Deputy Clinical Lead - Audiology
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2259 (88% match) is an eligible occupation, and The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Our Audiology department has recently launched a new clinical structure and has undergone an exciting service transformation. With a focus on establishing robust governance processes alongside modernising patient pathways and introducing innovative approaches to improve patient care, the service is committed to providing the highest quality audiology service. We are now seeking motivated and forward-thinking Advanced Clinical Audiologists to join our dynamic team to lead one or more clinical areas of practice, and contribute to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, in the Newcastle and Northumberland areas.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an independent advanced clinical audiologist,taking primary responsibility for leading one or more specialised clinical areas of practice, whilst assisting to ensure that professional and clinical standards are maintained.
They will provide first-line management of the clinic on a day-to-day basis and act as a point of contact for less experienced staff, in particular for complex and non-routine cases.
The clinical caseload for this post includes both routine and complex cases such as those with multiple disabilities and severe communication difficulties which may be required to be discussed with multidisciplinary teams within the service and the wider Trust.
The post holder would lead, support and actively participate in service change programmes, service monitoring, evaluation and audit, andwould support and lead in areas of research, audit and development.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc in Audiology or equivalent
- Completed relevant professional training (e.g. Audiology Practitioner Training Programme, BAAT part 1 & 2, STP or CAC)
- Registered with the AHCS as a Clinical Physiologist/Audiologist, or HCPC as a Clinical Scientist
Desirable
- MSc in Audiology
- STP in audiology or HTS specialist modules
- Management qualification or experience
- Mentorship qualification
- British Sign language qualification
- Membership of BSA/BAA
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge as required for a specialist area of audiology service (through clinical experience and study of MSc-level modules or equivalent, for example)
- Comprehensive experience as a Senior Audiologist including specialist audiology assessment, and rehabilitation, working with a complex patient caseload
- Experience of training others, and supporting/mentoring staff with developing their skills and knowledge
- Experience of service development and audit projects
- Evidence of commitment to continuous professional and personal development
Desirable
- Experience of developing and implementing research proposals
- Experience of working independently in outlying clinics
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to include ability to communicate with the hearing impaired and carers in emotional states
- Proven leadership skills with experience of service change and practice development
- Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating effectively with colleagues across the Trust to successfully lead on and implement service improvement and pro-actively and positively contributing to a good team culture
About the employer
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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