About this role
Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success.
With a multidisciplinary team of 20 staff, the Trust wide Audiology Department serves a population of around 550,000 in County Durham and Darlington. We have 2 permanent full time post available, 1 at Darlington Memorial Hospital 1 at Durham University Hospital of North Durham.
We provide a comprehensive diagnostic assessment and rehabilitative service for adults and paediatrics, including ENT support, Hearing Therapy, Tinnitus management, vestibular assessment and rehabilitation, Bone conduction Hearing Instruments, NHSP diagnostic assessment, paediatric rehabilitation, adult direct referral clinics, community paediatric assessment clinics etc. We are an AQP site (Any Qualified Provider) for the Direct Access of Hearing aids service.
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified individual to join our Audiology service providing a range of services across County Durham and Darlington. The post has a nominal base at the University Hospital of North Durham but the post holder will be expected to cover our various community and hospital sites. Applications will be considered from staff ready for a band 5 post and grade will be commensurate with experience.
Main duties of the job
You will be fully competent in all aspects of routine audiology assessment and rehabilitation and will be confident working with patients with complex needs. You must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have some experience in training and supervision of junior team members and other staff. Exact duties will be dependent on your experience.
Experience in paediatric testing is desirable. We are also interested in applicants who have a keen interest in complex adult rehabilitation and tinnitus.
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description Job responsibilities
You will help develop the Audiology service at County Durham and Darlington NHs Foundation Trust and work at our outreach clinics for both the adult and paediatric population. You will undertake a range of diagnostic testing.
You will support patients in understanding their hearing loss, set realistic expectations and develop individual management plans. Selecting and fitting appropriate hearing aids and reassessing hearing will form your main duties as well as supporting ENT clinics. You will support the direct access service across our community sites.
You will have an area of interest in more complex audiology such as paediatric testing, tinnitus, complex adult rehabilitation or Bone conduction hearing implants.
Person Specification
Special Requirements Essential
Clear Speech Ability to calibrate audiometers off site (stage A) Full driving licence and access to own vehicle / ability to travel to different community venues / patient homes with equipment and consumables Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Member of British Academy of Audiologist (BAA)
Experience Essential
Relevant experience expected for a Specialist audiologist
Qualifications Essential
BSc in Audiology (or equivalent) Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent relevant training events/meetings, presentations made etc
Desirable
Supervisory qualification or Mentorship award
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Fully competent in all routine audiological procedures Competent in some advanced audiological procedures, for example paediatric assessment, tinnitus, complex adult rehab, BCHI assessment / issue. Excellent Communication skills (written & verbal) First Class patient handling skills Good Personnel Handling Skills Teaching skills Basic IT skills
Statutory Registration Essential
Member of AHCS
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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
DURHAM
DH1 5TW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)