About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Paediatric Audiologist to join the Paediatric Audiology team based at Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham, East Yorkshire.
You will be working closely with the Paediatric Audiology Team to deliver diagnostic and habilitative provision across the Hull & East Yorkshire area for babies, infants and children, that fulfils the requirements and quality standards outlined by the British Academy of Audiology (BAA), British Society of Audiology (BSA), Modernising Children's Hearing Aid Services (MCHAS) and the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS).
Main duties of the job
This full time post is permanently established at 37.5 hours per week.
The successful applicant will have a key role in a developing service that aims to attain IQIPs accreditation in line with the adult service, whilst working within a busy, friendly department responsible for providing paediatric services at modern community based Audiology clinics (East Riding Community Hospital in the historic town of Beverley & Bransholme Health Centre in Hull) and on occasion the acute Trust.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
BSc/ MSc in Audiology or equivalent qualifications.
Desirable
BAA HTS Modules in Paediatric Audiology
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
At least 5 years' previous experience working as an audiologist Paediatric experience (behavioural audiometry /OAEs / habilitation)
Desirable
Paediatric audiology experience in an NHS clinic
Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential
Good written and verbal communication. Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice. Familiarity with basic computer navigation and operation; ability to use audiology databases (Audit Base, s4h), and hearing aid manufacturers' software. Ability to write technical reports, logically and in good English. Possess advanced clinical reasoning skills. The ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with patients and their carers. The ability to work independently under own guidance. Understands the reason for and maintains patient confidentiality.
Desirable
Ability to use word processors and spreadsheets British Sign Language (BSL)
Special Attributes and other Essential
Personality compatible with direct working with patients and their relatives on a daily basis and working with colleagues in a busy department To demonstrate an enthusiastic interest in audiology Confident & self-motivated Flexible and adaptable Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and interruptions Able to reflect on and appraise own performance Able to deal with challenging behaviour
Other Requirements Essential
Ability and willingness to learn new skills and, on occasion, to attend training courses outside Hull Ability to travel across multiple community sites, occasionally during the same day to ensure needs of the service are met.
Desirable
Willingness to undertake private study outside normal working hours Evidence of an interest in audiological science and practice beyond the minimum requirements of the post.
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 Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)