Job summaryThe Audiology service in Lincolnshire is offering an exciting opportunity for a qualified Audiologist to join our team at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual wishing to gain sound experience in a busy and friendly service and who wishes to develop their skills and knowledge further. Support and professional development in special interest areas will be offered by the team of highly qualified Audiologists.
If you're looking for experience in adult and paediatric diagnostic and rehabilitative services, complex services for patients in balance and tinnitus and secondary care ENT this could be the role for you.
Full time hours are available but part time is available.
We are a secondary care based service which means we provide specialist care to patients at our 2 main hospital sites at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital, Boston and 3 further satellite clinic sites. Therefore, you will be expected to cover any one of our clinic sites at any time (traveling expenses are reimbursed).
Good communication skills are essential, together with the skills to provide excellent patient care and make clinical decisions as you will be required to work both solo and as part of a team.
Applicants should possess a BSc Audiology degree or equivalent qualification.
Applicants should be registered or eligible for registration with RCCP/HCPC.
This post is suitable for experienced and newly qualified graduate Audiologists.
Main duties of the jobUndertake full Audiological assessments of patients referred from Direct Access from primary care and ENT. To assist in complex and non-routine cases such as those with multiple disabilities and severe communication difficulties. Performing hearing and auditory function tests to include pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing and speech audiometry.
Take medical histories of patients directly referred from primary care to exclude pathologies requiring a medical opinion.
Carry out examination of the ear by Otoscopy and Video otoscopy in patients including complex cases, to identify the anatomy of an individual's ear, any abnormalities or pathology.Analyse results to determine the next stage of diagnostics required, and to problem solve inconsistent or erroneous findings.
Develop and implement Individual management plans for patients, including complex and routine cases.
Participating in clinical supervision and maintaining their own professional development including knowledge and skills needed to accommodate changes in technology and clinical procedures. They will also assist with specialist clinical tasks and consult with the Audiology Manager on changes to this Job Description.
About usLincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job responsibilitiesWhat should you do next?Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Relevant degree in Audiology or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills & AptitudesEssential- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
DesirablePrevious ExperienceEssential- Awarded a degree including clinical placements
Desirable- Previous experience of working as a qualified Audiologist
Specific RequirementsEssential- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel between hospital sites
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
