Band 6 Senior Audiologist

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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.

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Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Audiologist to join our Audiology Department at the Royal Free Hospitals NHS Foundation
Trust. The post holder will be based at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals and will help provide a wide range of Audiological services within the
team. The post will be primarily Adult Rehabilitation based with responsibility for managing a complex adult caseload.
The successful post holder will be involved in service development work, including working towards IQIPs accreditation, departmental audits and
will assist junior staff with training and development. The role will also involve mentorship of MSc, PTP and STP students within the department.
Alongside flexible work patterns there is also the opportunity for home working providing a virtual Audiology service to patients.
We hope the successful candidate will be involved in the on-going development of Audiology services within the trust such as tinnitus clinics,
transition clinics and advanced Audiological assessment and rehabilitation clinics.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of a team to provide a comprehensive Audiology and Hearing Therapy service that includes diagnostic and rehabilitation
  services to adults.
  • To conduct domiciliary visits as required.
  • To work within National and local set guidelines and protocols in the Department.
  • The post holder will ensure the delivery of safe and effective routine Audiology
  • Assessment and rehabilitation to adult and patients and assessments of paediatric patients.
  • The post holder must maintain continuous professional development whilst working towards higher levels of professional competence.
  • The post holder will work with the Chief Audiologists and Head of Service to ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained at
  all times.
  • To ensure the department continues to meet national targets.
  • To take an active role in areas of clinical audit, research and clinical governance for the Audiology service and contributing to the development
  of evidence based protocols.
  • To play a lead role in supporting the service to obtain and maintain quality standard accreditation (IQIPS).
  • To guide and mentor junior members of staff in all aspects of clinical governance clinical and
  • The post holder will be responsible for planning and prioritising a number of activities within their own work field on a daily basis, within the
  framework of service delivery priorities as defined by their line manager.

Working for our organisation

We 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 top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Applicants should have at least one of the following: • BSc in Audiology • MSc plus Certificate of Clinical Competence • BAAT Part I & Part II • Or equivalent

Professional Registrations

Essential criteria

• Applicants must have one of the following registrations: • RCCP • HCPC • AHCS

Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantive experience working as an Audiologist in an NHS /hospital setting providing audiology diagnostic and rehabilitative services
• Experience of working with PMSs such as Auditbase and Cerner
• Experience of assessing patients with hearing loss
• Experience of fitting and maintaining NHS hearing aids
• Experience in training students on placements

• Covid-19 Vaccination

  Getting 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.
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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 Specification
• Only 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 badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This 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.

Documents to download

• Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 472.4KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 111.5KB)
• Allied Health Professional - benefits, about RFL, values and governing objectives (PDF, 939.6KB)