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Job summary

Main area
Audiology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
12 months (Fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours may be worked over 4 or 5 days)
Job ref
320-SURG-0964
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/07/2024 23:59
Interview date
07/08/2024

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Audiologist

Band 5

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover

The adult Audiology department at Royal Derby Hospital are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Audiologist to work within our friendly, busy Audiology Department across a number of our Southern Derbyshire sites (mainly based in Derby). 

We are a complex only service and therefore provide more opportunities to expand your knowledge and work with a more varied cohort of patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join our Adult Team of Audiologists to provide a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative service which will include working with patients with more complex audio-vestibular issues. The department also works closely with and provides support for ENT clinics. 

You will be expected to work across a number of sites, so a willingness to travel/access to a motor vehicle is essential.

A willingness to undertake further training is essential, in house training and full clinical supervision will be supported by the department. 

Closing date of applications: 24th July 2024

Interview date:  7th August 2024

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together 

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. 

In return we will offer: 

  • A variety of flexible working options 
  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development 
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. 
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes 

Key Facts about our Trust: 

  • Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily 
  • We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust – over 3,300 per week 
  • An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day – 6th largest in the country 
  • Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily. 
  • We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres 
  • We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres 
  • We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. 

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Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Qualified Audiologist - (BSc Audiology)
  • BSc/MSc in Audiology or HND with BAA Examinations Parts I and II or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrable post qualification experience
  • British Sign Language qualification 2 Relevant specialist clinical training

State Registration

Essential criteria
  • Registered with HCPC or RCCP
Desirable criteria
  • Member of BAA or BSA

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Clinical placement completed
Desirable criteria
  • Post graduate clinical experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jonathan Butler
Job title
Head of Adult Audiology (Derby)
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 786564
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