Specialist Paediatric Audiologist | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 May 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £43,742 - £50,056 p.a. pro rata |
| Oriau: | Part time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 June 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Cambridge, CB2 0QQ |
| Cwmni: | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6300278/180-D-244148 |
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We are seeking to appoint two full time Specialist Audiologists to join our busy and friendly team. One post is permanent and one is fixed term for one year.
You will need to be a well-motivated, enthusiastic qualified audiologist. We are an innovative department, providing a comprehensive audiology service. You will join a highly motivated team, committed to providing a high quality service.
Main duties will be in the assessment and habilitation of children with hearing difficulties, on both complex and routine pathways. You must have excellent communication skills with children and parents, and have a desire to find creative and effective solutions for patients with a variety of hearing problems. You will be a competent practitioner and able to work without supervision in the main department and at community clinics. You will be expected to develop specialist expertise although training will be given. There may be opportunities for some adult work, depending on experience. We are a training department and you would be expected to contribute to training junior staff and PTP and STP trainees.
We are particularly looking for candidates with ABR experience. In addition, skills and experience with audiology equipment management and liaison with IT would be of benefit.
1. The provision of a comprehensive audiology service within the context of the wider department
2. Carrying out a range of diagnostic audiological tests
3. Providing audiology assessment to 0-18 year olds across secondary and tertiary tier paediatric services.
4. Providing a comprehensive (re)habilitation service to hearing impaired children and adults using knowledge and experience in the training and supervision of staff
5. Carrying out quality assurance measures including audits and service evaluation projects.
6. Working independently and part of a multidisciplinary paediatric hearing services team.
7. Maintaining own professional knowledge and contribute to the clinical developments of the department.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Applications from new graduates are welcomed as this post offers a great opportunity to consolidate and develop your skills. CUH Audiology is an experienced training centre and you will be mentored and encouraged at this key stage of your career.
There will be a requirement for some Saturday working.
You will have an STP in Audiology or equivalent. RCCP registration is expected.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts who are applying for the fixed term position, can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. There are no restrictions if applying for the permanent post.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th May 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 12th June 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Monday 27 May 2024