Job overview
As a Clinical Scientist you will be responsible for providing high quality clinical work for the Adult Audiology Service ensuring that our service users' needs are fully met. As a centre of excellence you will offer a person-centred approach to their audiological needs.
1. They will provide clinical and advanced audiological, vestibular assessment and aural Rehabilitation services.
2. The post holder will assist in the day to day management of the Audiology Service and to deputise for Clinical Service Leads.
3. The role involves supervision mentoring and training of junior staff and students. The post holder will work with the clinical leads to ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained at all times and must maintain continuous personal professional development whilst working towards higher levels of professional competence
4. The role will include additional responsibilities such as acting as the STP training officer and audit lead.
Main duties of the job
5. To provide clinical and advanced audiological and vestibular assessment services.
6. To provide aural rehabilitation for adults which includes providing counselling to distressed patients about their hearing loss and associated problems, and to have the ability to make decisions about the most appropriate course of treatment for the patients in their care.
7. To be involved in the Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) accreditation process.
8. To be responsible for monitoring the continued professional development for all staff within the Audiology Service.
9. To be responsible for the clinical supervision of trainee and assistant audiologists and other visitors providing instruction/seminars in audiological techniques to trainees studying for professional exams and existing staff.
10. To assist in the day to day management of the Audiology Service.
11. To carry out general duties and maintain a programme of continuing professional development working towards high levels of professional competence.
12. To deputise for Clinical Service Leads.
13. The role will include additional responsibilities such as acting as the STP training officer and audit lead
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
EDUCATION
Essential criteria
14. MSc in Healthcare Science or Clinical Audiology with clinical competency.
15. Specialist training courses and relevant experience.
16. HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
17. Membership of BAA/BSA
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential criteria
18. Ability to initiate and manage service development.
19. Organisation and managerial skills for service provision
20. Skills for analysing and interpreting test results. Applying information to the use and application of appropriate hearing aids
21. Ability to work well independently
22. Excellent interpersonal skills.
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
23. At least 3 years post qualification
24. Highly developed specialist knowledge.
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