A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Band 7 Advanced Paediatric Audiologist / Clinical Scientist (Audiology) to join our Paediatric Audiology department. This is an advanced role requiring expertise in complex paediatric audiology services. The successful candidate will be expected to work across our two main sites, Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital Burton, as well as other outstations as and when required. Our department is an accredited STP training site and currently hosts STP trainees.
This advanced role requires a dedicated professional with a strong background in paediatric audiology. The candidate should possess excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to continuous professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people through expert audiological care, we encourage you to apply.
The successful candidate will lead in the complex assessment and rehabilitation of children and young people, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plans. They will conduct ABR assessments as a primary duty, ensuring precise evaluation and interpretation of results to guide patient care. As the service is working towards IQIPS accreditation, the post holder will take on a quality lead role, collaborating with other quality leads within the department to maintain and enhance service standards.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Senior Audiology Team, contributing to strategic planning and service development. They will act as deputy for the Head of Department alongside the other advanced audiologists, providing leadership and support as needed. The post holder will provide supervision and training to staff and students, including STP trainees, ensuring they receive the support and guidance needed to develop their skills and knowledge.
Closing date of advert: 14 April 2025
Interview date: 28 April 2025
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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This advert closes on Monday 14 Apr 2025