Job summary
- Main area
- Audiology
- Grade
- AFC Band 6
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 407-SURGERY-7153896
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Manor
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Paediatric Audiologist
AFC Band 6
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
An exciting opportunity for two Fixed Term (6 months) Part Time (26.25 hours) Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Audiologists has become available in the Audiology department at Walsall Manor Hospital.
We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about providing high quality care to patients.
Applicants for this post should have a recognised degree in Audiology or BAAT Parts I & II with BTEC in MPPM, or equivalent, and be registered with AHCS/HCPC.
The post holder will carry out all the duties of a senior member of the audiology staff including child hearing assessment and rehabilitation. This post will additionally require the post holder to carry out more specialised testing and habilitation in the paediatric audiology department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to undertake audiological tests on outpatients to inform clinical diagnosis and provide factual reports.
The post holder will act as a role model and undertake clinical supervision, mentoring and training of junior staff. The post holder will be expected to update their own professional knowledge, keeping abreast of new digital hearing aid technology
The post holder will share responsibility for the day to day running of Audiology Department within the requirements laid down by the Head Of Department and will help in providing an efficient service within Walsall Hospitals/clinics.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To perform independently all aspects of routine hearing assessments.
To perform independently all aspects of advanced diagnostic Audiological testing.
To perform all aspects of hearing aid provision to children, including assessment, fitting, verification, repair, rehabilitation and counselling.
To liaise with other primary care professionals to promote effective multi-agency communication.
Developing robust links with local tertiary audiology and ENT services, and other relevant statutory and voluntary agencies.
To communicate outcomes and plan treatments whilst identifying and overcoming barriers to communication. (using persuasion and reassurance as necessary) This may include complex information.
To give talks, provide training and/or demonstrations to other members of health service staff.
To help ensure that statistical information is collected, and that stock control of hearing aids is maintained.
To undertake the receipt/despatch of aural impressions/ear-moulds.
Ensure the availability of up-to-date patient information leaflets
To maintain patient records ensuring that data entered on Audiology Patient Management Systems is accurate and current.
In addition, individual staff have a major role in suggesting and implementing improvement to services and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open ‘no blame’ culture.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Audiology (Hons) or equivalent qualification
- AHCS/HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Membership of BSA and/or BAA
Experience
Essential criteria
- 2 years post qualification experience in an NHS audiology department
- Experience in paediatric behavioural assessment and habilitation
- Experience of working in partnership with schools, other services, statutory and voluntary agencies.
- Experience in working with children with other disabilities.
- Experience in supervising audiologists and supporting staff development.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal skills, the ability to lead, be an effective member of a team, delegate appropriately, solve problems and resolve conflicts sensitively and decisively.
- The ability to prioritise and respond positively to potentially stressful and/or challenging situations.
- The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences
- An ability to promote high quality professional standards.
- Knowledge and competency with all standard audiological test procedures.
- Experience of aiding patients using MCHAS/NHSP/BSA protocols.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tina Harris
- Job title
- Principal Audiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922721172
- Additional information
Extension 7610
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