About this role
Job summary
Band 6 Senior Audiologist (0.6wte) Fixed Term (maternity cover)
The RNENT & ED Hospitals (UCLH) are recruiting a senior audiologist for a fixed term part-time post.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work in the Adult Hearing Aid Department at our Outreach sites of Edgware Community and Finchley Memorial Hospitals for 3 days a week, ideally Tuesday to Thursday. The post consists predominantly of working with adults requiring assessment, fitting, verification and adjustment of hearing aids.
Main duties of the job
You will see a variety of complex and non-complex patients and will be an excellent opportunity for a qualified audiologist wanting to gain further experience in this renowned centre of excellence and gather additional knowledge in the field of rehabilitation.
The department has undergone a lot of change in the last few years and so we are looking for an individual who not only has patient care at the forefront of their mind but is also adaptable and flexible.
You will have a BSc in Audiology or BAAT parts 1&2, BTEC in MPPM & must have voluntary registration with AHCS (formally RCCP).
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Bsc in Clinical Audiology/ Hearing Therapy or equivalent level of knowledge/ expertise in field. CAC or equivalent post graduate experience. Registered to practice as an Audiologist/ Clinical Scientist with either Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP). Significant post-graduate experience in relevant clinical area Evidence of post graduate CPD Applied theoretical knowledge of the relevant assessment and therapeutic/rehabilitative procedures for the management of audiological or vestibular conditions in adults and/or children. Knowledge of impact of co-morbidities such as global delay or neurological conditions in the management of adults and/or children.
Desirable
MSc in Clinical Audiology/ Hearing Therapy or equivalent Post graduate management/leadership training or experience as supervisor Membership of BAA, BSA
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience in the relevant clinical area and evidence of clinical competency with a complex patient caseload. Specialist knowledge of routine and non-routine diagnostic / therapeutic audiological assessment procedures, their interpretation and their implications for patient management Experience in formulating comprehensive management plans based on case history information and diagnostic test results, where management decisions may or may not be straightforward Experience of working with hearing impaired patients / parents / carers and associated professionals Evidence of participation in clinical audit, research, and / or presentations at scientific meetings.
Desirable
Evidence of financial and stock management
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to work in a team and to independently deliver clinical and non-clinical tasks Ability to work with a level of autonomy to assess, diagnose, differentially diagnose and manage patients and their families. Participation in research and development activities, including audit of clinical outcomes as required Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied caseload, demonstrating good prioritisation and organisational skills Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Ability to monitor outcomes using clinical and non-clinical data Clinically specific skills and abilities:
General (all staff) Essential
Advanced signal processing hearing aids including fitting, verification and evaluation methods
Knowledge required for specific areas: Essential
Cochlear Implant: Theoretical knowledge of cochlear implants Suitability for and potential benefits of cochlear implants Theoretical knowledge of BAHA Suitability for and potential benefits of BAHA
Desirable
Evidence of teaching students and groups of staff Experience of working within the designated specialist area, e.g. paediatrics/CI
Communication Essential
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Fluent English speaker Ability to effectively and accurately communicate sensitive information to staff, patients and relatives Ability to overcome barriers to communication in patients of all ages, especially with the profoundly deaf and patients reliant on sign or language interpreters Able to adapt communication to meet the needs of the situation, including in stressful or conflict clinical and non-clinical situations Ability to effectively communicate highly technical and/or condition related information to patients and/or carers Managing daily communication and interaction with staff and colleagues Good presentation skills at all levels including facilitating patient groups Able to build rapport and credibility with team, senior clinical and managerial colleagues Ability to deal regularly and appropriately with angry and frustrated individuals.
Personal and People Development Essential
Experience in leading staff using motivation and enthusiasm. Experience in managing staff in a hierarchical structure Experience in working within services in line with performance targets Participating in service improvements and clinical audit or services/pathways Experience in participating in appraisal process and setting personal objectives.
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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)