Job summary
- Main area
- Audiology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 448-LCA-6248747
- Employer
- Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Audiology Department, Liverpool Road Health Centre
- Town
- Luton
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/06/2024
Employer heading
Audiology Support Worker
Band 3
Driven by our Trust values: Honesty, Empathy, Ambition, Respect; the Trust's vision is to provide high quality care to the diverse communities we serve to make their lives better.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Our cultural diversity, long term conditions and disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ staff networks are a key part of this commitment, creating positive change and helping build an inclusive culture across the Trust.
Different ideas, experiences and backgrounds make us stronger and more creative and applications from all walks of life are welcomed - our processes ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
Options for flexible working are considered for all roles within CCS, including job share opportunities, compressed hours, annualised hours, tailored working patterns and more. If you are interested in flexible working, please talk to the recruiting manager for this vacancy.
Job overview
To assist the Audiologists to carry out Audiological Assessments for children from 0 to 19 years including children with additional needs at 4 clinic locations across Bedfordshire.
Before applying for this vacancy please be aware of the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted, and that unfortunately overseas applicants who are new to care may not reach the minimum salary threshold to obtain a certificate of sponsorship.
(Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised).
Main duties of the job
Working in the community across four sites in the Bedfordshire area, supporting audiologists with the Audiological assessment of children’s hearing, aged from 0 to 19 years, including children with additional needs.
Assist with set up and daily calibration/checks of Audiology equipment.
To assist in the management of children during assessment, including engaging children’s attention appropriately, to allow for effective behavioural hearing assessment in line with local guidelines. To contribute to the provision of a family friendly service.
Take on specific areas of responsibility within the service to contribute to the overall service delivery as directed by manager or senior staff.
Working for our organisation
We are rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission and proud of the high quality services and innovation that our teams and services provide.
There is one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff. Our workforce is richly diverse and our commitment to equality and inclusion runs through all we do. Our aim is that all of our teams reflect the diversity of the populations in which they work.
Our incredibly positive staff survey results year on year speak for themselves and recognise the fantastic culture we have created with our staff. So if you share our passion for innovative and high quality care delivery, then please do submit your application today and start the process to join our team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Planning
To assist Audiologist and audiology service administrators in other non-clinical duties in a variety of community settings.
Communication
Communicate with Children & Parents, in a manner which is clear, and contributes to the ethos of a family friendly service.
To use alternative Communication strategies with Children who have additional needs, or who use different languages.
To inform and liaise with the Line Manager and Service Manager on all aspects of hearing assessment related to your role.
To establish a working rapport with other team members and contribute to Team meetings.
To recognise the importance of personal contribution to the team and the wider professional network.
Budgetary Responsibility
There is no responsibility for budgets within this role.
Research & Development Activity
To participate in audit of the screening service within the Trust and annually as part of the Audiology audit and other audiology related audit being undertaken by the department under the guidance of qualified staff.
People Management
Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.
Clinical and Practice Governance
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required.
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Numerate and literate to GCSE level or equivalent including English GCSE and Maths GCSE
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and training to work at NVQ/SVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Worked in the NHS/ Community Services
- Knowledge of primary and health community services
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office and databases
- Worked with children for a year
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of normal child development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a school setting with children key stage 1 or reception, and understanding their needs;
- Knowledge and experience of Audiology care services.
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
Desirable criteria
- Ability to deal with children with challenging behaviours or additional needs
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Ronsisvalle
- Job title
- Paediatric Audiology Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01582 708154
- Additional information
07967 130157
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