About this role
Job summary
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, this post involves the provision of a range of advanced diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology services for adults of all ages, including patients with special needs.
The post holder will be working at a senior level within the Management team and contributing to the delivery of a consistently high quality, complex and sophisticated service.
The post holder is responsible for the running of this department in the absence of the head of service and works with the head of service to ensure that clinical and professional standards are always maintained.
They will work with the head of service to progress and develop the wider service and lead on aspects of the service. They will also have a few direct reports within the team.
Main duties of the job
Manage a caseload of adult patients including both aural rehabilitation and diagnostic audiometric testing according to national, professional and local protocols.
Demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge which is underpinned by theoretical and relevant significant practical experience.
Work with ENT to improve communication and working relationships. Develop an Audiology led MRI referral service.
Work as a member of the senior management team and lead areas of adult audiology in collaboration and in agreement with the Audiology head of service.
Represent the service at meetings and regional audiology group meetings.
Contribute, propose changes and implement and developments to the service including revision of protocols and pathways.
Play a key role in the services development if a high standard quality management system and the attainment and maintenance of IQUIPs accreditation.
To line manage an agreed team of clinical staff. Including being responsible for supervision, motivation and continued development of skills within the team, conduct appraisals and manage attendance and sickness, within trust protocols.
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities
Support the Head of Service in investigating complaints, drafting responses and ensure that complaints are resolved and corrective action implemented within required Trust guidelines.
Any other duties that may be discussed and agreed with the Head of Service.
Contribute to training and education programmes to student staff groups. E.g. Students on the BSc in Audiology, nurses etc.
To provide supervision and support in audiological techniques to students studying for the BSc in Audiology and assistant audiologists.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
BSc in Clinical Audiology or equivalent level of state registration as Clinical Physiologist in Audiology. Or professional Body examinations BAA (British Academy of Audiology) Parts 1 and 2. Membership of BAA, BSA (British Society of Audiologists).
Desirable
Audiology MSc or further postgraduate Audiology training (i.e HTS/STP). Registration with RCCP/ HCP. Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
Knowledge Essential
Significant experience in Adult Hearing and Rehabilitation. Skills in using an Audiology Patient Management System (e.g. Auditbase), accurate use of electronic patient records, departmental networked policies, forms and documents. First class patient handling skills. Good personnel handling skills Ability to motivate, train and supervise staff. Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high level of professionalism and concentration in a constantly changing working environment, with a good ability to adapt and be flexible. Knowledge and understanding of DM01 pathway in order to support key trust performance outputs.
Experience Essential
Experience as an Audiologist Performance of all basic Audiological techniques. Fully competent in all routine diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiological procedures Fully competent in knowledge and experience of digital signal processing hearing aids. Including programming and fitting software, e.g. NOAH and Genie. Competent in advanced Audiological procedures e.g. vestibular testing. Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Email, Patient Management Systems.
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.
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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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Cross Site
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)