An exciting opportunity has arisen within Children's Hearing Services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital for us to offer a permanent Band 6 at 22.5hrs.
As an IQIPS accredited service, we offer the opportunity to work within a highly skilled team as a qualified audiologist, allowing you to develop and extend your educational & clinical skills while participating in clinical audit to contribute to service development.
A dedicated team of 4 Paediatric Audiologists, 5 Clinical Scientists, and 4 Newborn Hearing Screeners work with Derbyshire Hearing Support (Education) Services, Paediatric Consultant with a special interest in aetiological investigations & the ENT Service. Our service provides a range of routine and specialist services including newborn hearing diagnostics, hearing rehabilitation, tinnitus management, and APD assessment. Referrals are accepted from 0-16 years (19 for young people with complex needs). Clinics are held at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Buxton Health Centre; therefore, a car driver with a full current driving licence is essential for this role. (For disabled applicants, suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed, if necessary). You will need to be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients, and our service users with respect and seeks to provide a high-quality service.
Main duties of the job
Working as a member of the Children's Hearing Service, the post holder will provide age-appropriate audiological assessments & hearing aid provision/follow-up rehabilitation within the Paediatric Audiologist led service. This will include the provision of information, advice, and emotional support to patients and their relatives/carers referred for investigation, diagnosis, and treatment.
You will need to have a BSc/MSc in Audiology (or equivalent) and 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 also close to Sheffield, Derby, and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles. We serve a population of around 400,000 people, with a workforce of around 5000 staff and is 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.
Looking to develop your career and are enthusiastic, motivated with a keen interest in patient & family-centred care? Then we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
BSc Audiology (or equivalent) AHCS (RCCP) or HCPC registered
Experience
Essential
Experience of working in Adult Audiology
Desirable
5 years post-qualification experience Experience of working with children
Skills
Essential
Good oral and written communication, interpersonal skills
Desirable
Evidence of CPD Experience of IQIPS accreditation
Personal
Essential
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
Essential
Proud to CARE
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
166-FC-6842623 #J-18808-Ljbffr
As an IQIPS accredited service, we offer the opportunity to work within a highly skilled team as a qualified audiologist, allowing you to develop and extend your educational & clinical skills while participating in clinical audit to contribute to service development.
A dedicated team of 4 Paediatric Audiologists, 5 Clinical Scientists, and 4 Newborn Hearing Screeners work with Derbyshire Hearing Support (Education) Services, Paediatric Consultant with a special interest in aetiological investigations & the ENT Service. Our service provides a range of routine and specialist services including newborn hearing diagnostics, hearing rehabilitation, tinnitus management, and APD assessment. Referrals are accepted from 0-16 years (19 for young people with complex needs). Clinics are held at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Buxton Health Centre; therefore, a car driver with a full current driving licence is essential for this role. (For disabled applicants, suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed, if necessary). You will need to be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients, and our service users with respect and seeks to provide a high-quality service.
Main duties of the job
Working as a member of the Children's Hearing Service, the post holder will provide age-appropriate audiological assessments & hearing aid provision/follow-up rehabilitation within the Paediatric Audiologist led service. This will include the provision of information, advice, and emotional support to patients and their relatives/carers referred for investigation, diagnosis, and treatment.
You will need to have a BSc/MSc in Audiology (or equivalent) and 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 also close to Sheffield, Derby, and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles. We serve a population of around 400,000 people, with a workforce of around 5000 staff and is 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.
Looking to develop your career and are enthusiastic, motivated with a keen interest in patient & family-centred care? Then we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
BSc Audiology (or equivalent) AHCS (RCCP) or HCPC registered
Experience
Essential
Experience of working in Adult Audiology
Desirable
5 years post-qualification experience Experience of working with children
Skills
Essential
Good oral and written communication, interpersonal skills
Desirable
Evidence of CPD Experience of IQIPS accreditation
Personal
Essential
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
Essential
Proud to CARE
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
166-FC-6842623 #J-18808-Ljbffr
