We are looking for an experienced Audiologist to join our department and help shape a local service whilst building networked expertise across the three-hospital sites (Basildon, Broomfield and Southend).

This amazing opportunity will be perfect for anyone who prefers a collaborative approach to leadership, and wants to work in an evidence-based yet innovative team.

So, if this sounds like the perfect role for you, we want to hear from you today!

Main duties of the job

If you are successful, some of your duties will include:

• Leading service provision and staff working within the service
• Developing and adapting the service, working in conjunction with the existing team, the Head of Audiological Services and the ENT Clinical Lead.
• Work as a network to develop and manage changes to practice and establish new ways of working .
• Ensure key targets are met for the local service.

About us

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this fantastic opportunity, please see attached job description.

We encourage informal visits or discussions, so please do get in touch with us.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc Audiology or equivalent experience
• Registered with AHCS / HCPC (Clinical Scientist)

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant and recent post qualification experience in sub-section area
• Significant and recent experience in managing highly complete and non-routine cases
• Experience of staff line management - demonstrated in work history
• Experience in Audit Projects - demonstrated in work history
• Good level of knowledge in a specialist area - demonstrated in supporting information
• Experience in leading service developments in NHS Audiology Services - demonstrated in work history

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

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