This is an exciting opportunity to deliver Audiology services for patients with a wide range of specific and/or additional needs. Counselling and supporting patients with impairments including profound hearing loss, tinnitus and dizziness. Due to the specific nature of the service, there will be learning and training opportunities dependent on clinical experience.
Main duties of the job
To manage, assess and implement independently a comprehensive and complex caseload of patients. To have a highly developed level of clinical expertise and specialist knowledge including individual communication needs. To manage and be responsible for the day-to-day management and organisation of the service being provided in consultation with the Chief Audiologist and Head of Audiology. To work autonomously and as part of a team by undertaking all aspects of the service using a high level of clinical skill in all areas of assessment and rehabilitation for adults, including those with special/complex needs. Participating in community and domiciliary work as required. About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -
BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk) What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What do we stand for? Our
vision
is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our
mission
is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our
care
values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant, there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification
Educational, Qualification and Training
MSc in Rehabilitative Audiology/ Diploma in Hearing Therapy or equivalent experience of counselling and degree/foundation degree in Audiology. RCCP Registration or equivalent. Registered member of professional body (British Academy of Audiology). Specialist qualification in counselling skills. Certificate to teach lipreading to adults. Experience
In-depth knowledge of rehabilitation assessment techniques to use within the specialism of Adults with Learning Disabilities. Assessment & treatment planning for adults with balance disorders. Assessment & treatment planning for adults with learning disabilities. Experience of working with generic and Learning Disabilities patients/clients from culturally diverse backgrounds and working through interpreters. Ability to manage delivery of complex and specialised services using motivational, problem solving, crisis and change management techniques. Undertakes balance testing and acts appropriately on findings. Experience of teaching lip-reading to adults. Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Excellent communication with hearing impaired individuals. Teaching skills for a wide range of levels including junior staff & students. Able to work as a member of a team and autonomously. Car driver with full license. High level of counselling skills. Proficient with sign language. Second language. Special Circumstances
Ability to travel to other sites. 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. £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata.
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To manage, assess and implement independently a comprehensive and complex caseload of patients. To have a highly developed level of clinical expertise and specialist knowledge including individual communication needs. To manage and be responsible for the day-to-day management and organisation of the service being provided in consultation with the Chief Audiologist and Head of Audiology. To work autonomously and as part of a team by undertaking all aspects of the service using a high level of clinical skill in all areas of assessment and rehabilitation for adults, including those with special/complex needs. Participating in community and domiciliary work as required. About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -
BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk) What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What do we stand for? Our
vision
is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our
mission
is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our
care
values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant, there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification
Educational, Qualification and Training
MSc in Rehabilitative Audiology/ Diploma in Hearing Therapy or equivalent experience of counselling and degree/foundation degree in Audiology. RCCP Registration or equivalent. Registered member of professional body (British Academy of Audiology). Specialist qualification in counselling skills. Certificate to teach lipreading to adults. Experience
In-depth knowledge of rehabilitation assessment techniques to use within the specialism of Adults with Learning Disabilities. Assessment & treatment planning for adults with balance disorders. Assessment & treatment planning for adults with learning disabilities. Experience of working with generic and Learning Disabilities patients/clients from culturally diverse backgrounds and working through interpreters. Ability to manage delivery of complex and specialised services using motivational, problem solving, crisis and change management techniques. Undertakes balance testing and acts appropriately on findings. Experience of teaching lip-reading to adults. Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Excellent communication with hearing impaired individuals. Teaching skills for a wide range of levels including junior staff & students. Able to work as a member of a team and autonomously. Car driver with full license. High level of counselling skills. Proficient with sign language. Second language. Special Circumstances
Ability to travel to other sites. 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. £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata.
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