Band 5 Audiologist

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Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Hampstead, London
Salary
£34,089 - £41,498 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/04/2024 23:59
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.Click on the logo below to see the video of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust valuesJob overviewPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for an audiologist with excellent clinical and organisational skills to join our busy and friendly team based at The Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead. You will offer a patient-centred approach and will have direct involvement in shaping the way that we work on a day-to-day basis. You will be responsible for ensuring that our service users’ needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. We provide a comprehensive range of clinics including:• Diagnostic hearing assessment• Hearing aid fittings • Hearing aid repairs and follow-ups• Diagnostic support for ENTYou will have a qualification in Audiology (BSc or equivalent) and ideally be RCCP registered or be working towards this. For further information and discussion about this post, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Richard Rutkowski (Head of Audiology) on 020 ##### ##### or email #####• Fitting of digital behind-the-ear hearing aids that are Bluetooth compatible• Assessing the hearing of adults with reported hearing difficulties• Providing support to cover adult and paediatric ENT clinics• Using outcome questionnaires to review patient hearing needs• Hearing aid follow ups – both over the phone and in person• Helping with service development work and departmental audits• Training support for our PTP and BSc students within the departmentWorking for our organisationWe facilitate training opportunities that will enable you to advance your skills and qualifications and there is additional scope for assisting with research and service development. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Person specificationRoyal Free World Class ValuesDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust ValuesEducation & QualificationsApplicants should have one of the following : BSc in Audiology/ MSc plus Certificate of Clinical Competence/ BAAT Pt I & IIApplicants should have or be working toward at least one of the following registrations: RCCP, HCPC, AHCSExperienceExperience of working in an NHS / hospital setting providing basic level of diagnostic and rehabilitative care (i.e. one year clinical placement as trainee)Experience of working with PMSs such as Auditbase and CernerExperience of assessing patients with hearing lossExperience of fitting and maintaining NHS hearing aidsExcellent communication tactics both written and oralCommunicates information to patients and relatives using reasoning, persuasion, reassurance, tact and sensitivity; overcoming barriers to understanding when patient’s first language is not EnglishDealing with patients having hearing impairment; patients under stress and their relativesDealing with patients who have on-going medical conditionsAbility to pass on technical and/or condition related information with reassurance for better understanding gaining consent where necessary.Daily communication and interaction with colleagues.SkillsKnowledge of all audiological test procedures relating to hearing assessment and aural rehabilitationAbility to prioritise & work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProof of continuous learning and developmenAbility to learn and assimilate information quicklyAbility to use databasesExcellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detailExcellent patient care practice, being polite, sympathetic, patient and diplomaticKnowledge of Auditbase & CernerAwareness of National and Trust pathway targets (such as 18 week RTT target)Ability to confidently interact and share knowledge with staff at all levelsSpecific requirementsAbility to formulate appropriate care plans and seek further assistance when required.Ability to work on own initiative and take routine decisionsAwareness of budgetary limitation & constraintTo perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptationsGetting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system .If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.Please note:Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person SpecificationOnly those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.Employer certification / accreditation badgesThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name
Richard Rutkowski
Job title
Head of Audiology
Email address
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Telephone number
020 ##### #####
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Address
Recruitment SupportOpen Monday to Friday08:30 am to 17:30pm
Telephone
01629 702338
Please note that jobs marked as 'Restricted' and/or 'open to internal applicants only' apply to both Royal Free London and North Middlesex staff who are currently employed by either organisation. Applicants from these trusts will be treated as internal candidates for these roles. This is to support the ongoing work that is required to plan for the proposed integration of our two organisations .
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