Job summary
Applications are invited for the role of Paediatric Audiology Deputy Service Lead. We are looking for a highly experienced Paediatric Audiologist to join our forward thinking and friendly Audiology Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

The department holds IQIPS accreditation and the post holder will be responsible for the quality assurance of the Paediatric Audiology Service, ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high quality care.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be a highly experienced specialised paediatric audiologist who will provide paediatric audiological evaluation and rehabilitation, including aetiological investigations.
• They will be involved in managing the operation of the Paediatric Audiology Service.
• The post holder will provide clinical supervision and training to junior members of staff, work autonomously, should show initiative and manage own caseload
• The post holder should already hold, or be working towards Clinical Scientist registration with the HCPC or registration with the AHCS.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential

• Clinical Registration
• MSc or equivalent
• 1st / 2nd class Hons degree or equivalent
• Paediatric audiology qualification or training

Desirable

• PhD
• On Higher Specialist Scientist register
• Leadership qualification

Experience
Essential

• Proven experience in specialist area.
• Experience of training Scientific, Medical and technical staff.
• High level of knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject.
• Evidence of active CPD

Desirable

• Ability to learn from experience.
• Peer reviewed research publications

Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential

• High level of technical competence and ability to supervise staff in specialist service
• Knowledge of current trends in Audiology provision.
• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software

Desirable

• Ability to carry out development projects
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to develop personal IT skills as required.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.