Overview
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Job Summary
Gateshead NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a full time Audiologist at Band 6 level. This is a small but busy department with innovative ideas to improve the patient's experience. We are committed to providing the highest standard of hearing care to the local population offering one-stop assessment and fitting to the majority of our patients. We work closely with the ENT Department and offer a range of diagnostic services. We have an extensive Children's and Young Person's Audiology service providing diagnostic and rehabilitative care for patients from birth until they exit full time education.
Your key area of performance would be the provision of high quality patient centred hearing assessment and rehabilitation packages to our service users. We offer a range of flexible working arrangements and you will participate in a roster that may include some weekend working.
Responsibilities
* Provision of high quality patient centered audiological care to our service users, including diagnostic assessment and the design and implementation of individual care packages.
* Assist with the day to day running of the Audiology department and provide supervision/mentorship for students and junior team members.
* Organises and participates in delivering training to multi-professional groups including junior staff and degree students on placement from local universities.
* Assist with the daily operational management of the department and workforce.
* Communicates complex information and condition related information to patients, relatives and carers, including sensitive support and counselling as needed.
About Us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and other Gateshead sites. The organisation values Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect and Engagement and supports staff wellbeing through programmes such as Balance.
Job Details
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Qualifications
* Essential: BSc Audiology or equivalent
* Registration: Registered / registration applied for
* Experience: 3+ years qualified experience; significant experience with Adult and Paediatric Audiology; experience of leadership
* IT Skills: Hospital PMS, Audiology PMS, Microsoft packages, diagnostic and rehab software
* Quality and Governance: Audit experience
Desirable
* Mentorship / teaching qualification
* M level study
* Research experience
Other
* Disclosure and Barring Service checks are required
* UK professional registration is required
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