We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Audiologists looking to develop their careers.
We have full or part time posts available and the successful post holder will work within the team environment at the Royal Hospital and surrounding North Derbyshire clinics.
At interview applicants should be able to discuss their interest in one of the following areas:
Support and management for patients with severe to profound hearing loss
Support and management for patients with tinnitus
Support and management for non-routine hearing aid patients
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will assist in the provision and advancement of Audiological services as well as providing diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology across North Derbyshire. Applicants must possess a BSc in Audiology or equivalent. Experience of working within a modernised NHS hearing aid service is essential. Previous experience at Band 6 level and evidence of management and leadership skills are desirable but not essential. We are a progressive team and encourage personal development, providing training as required. This post will require Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the late queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
* BSc Audiology or equivalent
* Able to register as a qualified practitioner
Desirable
* Registered as a qualified practitioner
* Post qualification training within the Audiology field
* Training qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Smart appearance
* Approachable
* Reliable
* Flexible
* Good team player
* A car driver with a full current driving licence and own transport is essential. For disabled applicants' suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed, if necessary
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Good interpersonal skills, able to support and train staff
* Good organisational skills
* Excellent time management
Desirable
* Evidence of post basic training
* Evidence of advanced audiology procedures
* Evidence of project management
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of working in an Audiology department at a band 5 level for 2 years
* Evidence of management, training and leadership skills
Desirable
* Evidence of working within the NHS
* Experience of working with complex patients
* Experience of supporting staff in the audiology clinic
* Evidence of performing advanced audiological assessment
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
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