Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk ) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity for two Fixed Term (6 months) Part Time (26.25 hours) has arisen to work as part of the audiology team providing routine assessment of adults and school age children referred
to the Audiology department at Walsall Manor Hospital.
This will include patients referred directly to audiology via their G.P. or for patientsattending ENT outpatient clinics.
Thispost involves fitting hearing aids and supporting patients in their use as part of their rehabilitation.
The post holder will be expected to provide
services within the hospital, at outreach clinics and in patients’ homes when required.
Main duties of the job
Undertake routine clinical caseloads in Adult Audiology without supervision, at Walsall Manor Hospital and at outreach clinics.
This will include providing Audiology cover for ENT clinics and a full hearing assessment and hearing aid fitting service, to include hearing
assessments, reassessments, fittings, reviews and repairs of NHS hearing aids
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work as part of the audiology team providing routine assessment of adults and referred to the department. This will include
patients referred directly to audiology via their G.P. or for patients attending ENT outpatient clinics.
This post involves fitting hearing aids and supporting patients in their use as part oftheir rehabilitation. The post holder will be expected to provide services within the hospital, at outreach clinics and in patients’ homes whenrequired.
Key Responsibilities
To perform independently all aspects of routine hearing assessments on adults
To perform all aspects of adult hearing aid provision including assessment, fitting, verification, repair, rehabilitation and counselling.
To undertake GP referrals for the provision of hearing aids within the agreed criteria, including onward referral for ENT Consultant assessment.
To liaise with other primary care professionals to promote effective multi-agency communication.
To communicate outcomes and plan treatments whilst identifying and overcoming barriers to communication.
To help ensure that statistical information is collected and that stock control of hearing aids is maintained.
To undertake the receipt/despatch of aural impressions/ear-moulds.
Ensure the availability of up-to-date patient information leaflets
Assist in the reconditioning of hearing aid systems
To maintain patient records ensuring that data entered on Audiology Patient Management Systems is accurate and current.
In addition, individual staff have a major role in suggesting and implementing improvement to services and in exercising professional responsibilityfor both themselves and their peers within an open ‘no blame’ culture
Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc Audiology or equivalent qualification
* AHCS/HCPC Registration
* Membership of BSA and/or BAA
* Knowledge and competency with all standard audiological test procedures.
Skills and Aptitudes
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Counselling skills
Knowledge and Experience
* Evidence of an up-to-date CPD portfolio
* Evidence of clinical experience in an NHS Audiology department
* Experience of aiding and verification using BSA protocols
* Use of AuditBase patient management system
Flexibility
* Flexibility to travel to outreach clinics, care homes and patients homes to provide full range of audiological services.
Other
* Full driving licence and use of car.
Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
** Please Note that this post may be identified as suitable and a preference given for Internal at Risk Employees**
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements.
Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process.
Referee email addresses should be provided on your application form.
Following the closing date, if you have not heard from us within 6 weeks you may assume your application has been unsuccessful.
We reserve the right to close this job early. Interested applicants are therefore advised to apply as early as possible.
If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria then random selection will be applied.
We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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