We have an exciting opportunity to join the Hearing Services Department at Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust, in the Head of Service role. The post holder is responsible for the strategic management and planning of the Trust's County Audiology Services within the framework of its policies and priorities.
The post holder will operate in partnership with other senior clinical and operational leads across all Audiology services to lead and develop the provision of routine and complex diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology for both Paediatrics and Adults.
The post holder will provide highly visible and accessible professional leadership and operational management demonstrating expert knowledge and standards of clinical and operational practice / procedures.
The post holder will perform a range of highly specialist audiological activities as Lead Specialist in Audiology.
This role offers a great and unique opportunity to provide leadership to the innovative Audiology department.
Main duties of the job
1. The post holder is responsible for the operational management of all Audiology Services, in relation to all aspects of operational performance across all Gloucestershire sites.
2. To hold responsibility for delivering high quality services in line with the clinical governance and quality agenda.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See job description for full description of main responsibilities or please feel free to get in contact to discuss this further.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Active registration with the HCPC
* Active registration with the AHCS
* United Kingdom recognised MSc Audiological Science or equivalent experience
* Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation
Experience
Essential
* Substantial post qualification experience in Advanced Clinical Audiology
* Experience of management at operational level
* Experience of budget, staff and target management
Knowledge
Essential
* Experience in current trends in Audiology and Quality Standards
* Able to motivate and lead a team
* Knowledge of the IQIPS accreditation process
* Demonstrates ability to use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options deliver, evaluate and amend the treatment plan
Qualities
Essential
* Creative and Flexible
* Able to make complex judgements and decisions involving complex facts which require analysis and interpretation of data and information
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
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