Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Specialty Manager to join our Audiology Department at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford.  If you thrive on working in a busy environment, have good organisation skills and have experience in communicating with professionals and the public then this is the job for you!

The postholder will be supporting the day-to-day management of Administrative services within the Audiology service and work closely with clinicians/administrators to ensure RTT and diagnostic waiting times are met.  

They’ll attend SBU and divisional meetings to represent the Head of Service and assist in the preparation of operational reports.  

Main duties of the job

This post will support the day-to-day operational management of one or more SBUs.

They’ll take responsibility in investigating complaints and incidents and production of governance reports. During contact with the public they will be representing the department in a professional manner, be deaf aware and work efficiently in a busy and demanding environment.  

The RSCH Audiology department is a progressive department where our patients, quality of service, research, education and training are priority.  
We provide a comprehensive audiology service including a diagnostic and rehabilitation service for children/adults, Baha service, Vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation service, Tinnitus and Hyperacousis service and the provision of private hearing aids.  

The postholder will have the opportunity to develop their skills, help develop the service, interact with students and be part of a friendly, supportive and highly professional team. 

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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