Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an individual to work in the Adult Hearing Aid Centre which operates across 3 sites at The Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, Edgware Community Hospital & Finchley Memorial Hospital. The successful candidate will be one of the lead clinicians for The Adult Audiological Rehabilitation Department working within the adult hearing aid centre and outreach services, with responsibilities across all sites. This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425 Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be responsible for the most complex adult hearing aid patients who may suffer with a range of Audiological and psychological conditions. The post holder will also assist the Service Lead in service development projects. Therefore, experience in paediatric to adult audiology transition clinics, adults with learning disabilities, tinnitus functions on hearing aids, and IQIPS is particularly desirable. Please note this post is situated with the adult hearing aid service which is under Audiology but separate to the Adult Diagnostic, Paediatric, and Hearing Therapy departments. You will have a BSc and/or MSc in Audiology or BAAT parts 1&2, BTEC in MPPM & must have voluntary registration with the AHCS (RCCP). About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 309-UCLH-5301 Job locations Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH 47-49 Huntley Street London WC1E 6DG Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential MSc in Clinical Audiology or equivalent level of knowledge/expertise in field CAC or equivalent post graduate experience Registered to practice as an Audiologist/ Clinical Scientist with either Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP). Significant post-graduate experience in relevant clinical area Evidence of post graduate CPD Applied theoretical knowledge of the relevant assessment and therapeutic/rehabilitative procedures for the management of audiological or vestibular conditions in adults and/or children Knowledge of impact of co-morbidities such as global delay or neurological conditions in the management of adults and/or children. Desirable Post graduate management/ leadership training or experience as supervisor Membership of BAA, BSA Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in the relevant clinical area and evidence of clinical competency with a complex patient caseload. Specialist knowledge of routine and non-routine diagnostic / therapeutic audiological assessment procedures, their interpretation and their implications for patient management Experience in formulating comprehensive management plans based on case history information and diagnostic test results, where management decisions may or may not be straightforward Experience of working with hearing impaired patients / parents / carers and associated professionals Evidence of participation in clinical audit, research, and / or presentations at scientific meetings. Ability to work in a team and to independently deliver clinical and non-clinical tasks Ability to work with a level of autonomy to assess, diagnose, differentially diagnose and manage patients and their families. Participation in research and development activities, including audit of clinical outcomes as required Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied caseload, demonstrating good prioritisation and organisational skills Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Ability to monitor outcomes using clinical and non-clinical data Desirable Evidence of financial and stock management Clinically specific skills and abilities: Essential Advanced signal processing hearing aids including fitting, verification and evaluation methods Knowledge required for specific areas: Cochlear Implants Essential Theoretical knowledge of cochlear implants Suitability for and potential benefits of cochlear implants Theoretical knowledge of BAHA Suitability for and potential benefits of BAHA Desirable Evidence of teaching students and groups of staff Experience of working within the designated specialist area, e.g. paediatrics/CI Values Essential Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving Communication Essential Excellent written and oral communication skills. Fluent English speaker. Ability to effectively and accurately communicate sensitive information to staff, patients and relatives Ability to overcome barriers to communication in patients of all ages, especially with the profoundly deaf and patients reliant on sign or language interpreters Able to adapt communication to meet the needs of the situation, including in stressful or conflict clinical and non-clinical situations Ability to effectively communicate highly technical and/or condition related information to patients and/or carers Managing daily communication and interaction with staff and colleagues Good presentation skills at all levels including facilitating patient groups Able to build rapport and credibility with team, senior clinical and managerial colleagues Ability to deal regularly and appropriately with angry and frustrated individuals. Personal and People Development Essential Experience in leading staff using motivation and enthusiasm. Experience in managing staff in a hierarchical structure Experience in working within services in line with performance targets Participating in service improvements and clinical audit or services/pathways Experience in participating in appraisal process and setting personal objectives. Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential MSc in Clinical Audiology or equivalent level of knowledge/expertise in field CAC or equivalent post graduate experience Registered to practice as an Audiologist/ Clinical Scientist with either Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP). Significant post-graduate experience in relevant clinical area Evidence of post graduate CPD Applied theoretical knowledge of the relevant assessment and therapeutic/rehabilitative procedures for the management of audiological or vestibular conditions in adults and/or children Knowledge of impact of co-morbidities such as global delay or neurological conditions in the management of adults and/or children. Desirable Post graduate management/ leadership training or experience as supervisor Membership of BAA, BSA Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in the relevant clinical area and evidence of clinical competency with a complex patient caseload. Specialist knowledge of routine and non-routine diagnostic / therapeutic audiological assessment procedures, their interpretation and their implications for patient management Experience in formulating comprehensive management plans based on case history information and diagnostic test results, where management decisions may or may not be straightforward Experience of working with hearing impaired patients / parents / carers and associated professionals Evidence of participation in clinical audit, research, and / or presentations at scientific meetings. Ability to work in a team and to independently deliver clinical and non-clinical tasks Ability to work with a level of autonomy to assess, diagnose, differentially diagnose and manage patients and their families. Participation in research and development activities, including audit of clinical outcomes as required Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied caseload, demonstrating good prioritisation and organisational skills Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Ability to monitor outcomes using clinical and non-clinical data Desirable Evidence of financial and stock management Clinically specific skills and abilities: Essential Advanced signal processing hearing aids including fitting, verification and evaluation methods Knowledge required for specific areas: Cochlear Implants Essential Theoretical knowledge of cochlear implants Suitability for and potential benefits of cochlear implants Theoretical knowledge of BAHA Suitability for and potential benefits of BAHA Desirable Evidence of teaching students and groups of staff Experience of working within the designated specialist area, e.g. paediatrics/CI Values Essential Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving Communication Essential Excellent written and oral communication skills. Fluent English speaker. Ability to effectively and accurately communicate sensitive information to staff, patients and relatives Ability to overcome barriers to communication in patients of all ages, especially with the profoundly deaf and patients reliant on sign or language interpreters Able to adapt communication to meet the needs of the situation, including in stressful or conflict clinical and non-clinical situations Ability to effectively communicate highly technical and/or condition related information to patients and/or carers Managing daily communication and interaction with staff and colleagues Good presentation skills at all levels including facilitating patient groups Able to build rapport and credibility with team, senior clinical and managerial colleagues Ability to deal regularly and appropriately with angry and frustrated individuals. Personal and People Development Essential Experience in leading staff using motivation and enthusiasm. Experience in managing staff in a hierarchical structure Experience in working within services in line with performance targets Participating in service improvements and clinical audit or services/pathways Experience in participating in appraisal process and setting personal objectives. 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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH 47-49 Huntley Street London WC1E 6DG Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)