Please note we will consider part time flexible hours for this role
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity to join our welcoming workforce in audiology. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and clinically excellent audiologist or clinical scientist with exceptional leadership qualities who has an interest in leading and shaping paediatric audiology services in the acute setting.
We have a dedicated paediatric team and are looking to recruit a lead clinician to shape and direct the service.
The position will entail leading and strategic development of the paediatric audiology service in the acute setting and working with colleagues in the community paediatric team.
There's never been a better time to become part of the team as there are lots of opportunities to contribute to our ongoing service improvement. If you are a caring individual, enthusiastic and motivated about providing the best care for our patients then this could be an ideal opportunity for you!
To oversee and participate in paediatric hearing tests, hearing aid provision, diagnostic tests for babies and shape policy and strategic direction for paediatric services in the department. The post holder is expected to demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and organisation ability. In addition to the clinical aspects, service development will be a core aspect of this position. The successful applicant will be able to develop and ratify standard operating procedures based on modern evidenced based practice. They will be able to show clinical leadership by innovating on clinical procedures in terms of outcome measures, quality assurance practices based on current best practice and national protocols. The successful applicant will have experience undertaking ABR for NHSP and understand national and regional guidelines relating to this. CPD is essential and continual reflective practice is encouraged.
About usPlease see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: , or email:
Unlock Tel: ,
email
or complete the
online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows
if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Please note we will consider part time flexible hours for this role
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity to join our welcoming workforce in audiology. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and clinically excellent audiologist or clinical scientist with exceptional leadership qualities who has an interest in leading and shaping paediatric audiology services in the acute setting.
We have a dedicated paediatric team and are looking to recruit a lead clinician to shape and direct the service.
The position will entail leading and strategic development of the paediatric audiology service in the acute setting and working with colleagues in the community paediatric team.
There's never been a better time to become part of the team as there are lots of opportunities to contribute to our ongoing service improvement. If you are a caring individual, enthusiastic and motivated about providing the best care for our patients then this could be an ideal opportunity for you!
To oversee and participate in paediatric hearing tests, hearing aid provision, diagnostic tests for babies and shape policy and strategic direction for paediatric services in the department. The post holder is expected to demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and organisation ability. In addition to the clinical aspects, service development will be a core aspect of this position. The successful applicant will be able to develop and ratify standard operating procedures based on modern evidenced based practice. They will be able to show clinical leadership by innovating on clinical procedures in terms of outcome measures, quality assurance practices based on current best practice and national protocols. The successful applicant will have experience undertaking ABR for NHSP and understand national and regional guidelines relating to this. CPD is essential and continual reflective practice is encouraged.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: , or email:
Unlock Tel: ,
email
or complete the
online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows
if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability