Overview
To lead all aspects of the adult rehabilitative audiology work of the Department and to act as Deputy to the Head of Service.
Responsibilities
1. The provision of a comprehensive adult rehabilitative audiology service within the context of the wider department.
2. Responsibility for all operational planning and clinical outcomes within the adult rehabilitative service.
3. Policy decision making and strategic leadership of the adult hearing team.
4. Responsibility for all aspects of specialist adult hearing services:
o Single-sided deafness clinic
o Severe-profound hearing loss clinic
5. Responsible for quality across the adult rehabilitation team and meeting the requirements for IQIPS accreditation programme.
6. Provision of advice on equipment and development.
7. To work with and deputise for the Head of Service. To lead in all aspects of service management for Audiology in consultation with the Head of Service.
8. Service-orientated research and development.
9. Promotion of the Audiology service to related professions and across the East of England region.
Role and Expectations
We need an able and experienced audiologist or clinical scientist to develop this service to maintain CUH Audiology as a flagship service. You will be organised and efficient and have a track record of service developments and promoting service oriented-research. You will have extensive clinical experience with good knowledge of the underpinning evidence. You will be experienced in promoting good practice within your service and beyond.
In this role, you will be responsible for the clinical outcomes of the adult hearing team and for demonstrating quality and driving service efficiencies.
In addition to leading the adult rehabilitation team, this post requires you to act as deputy for the Head of Service across the wider Audiology team and hence includes significant leadership responsibility. It is expected that you will already have gained some experience in leading a team and be able to demonstrate the necessary skills and attributes. You will be an able communicator both within your team and with other disciplines and professional groups.
Qualifications
We are in IQIPS accredited tertiary service.
You will have at least a BSc or MSc in Audiology or equivalent and will already have gained experience in a clinical setting. RCCP/HPC registration is expected.
About the Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people\'s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
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