Clinical Research Audiologist

Employer
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location
London
Salary
£51,488 to £57,802 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Closing date
30 May 2024
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Audiologist to join the UCL evidENT Research Team and UCLH Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, in a role comprising of clinical ENT, hearing and balance research and the delivery of high-quality standard audiology care.As a member of evidENT, you will contribute your audiological expertise both in the day-to-day delivery of our varied research study portfolio and in the design and submission processes through which we turn new ideas into active projects.Within the RNENT & EDH Audiology department, you will provide world-class care to patients with a range of audiological conditions, working as part of a well-established team focusing on Adult Diagnostics.Main duties of the jobIn this role, the post holder will be able to:Work with study investigators at multiple stages in the research cycle, including contributing audiological expertise to study design, implementation and later in the cycle to analysis and write-up.Work with study investigators and support staff on various aspects of study deliver, including to identify and recruit study participants, consent participants, provide audiological care and study specific audiology, balance and behavioural assessments.Support investigators and work with the Clinical Research Manager to ensure studies receive the required local approvals and are able to submit their studies to the appropriate regulatory bodies.Contribute to the training of new research staff to the team, and participate in peer networks both within the evidENT team, UCLH BRC Hearing Health Theme, and the clinical division.In addition, they will manage a clinical caseload including:Routine and complex assessment of hearing, balance and tinnitus disorders and interpretation of test results.Comprehensive rehabilitation techniques, including counselling distressed patients / carers about hearing loss and associated problems.Assessing suitability for hearing aid / cochlear implant and carrying out appropriate intervention.Monitoring benefit from intervention and developing appropriate care pathways.About usUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe UCLH Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals (RNENT& EDH) is the largest ear, nose and throat hospital in the UK and Europe's centre for Audiovestibular medicine and research. It is recognised internationally as a centre of excellence, unique in the breadth of knowledge and specialities represented on one site. The hospital forms part of the University UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, providing first class acute and specialist services to patients both locally, nationally and internationally.In this post, you will be joining the evidENT team, an interdisciplinary team of researchers working across the UCLH RNENT& EDH and UCL Ear Institute. The team of research audiologists, research nurses, data managers, trial managers, clinicians and scientists are located across the Ear Institute offices at 91 Gower Street and the RNENT & EDH. You will be working with various team members within evidENT in different capacities, and we work hard to encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, mutual support, sharing and mentoring to make sure everyone feels welcome and well-equipped to contribute high levels of expertise and quality to our growing portfolio.For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssentialBSc (Hons) in Audiology or equivalent (e.g. BAAT, Parts 1 and 2, Dip HE in Audiology, B/Tech Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement qualification).MSc or equivalent qualification in relevant health areaHCPC or RCCP registeredApplied theoretical knowledge of the relevant assessment and therapeutic/rehabilitative procedures for the management of audiological or vestibular conditions in adults and/or childrenCertificate of GCP (Good Clinical Practice)ExperienceEssentialSignificant post-graduate experience in clinical audiology service deliverySubstantial post-graduate experience of working in a clinical research environmentExperience of planning and prioritising own workload under minimal supervision Experience of clinical research administrationKnowledge of Trust research ethics regulationsSkills and AbilitiesEssentialProven effectiveness in working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver clinical and non -clinical tasksDemonstrates ability to prioritise workload, including under pressureDemonstrates ability to work under own initiativeDemonstrates ability to take charge and delegate dutiesDemonstrates evidence of professional developmentProven ability to learn new skills and proceduresIT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Clinical Research specific software, EHR)CommunicationEssentialProven ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writingFluent English speakerAbility to overcome barriers to communication in patients of all ages, especially with the profoundly deaf and patients reliant on sign or language interpretersManaging daily communication and interaction with staff and colleaguesGood presentation skillsAble to build rapport and credibility with team, senior clinical and managerial colleaguesSpecific RequirementsEssentialWillingness to work flexible hours and off - site on occasionAbility to assist all patients groups (such as patients with physical limitations and a variety of complex needs) into and out of sound proofed roomsEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals47-49 Huntley StreetLondonWC1E 6DGAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.309-UCLH-#####-A Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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