Job summary
The Hearing Services Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary is looking for a suitably qualified audiologist to work within their busy department. The department is looking for highly motivated, naturally talented and outgoing audiologist to join their friendly and dynamic team.

The post will involve working in a variety of clinical settings. The workload will involve working across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The applicant must be flexible enough to travel the required distance to all clinical sites.

Applicants should have a BSc Audiology Honours degree or equivalent and have had at least one years experience working within a Hearing Services department.

Main duties of the job
The successful individual will be responsible for delivering comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative services for adults, in a variety of clinical settings. The workload will involve working across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

The new audiologist will be given the opportunity to undertake rehabilitation and vestibular work within the department, as well as being offered the opportunity to undertake some research as required.

About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job responsibilities

• To assist in the day-to-day running of the department to provide an efficient and effective service and take responsibility when required.
• To act as a representative of the Hearing Services department, be professional at all times and ensure effective communication and co-operation with all our users.
• To perform and supervise a wide range of duties both administrative and technical in order to achieve and maintain a high standard of patient care.
• To supervise the work of trainee and junior audiologist and provide instruction / seminars in audiological techniques to trainees studying for professional examinations including the BSc in Audiology.
• To perform fitting of digital hearing aids, assessments and fitting of Bone Anchored Hearing Aids.
• To assist in the day-to-day running of the department to provide an efficient and effective service and take responsibility when required
• To assist in the balance clinic and undertake many aspects of vestibular testing including Posturography, VNG and Caloric testing.
• To undertake a wide range of audiological tests on adults at the LRI and outlying clinics.
• To undertake direct referral assessments for Hearing Aids using MHAS protocols including GHABP and real ear measurement.
• To undertake first line quality monitoring and control, and to provide statistical information as required. To assist the paediatric audiologist in paediatric assessments including distraction and visual response audiometry.
• To evaluate and assist with the management of Tinnitus.
• Responsible for maintaining up to date skills, knowledge and competence, and awareness of professional issues.
• Undertake specialist education training as required that will allow health care to be delivered to the user through new ways of working.
• To take specific responsibilities for extra duties as agreed by Hearing Services Manager, and perform any other duties that may be reasonably requested.

(please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role).

Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential

• oBSc in Audiology or equivalent
• oBAAT part 1 and 2
• oEvidence of Continuing Professional development or evidence of reflective profile
• oSatisfactory attendance records throughout training period
• oWillingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance

Desirable

• oRCCP Registration
• oExperience of using Practice Navigator Patient Management system
• oExperience of using Unity systems, Genie & Connex, Target hearing aid fitting software

Experience
Essential

• oAt least 12 months practical experience
• oEvidence of experience of competence of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiological procedures.

Desirable

• oExperience of vestibular function tests
• oExperience of paediatric testing
• oExperience of providing Domiciliary service

Communication and relationship skills
Essential

• oDemonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
• oAbility to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting
• oAble to maintain accurate patient records
• oUnderstands confidentiality and data protection requirements in relation to own professional practice and in the supervision of others
• oAble to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions

Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential

• oBasic Knowledge of IT
• oAbility to act autonomously within the scope of the role
• oDemonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working

Desirable

• oEvidence of a role in new ways of working

Skills
Essential

• oDemonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
• oGood understanding of clinical governance
• oAbility to effectively problem solve

Professional Development
Essential

• oOn-going personal development
• oParticipates in formal and informal teaching
• oRecognises own limitations

Desirable

• oEvidence of extended and further, external training

ResourceUtilisation
Desirable

• oDemonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role
Essential

• oDriving licence and access to a motor vehicle in order to attend outlying clinics

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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).

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).