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Teitl cyflogwr
Senior Audiologist
Band 6
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver Audiology services for patients with a wide range of specific and/or additional needs. Counselling and supporting patients with impairments including profound hearing loss, tinnitus and dizziness.. Due to the specific nature of the service there will be learning and training opportunities dependent on clinical experience.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- To manage, assess and implement independently a comprehensive and complex caseload of patients.
- To have a highly developed level of clinical expertise and specialist knowledge including individual communication needs.
- To manage and be responsible for the day-to-day management and organisation of the service being provided in consultation with the Chief Audiologist and Head of Audiology.
- To work autonomously and as part of a team by undertaking all aspects of the service using a high level of clinical skill in all areas of assessment and rehabilitation for adults, including those with special/complex needs.
- Participating in community and domiciliary work as required.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Manyleb y person
Educational, Qualification and Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- MSc in Rehabilitative Audiology/ Diploma in Hearing Therapy or equivalent experience of counselling and degree/foundation degree in Audiology
- RCCP Registration or equivalent
- Specialist qualification in Balance Rehabilitation
Meini prawf dymunol
- Registered member of professional body (British Academy of Audiology).
- Specialist qualification in counselling skills.
- Management qualification
- Certificate to teach lipreading to adults
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 4 years post qualification – minimum
- In depth knowledge of rehabilitation assessment techniques to use within specialism of Adults with Learning Disabilities.
- Assessment & treatment planning for adults with balance disorders
- Assessment & treatment planning for adults with learning disabilities
- Experience of working with generic and Learning Disabilities patients/clients from culturally diverse backgrounds and working through interpreters.
- Ability to manage delivery of complex and specialised services using motivational, problem solving, crisis and change management techniques.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Undertakes balance testing and act appropriately on findings
- Experience of teaching lip-reading to adults
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent communication with hearing impaired
- Good IT skills esp. Word & Excel
- Excellent organisation skills
- Teaching skills for a wide range of levels including junior staff & students
- Able to work as a member of a team and autonomously
- Car driver with full license
- High level of Counselling skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Proficient with sign language
- Second language
Special Circumstances
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to travel to other sites
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Andrew Perriam
- Teitl y swydd
- Head of Audiology & Hearing Therapy
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07798817473
Rhestr swyddi gyda Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust yn Gwasanaethau gwyddor iechyd neu bob sector