County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success.

With a multidisciplinary team of 20 staff, the Trustwide Audiology Department serves a population of around 550,000 in County Durham and Darlington.

We provide a comprehensive diagnostic assessment and rehabilitative service for adults and paediatrics, including ENT support, Hearing Therapy, Tinnitus management, vestibular assessment and rehabilitation, BAHA, NHSP diagnostic assessment, paediatric rehabilitation, adult direct referral clinics, community paediatric assessment clinics etc. We are an AQP site (Any Qualified Provider) for the Direct Access of Hearing aids service.

An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified individual to join our Audiology service providing a range of services across County Durham and Darlington. The post has a nominal base at Darlington Memorial Hospital but the post holder will be expected to cover our various community and hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

You will be fully competent in all aspects of routine audiology assessment and rehabilitation and will be confident working with patients with complex needs. You must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have some experience in training and supervision of junior team members and other staff. Exact duties will be dependent on your experience. Experience in paediatric testing is desirable. We are also interested in applicants who have a keen interest in adult complex rehabilitation and tinnitus.

About us

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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

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Job description

Job responsibilities

You will help develop the Audiology service at County Durham and Darlington NHs Foundation Trust and work at our outreach clinics for both the adult and paediatric population. You will undertake a range of diagnostic testing and testing of middle ear function. You will refer suitable patients for BAHA and cochlear implants as appropriate.

You will support patients in understanding their hearing loss, set realistic expectations and develop individual management plans. Selecting and fitting appropriate hearing aids and reassessing hearing will form your main duties as well as supporting ENT clinics.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience expected for a Specialist audiologist

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Fully competent in all routine audiological procedures
• Competent in some advanced audiological procedures, for example paediatric assessment, balance assessment, tinnitus, complex adult rehab, baha.
• Excellent Communication skills (written & verbal)
• First Class patient handling skills
• Good Personnel Handling Skills
• Teaching skills
• Basic IT skills

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Member of AHCS

Special Requirements

Essential

• Clear Speech
• Ability to calibrate audiometers off site (stage A)
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle / ability to travel to different community venues / patient homes with equipment and consumables

Desirable

• Member of British Academy of Audiologist (BAA)

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Audiology (or equivalent)
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent relevant training events/meetings, presentations made etc

Desirable

• Supervisory qualification or
• Mentorship award

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

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