Job Type:
Permanent
Job Sector:
Other
Region:
Yorkshire
Location:
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Building 3 White Rose Park Millshaw Park Lane Leeds
Salary:
£46,148 to £52,809 per annum
Posted:
07/11/2024
Recruiter:
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Job Ref:
C9833-312-24
Job Description:
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced paediatric audiologist for a permanent part-time Band 7 position as Paediatric Audiology Team Manager in a busy but friendly community-based paediatric audiology team. The post involves working alongside existing paediatric audiologists and assistant staff at 3 purpose-built audiology test facilities in the city of Leeds. The post holder will lead the team both clinically and operationally under the supervision of the Audiology Service Manager.
Clinically, the role includes carrying out paediatric diagnostic hearing assessments with onward referrals to the hospital ENT and audiology services. Service improvement and development are central to the vision for community paediatric audiology service provision. The post holder will support the service as it works towards IQUIPS accreditation.
The team has monthly meetings that include clinical and child protection supervision topics, which staff are encouraged to contribute to. Line management duties include appraisals, annual leave requests, sickness absence management, disciplinary and performance management. Clinical duties will involve delivering high levels of care to the service’s patients via face-to-face appointments and supporting the team with any clinical queries.
The post holder will also chair the service’s Clinical Governance monthly meeting and share local and national clinical updates. Service improvement duties include implementing any identified additional service offers and supporting pathway development with relevant partners around the city/region. Actively working towards IQUIPS accreditation is also required.
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role. Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.
For more information about this job, please contact Vicky Hodgson at vhodgson1@nhs.net.
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust:
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres, and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high-quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated 'Good', with our Adult Services rated 'Outstanding' for caring.
Perks of the Job:
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk by clicking on the 'Join Our Team' tab.
Right to Work:
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme, or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
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