Lead Paediatric Audiologist inCarlisle inCarlisle PUBLISHED
FRI 6 DEC 2024
The role emphasises both clinical practice and service development, requiring the ability to establish and ratify standard operating procedures and innovate clinical procedures according to national guidelines. Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills, undergo CPD, and possess experience with Automated Brainstem Response (ABR) testing. The Trust offers benefits such as a competitive NHS pension, a flexible working scheme, and opportunities for professional development, making this an attractive opportunity for those passionate about paediatric audiology care.
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.
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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.
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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
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