Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Children's Hearing Services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital for a permanent Band 6 position at 22.5 hours per week. As an IQIPS accredited service, we offer the opportunity to work within a highly skilled team as a qualified audiologist. This role allows you to develop and extend your educational and clinical skills while participating in clinical audits to contribute to service development. Our dedicated team consists of 4 Paediatric Audiologists, 5 Clinical Scientists, and 4 Newborn Hearing Screeners. We collaborate with Derbyshire Hearing Support (Education) Services, a Paediatric Consultant with a special interest in aetiological investigations, and the ENT Service. Our service provides a range of routine and specialist services including newborn hearing diagnostics, hearing rehabilitation, tinnitus management, and APD assessment for referrals from ages 0-16 years (19 for young people with complex needs). Clinics are held at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Buxton Health Centre; therefore, a full current driving licence is essential for this role. Alternative arrangements may be agreed for disabled applicants, if necessary. You will need to be a compassionate and accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients, and service users with respect and strives to provide a high-quality service. Main Duties of the Job
As a member of the Children's Hearing Service, the post holder will provide age-appropriate audiological assessments and hearing aid provision/follow-up rehabilitation within the Paediatric Audiologist-led service. This includes providing information, advice, and emotional support to patients and their relatives/carers referred for investigation, diagnosis, and treatment. Qualifications
You will need to have a BSc/MSc in Audiology (or equivalent) and must be AHCS or HCPC registered. Previous experience in NHS Audiology at Band 5 level or above and evidence of ongoing continuing professional development are essential. About Us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is close to Sheffield, Derby, and Nottingham, offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles. We serve a population of around 400,000 people with a workforce of around 5,000 staff and are rated 'Good' by the CQC. We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long-term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high-quality services and excellent patient care. If you are looking to develop your career and are enthusiastic, motivated, with a keen interest in patient and family-centred care, we would love to hear from you. Job Responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and the main responsibilities and duties along with the required criteria. Person Specification
Experience
Experience of working in Adult Audiology Experience of working with children Skills
Good oral and written communication, interpersonal skills Evidence of CPD Experience of IQIPS accreditation Personal Attributes
Professional appearance Adaptable to meet service needs Good team player A car driver with a full current driving licence and own transport is essential Trust Values
Proud to CARE 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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An exciting opportunity has arisen within Children's Hearing Services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital for a permanent Band 6 position at 22.5 hours per week. As an IQIPS accredited service, we offer the opportunity to work within a highly skilled team as a qualified audiologist. This role allows you to develop and extend your educational and clinical skills while participating in clinical audits to contribute to service development. Our dedicated team consists of 4 Paediatric Audiologists, 5 Clinical Scientists, and 4 Newborn Hearing Screeners. We collaborate with Derbyshire Hearing Support (Education) Services, a Paediatric Consultant with a special interest in aetiological investigations, and the ENT Service. Our service provides a range of routine and specialist services including newborn hearing diagnostics, hearing rehabilitation, tinnitus management, and APD assessment for referrals from ages 0-16 years (19 for young people with complex needs). Clinics are held at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Buxton Health Centre; therefore, a full current driving licence is essential for this role. Alternative arrangements may be agreed for disabled applicants, if necessary. You will need to be a compassionate and accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients, and service users with respect and strives to provide a high-quality service. Main Duties of the Job
As a member of the Children's Hearing Service, the post holder will provide age-appropriate audiological assessments and hearing aid provision/follow-up rehabilitation within the Paediatric Audiologist-led service. This includes providing information, advice, and emotional support to patients and their relatives/carers referred for investigation, diagnosis, and treatment. Qualifications
You will need to have a BSc/MSc in Audiology (or equivalent) and must be AHCS or HCPC registered. Previous experience in NHS Audiology at Band 5 level or above and evidence of ongoing continuing professional development are essential. About Us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is close to Sheffield, Derby, and Nottingham, offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles. We serve a population of around 400,000 people with a workforce of around 5,000 staff and are rated 'Good' by the CQC. We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long-term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high-quality services and excellent patient care. If you are looking to develop your career and are enthusiastic, motivated, with a keen interest in patient and family-centred care, we would love to hear from you. Job Responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and the main responsibilities and duties along with the required criteria. Person Specification
Experience
Experience of working in Adult Audiology Experience of working with children Skills
Good oral and written communication, interpersonal skills Evidence of CPD Experience of IQIPS accreditation Personal Attributes
Professional appearance Adaptable to meet service needs Good team player A car driver with a full current driving licence and own transport is essential Trust Values
Proud to CARE 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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