About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Audiologist to join our Rochdale and BuryCommunity Audiology Service your work will be split across both boroughs and ENT atFairfield. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and caring person to complement ourexisting audiology teams.
The Northern Care Alliance(NCA) Audiology Service is friendly, forward thinking andexperienced with a good skill mix. It is an innovative and dynamic service that providestreatment and advice to adults and children with hearing and balance problems.
You will provide audiological assessment, management and support to patients presentingwith less complex hearing impairment and disorders in line with service requirements acrossthe Rochdale and Bury Audiology community clinic footprint. To meet service needs, theremay be a requirement to work on a adhoc basis into our other NCA clinic sites. There mayalso be a requirement to work in local schools to deliver the school hearing screeningprogramme. As this is a community post you must be able to drive in the UK and have accessto a suitable vehicle.
Main duties of the job
- You will work in a range of community/hospital settings performing routine hearing assessments.
- You will work with patients to fit and verify hearing aid prescription
- You will formulate individualised hearing treatment plans and provide ongoing care, advice and support.
- The Audiologist will interpret diagnostic tests and explain the results of these tests to patients, relatives and carers
- The Audiologist will record audiological investigations and treatment plans on the patient management system and formulate reports to other health professionals and key stakeholders where appropriate.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.
The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7CBryonie.Lyons%40nca.nhs.uk%7C0cbc1ce8f93f489061db08df2db3b113%7C9a12677ec2e94deba58aee1c59ac0161%7C0%7C0%7C639279921934926589%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=l5fKz94BARMzH2cGpF%2FTswscd8am%2B1vu9%2FjlL3cIESI%3D&reserved=0
The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.
We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is identified.
For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.
If you are applying for a secondment, please discuss this with your line manager before applying. Any secondment offer will be subject to management approval and service needs. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BSc audiology or equivalent
- AHCS or HCPC Registration
- Membership BAA
Desirable
- BSA membership
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Completed appropriate record of clinical competence, or demonstrate appropriate
- expenence
- Has experience of working in an NHS Audiology Department.
- Knowledge and understanding of professional guidelines.
- To engage in CPD and department appraisal system
- Ability to record clinical and professional activity
- Fine manual dexterity
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with all client groups and colleagues
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to perform a range of Audiological tests and to develop an individual care plan
- Ability to manage & prioritise own workload
- Ability to contribute to service quality improvement
- must be able to drive in the UK and have access to a suitable vehicle
Desirable
- Awareness of clinical governance
- Ability to diffuse conflict
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Nye Bevan House
Maclure Road
Rochdale
Greater Manchester
OL11 1HR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)