About this role
Job summary Band 6 Senior Audiologist
Acute AudiologyEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the East Kent Surgical Acute Audiology Service for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Audiologist. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
This post is based primarily at Kent and Canterbury Hospital with opportunities to work as part of a friendly, dynamic, and forward-thinking Audiology team across East Kent. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is the largest local AQP provider of Audiology services, supporting local GPSI ENT services and working closely with new and returning ENT Otology Consultants. Together, we are committed to the continued development of high-quality diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services for our patients.
Applicants should hold a BAAT/BTEC National Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) or a BSc/MSc in Healthcare Science (Audiology) or an equivalent qualification. Candidates must also demonstrate relevant NHS audiology experience appropriate to their level of qualification.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive service during a period of growth and clinical development.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated and suitably qualified Audiologist with relevant clinical experience to join our friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive audiology service, providing a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative care.
This role offers the opportunity to utilise and further develop a broad range of clinical skills, including vestibular and tinnitus assessment and rehabilitation, paediatric and adult diagnostic audiology, hearing aid fitting, GP direct referral pathways, complex diagnostic investigations, and Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) diagnostics.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Governance Essential
Knowledge and experience of working within and reporting Audiology Test procedures/pathways to DoH, NICE, BAA and BSA Audiology standards Knowledge of complex diagnostic testing and pathways To practice within RCCP &/or HCPC Professional Guidance To competently and effectively work within the Trust Mandatory values, protocols and practices including the appraisal process
Desirable
Registered with BSA/BAA
Clinical skills and experience Essential
NHS experience of routine and complex audiological diagnostic procedures NHS experience of routine and complex audiological rehabilitation procedures Experience of working with the deaf, their families and their culture Demonstrate experience in working to BSA/BAA Practices and Protocols Demonstrable experience in problem solving and equipment maintenance Able to work under pressure Able to assess, verify, fit, follow-up and repair NHS hearing aid provision with the professional ability to undertake hearing aid verification techniques Able to use Microsoft Word and Excel proficiently Excellent interpersonal skills including a good telephone /virtual/face to face manner with good clear use of verbal and body language with a distinct, effective level of English to enable skilful communication verbally & written Produce factual, accurate and legible data input and statistics into service user journal entries, letters and reports on current templates and stock modules for all audiological requirements while adhering to data protection Ability to prioritise to meet targets; organise own workload and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Reliable and good time management skills Demonstrate flexibility to adapt with the needs of a changing service The ability to work unsupervised but to seek advice when necessary Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
British Sign Language Experience of using Audit Base Dementia Friend
Qualifications and Training Essential
BSc or MSc in Audiological Science or Healthcare Science Audiology or BAAT parts 1 & 2 or Audiology Healthcare Science Apprenticeship Level 6 A current RCCP and/or HCPC Registration
Desirable
Masters degree
Personal/professional attributes Essential
Worked effectively within an NHS Audiology Service and looking to expand Audiological knowledge and skills The ability to absorb, apply and utilise new information Customer orientated, reliable, confident, approachable, a self-motivated team player willing and able to contribute ideas to the wider team The ability to exercise and manage own work effectively, and have a flexible and versatile approach to problem solving Demonstrate flexibility to adapt with the needs of a changing service
Other requirements Essential
To have a knowledge & understanding of the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values Ability travel in a timely manner between Trust sites To be capable and willing to undertake the required training throughout employment within this post to achieve/maintain professional compliancy
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 East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)