Band 6 - P ermanent Role

“We are looking for an experienced Audiologist providing direct patient care predominantly to our Paediatric population. It is crucial that the post holder works within their sphere of competence and knowledge in relation to Paediatric assessment and rehab pathways, including Auditory Brainstem testing & Transition (16-21yr old). Competency around Adult hearing assessment and rehab is also a requirement. As a training site for BSc Audiology, the post holder will support the students (work-based mentor) other team members. In addition to the clinical role, the post holder will be directly involved in the department quality management process and clinical audit. The post holder will be expected to complete relevant M level modules in relation to the Paediatric role”

• Assisting in the day to day running of the Audiology Service to ensure ENT clinics, outreach clinics and adult/paediatric clinics operate effectively with good clinical outcomes.
• Assisting the Lead Paediatric Audiologist in the provision of the Paediatric service and ensuring national guidelines are adhered to
• To complete Diagnostic Auditory Brainstem testing/Diagnostic Oto Acoustic Emissions for patients referred via NHSP or Paediatric Dept and ensuring a robust care plan is in place to support patient/carers and their families
• To complete both routine and complex hearing assessments for the paediatric population in both Lead Audiologist and Senior Audiologist led clinics
• Responsibility for the provision of the Transition service (16-21yr old) in conjunction with the Lead Paediatric Audiologist and ensuring national guidelines are adhered to
• Working independently providing a specialist diagnostic and rehabilitative service for adults and paediatric patients, including those with physical or learning difficulties.
• Responsibility for management of own patients, formulating and delivering care plans for both adults and paediatrics
• Fitting Hearing Aids to adults and paediatric patients including rehabilitation and support to the patient/carers and their families

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

• Assisting in the day to day running of the Audiology Service to ensure ENT clinics, outreach clinics and adult/paediatric clinics operate effectively with good clinical outcomes.
• Assisting the Lead Paediatric Audiologist in the provision of the Paediatric service and ensuring national guidelines are adhered to
• To complete Diagnostic Auditory Brainstem testing/Diagnostic Oto Acoustic Emissions for patients referred via NHSP or Paediatric Dept and ensuring a robust care plan is in place to support patient/carers and their families
• To complete both routine and complex hearing assessments for the paediatric population in both Lead Audiologist and Senior Audiologist led clinics
• Responsibility for the provision of the Transition service (16-21yr old) in conjunction with the Lead Paediatric Audiologist and ensuring national guidelines are adhered to
• Working independently providing a specialist diagnostic and rehabilitative service for adults and paediatric patients, including those with physical or learning difficulties.
• Responsibility for management of own patients, formulating and delivering care plans for both adults and paediatrics
• Fitting Hearing Aids to adults and paediatric patients including rehabilitation and support to the patient/carers and their familie