Job summary Working full time: 37.5 hours We are looking for one full-time Specialist Practitioner in Audiology to join our multi-skilled team on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. The successful candidate should be able to offer a range of basic and specialist audiological assessment/rehabilitation techniques in adults and paediatrics. Experience in paediatric assessment would be desirable for this role, although training can be provided. The successful candidate will have knowledge/understanding of relevant professional policies and procedures and an up-to-date appropriate record of clinical competence. The successful candidate will also have knowledge of clinical governance, audit and service improvement processes. The post holder will be expected to have professional registration with RCCP/HCPC. The Audiology Service is based at the Countess of Chester Hospital and is delivered by a multi-skilled team of scientists, audiologists, assistant audiologists and administrators. The department delivers a comprehensive adult rehab service including adults with complex needs, tinnitus and hearing therapy services. A full paediatric assessment and rehab service is provided including the Newborn Hearing Screening Team. A diagnostic audiovestibular service is provided and we are a regional centre for Bone Anchored Hearing Aids. Main duties of the job To perform autonomously and take a supervisory role in a broad range of routine and complex technical activities within audiology. Delivering all technical work through skilled performance of a broad range of work and activities, the majority of which are complex and non-routine particularly in the paediatric service. The role requires formulating individualised care plans for individuals with a hearing loss, working within in/out patients, acute and community Audiology, GP direct referrals for hearing aids and domiciliary visits. This role also includes some line management responsibilities and mentoring of junior staff. About us The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations: The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Trust employs over 6258 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 407,000. This includes 357,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000. The Trust is a busy district general hospital and in 2022/2023, there were more than 503,342 patient attendances (inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery. This is an increase of nearly 10,000 compared to the previous year when there were 494,387 patient attendances. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 210-2024-1058 Job locations Countess of Chester Hospital Liverpool Road Chester CH2 1UL Job description Job responsibilities See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £27.50(standard) or £55.50(enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. Job description Job responsibilities See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £27.50(standard) or £55.50(enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Audiology or equivalent. Successful completion of CCC clinical training qualification or equivalent Registration with RCCP or HCPC and hold an up to date CPD portfolio Desirable Study to a higher level is desirable; MSc, advanced course in Audiology, management and/or the HTS or equivalent. Knowledge and Experience Essential Expertise in advanced audiological test procedures and rehabilitation for a specialist field. Knowledge and understanding of relevant professional policies and procedures. Experience of working in a NHS Audiology department. A minimum of 2 years clinical experience post qualification. Experience in training, supervising and mentoring junior staff. Desirable Knowledge of wide range of NHS amplification options, including digital hearing aids, CROS aids and BAHA. Knowledge/experience of advanced specialist fields Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Audiology or equivalent. Successful completion of CCC clinical training qualification or equivalent Registration with RCCP or HCPC and hold an up to date CPD portfolio Desirable Study to a higher level is desirable; MSc, advanced course in Audiology, management and/or the HTS or equivalent. Knowledge and Experience Essential Expertise in advanced audiological test procedures and rehabilitation for a specialist field. Knowledge and understanding of relevant professional policies and procedures. Experience of working in a NHS Audiology department. A minimum of 2 years clinical experience post qualification. Experience in training, supervising and mentoring junior staff. Desirable Knowledge of wide range of NHS amplification options, including digital hearing aids, CROS aids and BAHA. Knowledge/experience of advanced specialist fields 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 Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Countess of Chester Hospital Liverpool Road Chester CH2 1UL Employer's website https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)