Modality LLP is alarge-scale provider of NHS Outpatient Services, renowned for its innovativeapproach to delivering efficient pathways for patients requiring specialistcare, leading to high-quality patient outcomes. We work in LLP with a number ofhospitals across the country to collaboratively redesign outpatient serviceswith more care being delivered in community settings.
We are looking for an experiencedcommunity Audiologist who have the skills, knowledge and experience to coordinateand provide holistic outpatient diagnostic audiology testing to patients.
We are seeking dedicatedpostholders to join our team and who can display our CARE values: Commitment,Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
This job is suitable forindividuals have a passion for working in an agile manner ensuring ahigh-quality service is provided. The postholder(s) will be committed to undertakeany other duties commensurate with the role.
As an employee with us you can benefit from
Enrolmentto the NHS pension scheme
Employeediscounts and benefits scheme
Employeeassistance programme (EAP)
Educationand career pathways
EnhancedFamily friendly policies
Flexibleworking
Wellbeingsupport and initiative
Main duties of the job
Please refer tothe supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the coreresponsibilities of this role, duties will include but not be limited to thefollowing:
Toparticipate in hearing aid services for NHS and private patients, including:
Assistingwith assessment of new patients referred via GP.
Selectionand fitting of appropriate hearing aids together with instruction to thepatient or carers and advice on use.
Follow-upvisits to assess patients benefit and give further advice or training whererequired.
Reassessmentappointments to re-evaluate the needs of patients whose hearing hasdeteriorated and fit appropriate hearing aids.
Undertakingwalk-in repair clinics to deal with maintenance, repairs and advice to existingusers.
About us
Modality LLP is a provider of NHS community outpatient services within a number of regions across the UK.
Our service offer and expertise include:
* Over 15 years of experience of delivering community outpatient services
* Contracts with ICBs and hospital providers
* A diverse clinical workforce of consultants, GPs with extended roles, specialist nurses and allied health professionals
* Delivery of over 120,000 patient consultations per year
* Delivery of 1st consultations within a maximum of 4 weeks from referral from a choice of community locations, 7 days per week
Modality LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all our potential applicants in line with the Equality Act, 2010.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JDdetailing the core responsibilities of this role.
You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and fordeveloping and delivering new and innovative patient pathways
If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge,we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of like-mindedpeople.
Please note: Modality LLP reserves the right to close thisvacancy at any point during the recruitment stage.
Pre-employment
As part of recruitment to the Modality LLP, we will bechecking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manageindividual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may beundecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles aremandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is amandatory requirement.
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove theirright to work in the UK at the interview stage.
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, onemust be your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Person Specification
Experience
* Registered with the HCPC as a Clinical Scientist in Audiology or a Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser, or with the RCCP voluntary register. Where the Governments MSC programme brings about changes to registration requirements, audiologists must be registered accordingly.
* Evidence of appropriate and recognised training (including CPD) to conduct hearing assessments and rehabilitation, including the provision of patient education related to hearing loss and hearing aids.
* Appropriate training, skills, and experience in objective measurements (e.g. REM) of digital signal processing (DSP) hearing aids.
* Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of clinical software and systems.
* Experience of working in a healthcare environment in a similar capacity, preferably within Primary or Secondary Care
Skills
* Has the ability to identify and solve problems, analyse, compare, and interpret complex information before reaching a judgement and making a decision.
* Able to establish and maintain relationships within the healthcare team. Communicates complex, sensitive information to patients, relatives, and carers.
* Understands and overcomes barriers to communication including patients with multiple sensory impairments, special needs and learning disabilities. Knowledge of alternative communication methods and tactics for dealing with hearing impaired people.
Qualifications
* BSc Audiology or Post Graduate Diploma in Audiology or pre-2004, Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) B-TEC and British Association of Audiological Technicians (BAAT) part I & II, with training in Clinical Certificate of Competency.
Personal Qualities
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Excellent organisation and multitasking skills required.
* Motivated and enthusiastic.
* Understanding on workload and shift management.
* Caring approach to customer care.
* Flexible can do attitude with a confident, friendly, and approachable manner.
* Able to work autonomously and take direction and feedback.
* To confidently deal with complex issues including effective negotiation and influencing skills and escalate to the appropriate person/forum accordingly.
* Creative approach to work.
* Willing to travel across the divisions nationally where required.
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.
£24,214 to £30,112 a year£24,214 - £30,112 per annum WTE
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