Chief Audiologist - Crosshouse, United Kingdom - NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Description
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Chief Audiologist at University Hospital Crosshouse
What you will do:
You shall participate fully in the provision of audiology services and hearing care to the population of Ayrshire and Arran through the diagnostic, technical and rehabilitative assessment and treatment of individuals with audiological and ear nose and throat complaints. You will also implement subsequent rehabilitation through the use of advice, amplification and support liaising as appropriate with other services including health, social, education and voluntary sector.
You manage the day-to-day running of the Service on one of the Service's principle sites.
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This post is based at University Hospital Crosshouse but may require travel to other locations within Ayrshire & Arran on occasion.
The role will be split with half of the working week dedicated to the oversight and leadership of the Service on this site and the remainder of the working week in clinical practice
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
It is essential you are Degree level qualified Audiologist evidenced by either BAAT Pts 1 & 2, BSc Audiology, BSc Clinical Physiology with Audiology, Gdip Audiology or equivalent and evidence of a postgraduate level qualification/experience at postgraduate level. You must also be registered with RCCP/HCPC or equivalent.
In addition to excellent communication skills, previous experience of working in a busy Audiology Service including a role in a supervisory capacity would be beneficial and will be viewed favourably.
Hours: 37 per week
This is a permanent position.
A car driving licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so