or supervisor for trainee staff as require
Assist the Clinical Lead and Deputy clinical Lead to develop and adapt the service according to changing criteria and demographics.
Assist the Clinical Lead and Deputy clinical Lead to manage changes in practice and establish new systems of working when necessary.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc Audiology or equivalent Registered as one of the following (or eligible for registration): HCPC/AHCS registered
Desirable
BAA Higher Training Scheme Certificate of Clinical Competence in specialist area(s) role is within, or equivalent. British Sign language level 1 or equivalent
Knowledge and skills Essential
Experience of NHS Audiology Services
Desirable
Teaching, supervision and mentorship experience
Experience Essential
Post qualification clinical experience
Desirable
Teaching, supervision and mentorship experience
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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address The James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)