Clinical Scientist/Specialist Hearing Implant Audiologist

Clinical Scientist/Specialist Hearing Implant Audiologist

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

West of England Hearing Implant Programme

Clinical Scientist /Specialist Hearing Implant Audiologist Band 7

Fixed Term, part-time post (22.5 hours)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Clinical Scientist /Audiologist to provide specialist audiological skills within the Hearing Implant Multi-Disciplinary Team. The post holder will assess and manage predominately adults with a hearing loss from referral to post implant programming, maintenance and rehabilitation for all Hearing Implants including Cochlear Implants, BAHA and Middle Ear Implants.

The post holder will be based at St Michael's Hospital, Bristol but as a regional service outreach clinics are held across the South West.

Experience of different hearing implant devices is desirable.

Main duties of the job

• To be part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals based at St Michael's Hospital, Bristol providing high quality scientific and technical audiological input to the regional specialist West of England Hearing Implant Programme (WEHIP).
• Provide a comprehensive audiological assessment and ongoing management of adult hearing implant patients.
• To be involved in all aspects of the patient pathway from referral to post-implant programming, maintenance and rehabilitation for all Hearing Implants including Cochlear Implants, BAHA & Middle ear Implants.
• To work collaboratively with SLTs & team psychologist, in assessment, joint report writing, reviews and joint goal setting.
• Communicate effectively with patients with significant hearing loss.
• To consult with patients and their families/carers with empathy and understanding using excellent communication skills.
• Provide advice and support to patients and families on the maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment.
• Use advanced knowledge and experience of audiology to carry out comprehensive audiological assessment of referrals including patients with additional multiple disabilities and / or complex needs.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• MSc in Audiology or equivalent qualification to MSc level with a BSc in audiology or equivalent qualification
• Registered with the HCPC or RCCP

Knowledge and Experience

• Highly specialised knowledge of audiology acquired through a combination of experience and post-graduate/post-registration training such as that obtained through a master's degree, equivalent experience/qualification, significant formal training or research in paediatric and adult audiology
• Knowledge of data protection act and patient confidentiality
• Experience of assessing and treating adults with severe-profound learning losses and experience with complex social, behavioural or medical needs
• Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in assessment, joint report writing, reviews and joint goal setting

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with audiology Patient Management System and Database systems such as Auditbase
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in using routine NHS hearing aid fitting software and Implant software and associated medical devices
• Able to work well under pressure and prioritise workload. Able to react to issues that arise at short notice efficiently and calmly, using own initiative and judgment as necessary
• The post holder should be autonomous, self-directed and capable of completing the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description
• Exhibit good judgement and excellent decision making

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.