We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced paediatric audiologist for a permanent part-time Band 7 position as Paediatric Audiology Team Manager in a busy but friendly community-based paediatric audiology team. The post involves working alongside existing paediatric audiologists and assistant staff at 3 purpose-built audiology test facilities in the city of Leeds. The post holder will lead the team both clinically and operationally under the supervision of the Audiology Service Manager. Clinically carrying out paediatric diagnostic hearing assessments and with onward referrals to the hospital ENT and audiology services. Service improvement and development are central to the vision for community paediatric audiology service provision. The post holder will support the service as it works towards IQUIPS accreditation. The team has monthly team meetings which include clinical and child protection supervision topics that staff are encouraged to contribute to.

Main duties of the job

Line management duties which including appraisals, annual leave requests, sickness absence management, disciplinary and performance management. Clinical duties will include delivering high levels of care to the services patients via face-to-face appointments. Supporting the team with any clinical queries. Chairing the services Clinical Governance monthly meeting and sharing local and national clinical updates. Service improvements duties which include implementing any identified additional service offers and supporting pathway development with relevant partners around the city/region. Actively working towards IQUIPS accreditation. Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role. Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated Good, with our Adult Services rated Outstanding for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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