Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The opportunity has arisen for a fixed-term role working in our department supporting paediatric audiology clinics and ENT. This could be an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to increase or consolidate their knowledge and skills in paediatric audiology assessment. 

We are a friendly team of Audiologists and Clinical scientists providing a high quality diagnostic and rehabilitation service for adults and children in Southampton and the surrounding area. This is a dynamic department constantly looking to improve the service we provide our patients and we’re looking for someone who shares that ethos. We value staff development, and are a training centre for both the STP and HTS programmes. We are also involved in a number of research projects, both supporting external research and leading projects of our own.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibilities
You will independently provide diagnostic hearing assessment for ENT patients, including adults and school age children.
Working with one of our Clinical Scientists you will perform the role of '2nd tester' in  paediatric audiology clinics, assisting with assessment and rehabilitation.

What experience/skills are needed
You will need to have a BSc Audiology or equivalent qualification, and either hold state registration or be able to demonstrate eligibility and be in the process of applying.

You will need experience of working independently in ENT clinics and some experience of working in paediatric audiology clinics. 

In addition, we're looking for you to be passionate about developing your own skills as well as inputting into the development of our service

We work a 4-day week, 8am-6pm, and ideally you would be able to fit into this pattern. 

You must be able to travel independently to our clinic sites in Southampton and the New Forest. 

Further details can be found in the Job Description

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• BSc Audiology or equivalent qualification
• Relevant clinical training in diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures for hearing services
• Holder of UK State Registration in Audiology (RCCP) OR able to demonstrate eligibility and in process of applying
• Experience of independently performing audiometry and tympanometry for an ENT clinic
• Experience in programming hearing aids and verification with real ear measurements
• Experience working in paediatric audiology clinics

Desirable criteria

• Experience working in an acute hospital
• Experience assisting in vestibular clinics
• Participation in service improvement, development activities and audit/surveys
• Experience of Phonak and Oticon hearing aids
• Familiarity with Auditbase

Skills and competencies

Essential criteria

• Communication
• Time management
• Prioritisation
• Diplomacy
• Working autonomously
• Interpersonal skills
• Taking the initiative
• Report writing
• Working under pressure

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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