Job overview
We have an opportunity for a Band 7 Specialised Audiologist at Harrogate Hospital.
The role will involve:
1. Providing an expert clinical audiological, diagnostic and rehabilitation service for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and hyperacusis.
2. Communication of more complex information with respect to rehabilitation for adults who present with obscure auditory symptoms related to their hearing problems, which are more complex or non-specific.
Main duties of the job
Auditory Rehabilitation
3. Assess the general auditory (re)habilitative needs of hearing-impaired adults with respect to their audiological status, communication skills and social needs.
4. Formulate appropriate management strategies for adults based on this information, including advising patients on communication strategies, hearing aids (including appropriate referral to the cochlea implant clinic), assistive listening devises, providing lip reading and auditory training where appropriate.
5. Undertake aural impressions for adults working within national and Departmental protocols
6. Assess the benefit derived from hearing aids using subjective and objective measures including information methods, appropriate questionnaires, and insertion gain measurements.
7. Provide ongoing assessment and maintenance for adult hearing-impaired patients.
8. Provide tinnitus support (training will be provided if needed).
Diagnostic Audiological Assessment
9. Perform pure tone, impedance, and speech audiometry testing, advising patients and referring clinicians on management plans based on information obtained from these as appropriate.
10. Perform more advanced test procedures.
11. Recommend further investigations as required, either referring to the appropriate member of staff or carrying out the procedures if appropriately trained.
12. Maintain practical knowledge of other forms of Audiological testing (steady state and distortion products).
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
· Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
· 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
· A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
· A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
· Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
· NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
· An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
· Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
13. Experience in specialist role, including the management of a range of specialist conditions, with substantial evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision.
14. Evidence of ability to lead and act as an authority on the management of complex clinical presentations in specialist area.
15. Substantial experience of assessment and provision of specialist equipment
16. Significant experience of delivering clinical treatment within specialist area.
17. In-depth understanding of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
Desirable criteria
18. Highly experienced in the identification and use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
19. Highly developed specialist clinical skills within relevant area
20. Significant experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area.
21. Evidence of having led the delivery of relevant audit/research projects.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
22. AHCS (RCCP) Registered or HCPC registered clinical scientist.
23. Evidence of relevant CPD activities
24. Post graduate qualification relevant to post and clinical specialty
25. Evidence of significant post graduate training within specialist area.
Desirable criteria
26. Practice placement supervisor qualification.
27. Evidence of enhanced communication skills and the ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to specialty.
28. Evidence of significant personal development in relevant specialist area
29. Knowledge of and experience of auditbase