Job summary
Employer heading
Paediatric Audiologist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Children’s Hearing Services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital for us to offer a permanent Band 6 at 22.5hrs.
As an IQIPS accredited service we offer the opportunity to work within a highly skilled team and as a qualified audiologist offering you the opportunity to develop, extend your educational & clinical skills as well as participating in clinical audit allowing you to contribute to service development.
A dedicated team of 4 Paediatric Audiologists, 5 Clinical Scientists and 4 Newborn Hearing Screeners, working with Derbyshire Hearing Support (Education) Services, Paediatric Consultant with special interest in aetiological investigations & the ENT Service. Our service provides a range of routine and specialist services including newborn hearing diagnostics, hearing rehabilitation, tinnitus management and APD assessment. Referrals from 0-16 years (19 for young people with complex needs). Clinics at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and at Buxton Health Centre, therefore a car driver with a full current driving licence is essential for this role. (For disabled applicants’ suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed, if necessary). You will need to be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and our service users with respect and seeks to provide a high-quality service.
Main duties of the job
Working as a member of the Children’s Hearing Service the post holder will provide age-appropriate audiological assessments & hearing aid provision/ follow up rehabilitation within the Paediatric Audiologist led service. This will include the provision of information, advice and emotional support to patients and their relatives/carers referred for investigation, diagnosis and treatment.
You will need to have a BSc/MSc in Audiology (or equivalent) and will also need to be AHCS or HCPC registered. Previous experience in NHS Audiology at Band 5 level or above and evidence of ongoing continuing professional development are essential.
Working for our organisation
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trustis situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles. Weserve a population of around 400,000 people, with a workforce of around 5000 staff and is rated “Good” by the CQC.
We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.
Looking to develop your career and you're enthusiastic, motivated with a keen interest in patient & family centred care then we would love to hear from you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Audiology (or equivalent)
- AHCS (RCCP) or HCPC registered
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in Adult Audiology
Desirable criteria
- 5 years post qualification experience
- Experience of working with children
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good oral and written communication, interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of CPD
- Experience of IQIPS accreditation
Personal
Essential criteria
- Professional appearance
- Adaptable to meet service needs
- Good team player
- A car driver with a full current driving licence and own transport is essential
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Proud to CARE
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bev Markham
- Job title
- Children’s Hearing Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01246 516137
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