Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed clinician in the Audiology team at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Audiology service based in Brighton.



This is a fixed term part-time post to collaboratively deliver our Audiology services.



The service focuses on the assessment and rehabilitation of patients with deafness, vestibular conditions and tinnitus. We are the regional centre for Bone Conduction and Middle Ear Implants.



The successful candidate will be expected to have a high level of clinical expertise and the interpersonal skills, compassion and sensitivity to build positive and trusting relationships with patients, families and carers, and the team.



In return, we can offer opportunities for your professional development and a supportive, responsive team to work within.



To provide audiological assessment and appropriate management interventions for adults within the local area.



To work collaboratively as part of a team and to make autonomous decisions when working alone.



To provide complex and sensitive advice to patients regarding their hearing. Such advice might be delivered within an emotive atmosphere. To develop and advise on interventions and (re)habilitation programmes based upon autonomous clinical opinion, which may involve referral onwards to relevant intervention programmes.



Responsible for working within the adult rehabilitation team to deliver the clinical direction of the service, within the boundaries set by the Head of Audiology. Some of this clinical work to include lone working at off sites.



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a

buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.



As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.



Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Please note:

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.



If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.



Main Duties and Responsibilities



To provide complex and sensitive advice to patients regarding their auditory status having been referred for consultation by other health professionals including primary care workers, medical consultants, community practitioners and Audiology staff. Such advice is delivered within an emotive atmosphere. To develop and advise on interventions and (re)habilitation programmes based upon autonomous clinical opinion, which may involve referral onwards to relevant intervention programmes. Responsible for working within the adult rehabilitation team to deliver the clinical direction of the service, within the boundaries set by the service leads. Some of this clinical work to include lone working at off sites. Theoretical knowledge and clinical experience working with people with severe-to-profound D/deafness. To provide theoretical and clinical knowledge to a range of practitioners. To present summary data to the department at clinical audit meetings. To be aware of the referral-to-treatment position of the adult service and ensure that the leads of the service are appraised of threats to breaching. Contribute to the efficiencies of device utilisation and patient benefit outcomes, as well as being aware of DNA rates for adult services. Possibility of working within the paediatric or vestibular teams, depending on service needs. Active contributor to development and research programmes in Audiology for UHS. Maintenance of own audit activity as requirement for continued registration with regulatory bodies. Conduct daily stage A calibration checks on all equipment to be included within clinical tasks for the day. To report immediately to Head of Department, and the calibration lead, any calibration failures and to make safe the affected equipment to ensure that it is not used with patients until remedial action has been successfully implemented.

Please see job description & person specs for full details.