The opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual tojoin our friendly, small, hard working team, to provide 12 months maternitycover.
We currently have seven permanentAudiologists, both part time and full time and two assistant Audiologicalpractitioners who are supported by two full time and one part time adminassistants and an admin support manager.
We provide routine and complex care to adults and fit thelatest NHS hearing aid technology.
Weare an adaptable team, with the opportunity to work from home a couple of timesa month, as well as supporting flexible working where ever possible.
Main duties of the job
The department has a wide range of responsibilities,serving two ICBs AQP and NON AQP activity as well as the Acute Trust, with thebulk of the patients seen for community audiology care.
The team provide audiology support for thelocal ENT team, as well as including a full hearing aid service for adults. The team also provide a tinnitus supportservice and a full domiciliary service.
We are based at Crawley Hospital, with satellite clinicsat East Surrey Hospital, Horsham Hospital, Wayside Surgery (Horley) andCaterham Dene Hospital.
The post is to work across all sites, in both hearing aidclinics and ENT support clinics.
The audiology service works hard within the community tosign post for health difficulties, as well as health prevention for ourcommunity.
The team work closely withlocal dementia support services and provide outreach screening clinics forthe more vulnerable communities.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff ownedsocial enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services acrosseast Surrey and parts of West Sussex. Weare looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,First-rate value.
First Community is a great placeto work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to itsfull potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high qualitytraining and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good worklife balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applyingor at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet yourneeds exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needswhere possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on therole.
At First Community we welcomeapplications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants aretreated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral toFirst Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job responsibilities
This postinvolves the provision of diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology services,working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to encompass an Audiology servicefor all ages.
As a member of the teamthe post holder will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of theAudiology Department.
The post holderwill be responsible for a caseload of adult patients.
The post holder will assist withthe training of trainee Audiology staff.
When completing your application please refer to both theApplication Guide and full Job Description & Person Specification - thesecan be found under supporting documents.
Person Specification
Skills
* Self motivated and able to motivate staff and patients.
* Confident and caring approach.
* Knowledge of NHS and non NHS hearing aids.
* Experience in Audiological diagnostic testing.
* Sound knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for the hearing impaired using the latest digital technology.
* Verification of fittings using REM.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.
* Demonstrable clinical experience in one or more of: balance, tinnitus or wax removal.
* Good organisational skills.
* Good working knowledge of Auditbase.
Experience
* Experience of working within an Audiology service.
* Experience in a wide range of clinical Audiology areas.
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting and liaison between acute and community services.
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting and liaison between acute and community services.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of NHS and non NHS hearing aids.
* Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities.
* Awareness of current issues in Audiology.
* Knowledge of AQP and non AQP contract requirements.
Qualifications
* BSc Audiology or equivalent.
* RCCP / AHCS registration.
* Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities.
* BAA membership.
Other
* Understands principles of equality and Diversity.
* Access to a car.
* Works well under pressure.
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.
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