Job summary Come and join our friendly department in a beautiful part of the country Following the departure of one of the team, we have a key vacancy in this award winning and IQIPS accredited service. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent clinical knowledge and skills to lead our adult rehabilitation audiology service. The post-holder will be responsible for the audiological management of adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders including personally managing a caseload of complex cases. She or he will also be responsible for leading the service on a day-to-day basis, liaising with other professionals across the area to ensure high quality outcomes for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders, and joining the leadership team to provide governance and strategy for the service. This is an exciting time to join us, with the planned relocation of a large part of the service to purpose-built accommodation in the Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre next autumn. For the right person and circumstances, a relocation package is available. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification. Main duties of the job Job Purpose: 1. Adult rehab team leader 2. Provides expert clinical service in rehabilitation of adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders 3. Undertakes clinical supervision and training of staff and trainees 4. Provides leadership, governance and strategic direction for adult audiology services About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year £53,755 - £60,504 Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Job share, Compressed hours Reference number 216-AM-S6980973 Job locations Audiology Department, Level 7, Derriford Hospital Derriford Road PLYMOUTH PL6 8DH Job description Job responsibilities PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY see Job description document for full details. Clinical Duties Rehabilitation duties Take social histories and listening needs assessments in adults, including those with highly complex needs and balance disorders, and occasionally children, and combine these with diagnostic test results to develop the necessary individual management plans Take accurate aural impressions of adults, including those with abnormal ear canals such as mastoid cavities, and occasionally children Modify ear moulds using the range of laboratory equipment available Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with an understanding of when these can not be adhered to: o Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needs assessment and diagnostic test results o Accurately fit digital hearing aids to adults using real ear/probe microphone measurements o Follow-up to enable fine tuning of digital hearing aids based on objective and subjective assessments of benefit and onward referral to other specialist services Provide counselling to patients and parents/carers regarding the nature and extent of any hearing loss, and the options on how this could be managed Manage distressed or angry patients sensitively, especially when disclosing test results and management options Provide audiological management to patients with significant co-morbidities, including mental health problems and learning difficulties Ensure patients and parents/carers are fully aware of the use of any devices issued Fault finding to provide a timely hearing aid repair service Manage complex cases, including taking referrals from junior and specialist staff With the specialist staff, take a leading role in the vestibular rehabilitation service Provide expert advice to other staff, including wards, health visitors and ENT Ensure timely onward referral to specialist services when required, such as cochlear implants or community mental health Take a lead in safeguarding vulnerable adults within the audiology service Job description Job responsibilities PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY see Job description document for full details. Clinical Duties Rehabilitation duties Take social histories and listening needs assessments in adults, including those with highly complex needs and balance disorders, and occasionally children, and combine these with diagnostic test results to develop the necessary individual management plans Take accurate aural impressions of adults, including those with abnormal ear canals such as mastoid cavities, and occasionally children Modify ear moulds using the range of laboratory equipment available Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with an understanding of when these can not be adhered to: o Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needs assessment and diagnostic test results o Accurately fit digital hearing aids to adults using real ear/probe microphone measurements o Follow-up to enable fine tuning of digital hearing aids based on objective and subjective assessments of benefit and onward referral to other specialist services Provide counselling to patients and parents/carers regarding the nature and extent of any hearing loss, and the options on how this could be managed Manage distressed or angry patients sensitively, especially when disclosing test results and management options Provide audiological management to patients with significant co-morbidities, including mental health problems and learning difficulties Ensure patients and parents/carers are fully aware of the use of any devices issued Fault finding to provide a timely hearing aid repair service Manage complex cases, including taking referrals from junior and specialist staff With the specialist staff, take a leading role in the vestibular rehabilitation service Provide expert advice to other staff, including wards, health visitors and ENT Ensure timely onward referral to specialist services when required, such as cochlear implants or community mental health Take a lead in safeguarding vulnerable adults within the audiology service Person Specification Qualifications Essential MSc in Audiological Science or equivalent accredited learning STP/CAC or equivalent accredited post-graduate training Registration as either a clinical scientist (audiology) or as a clinical physiologist (audiology) Desirable Qualification in management or equivalent accredited training Knowledge and experience Essential Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience in all aspects of general audiology Highly specialised proven knowledge and demonstrable experience in adult rehabilitative audiology Previous demonstrable experience of staff management, training and development Desirable Previous demonstrable experience of line management Aptitude and abilities Essential Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels. Effective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals Desirable Proven track record in service development or clinical research Person Specification Qualifications Essential MSc in Audiological Science or equivalent accredited learning STP/CAC or equivalent accredited post-graduate training Registration as either a clinical scientist (audiology) or as a clinical physiologist (audiology) Desirable Qualification in management or equivalent accredited training Knowledge and experience Essential Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience in all aspects of general audiology Highly specialised proven knowledge and demonstrable experience in adult rehabilitative audiology Previous demonstrable experience of staff management, training and development Desirable Previous demonstrable experience of line management Aptitude and abilities Essential Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels. Effective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals Desirable Proven track record in service development or clinical research Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Address Audiology Department, Level 7, Derriford Hospital Derriford Road PLYMOUTH PL6 8DH Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)