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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
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What you will do:
The Audiology Service, part of the Surgical Directorate, enjoys a close working relationship with the local Ear, Nose & Throat Service where historically the Services have worked in partnership in the specialist areas of paediatric audiology and bone anchored hearing aid systems as well as more generally in support of ENT out-patient activities. The National Cochlear Implant Programme is also based within NHS Ayrshire & Arran and while separate from the Audiology Service, is a stone’s throw from the Audiology Department at University Hospital Crosshouse and shares the same ENT Service and surgeons. The Audiology Service delivers care to all sectors of the population providing paediatric and adult assessment and rehabilitation services, tinnitus services, bone anchored hearing aid services, a comprehensive hearing aid maintenance and support service, diagnostic services and newborn hearing screening services. It also works closely with the third sector and the three local authorities in Ayrshire. The Service inputs at a national level supporting the work of the Scottish Audiology Heads of Service Group and the subgroups that it has commissioned for tinnitus, paediatrics and balance. Most recently, this has led to the national commissioning of a Managed Clinical Network for Paediatric Audiology which the Service is a member of. The Service is currently staffed by a technical and clinical team of Assistant Technical Officers and Audiologists supported by a dedicated Administration and Clerical Team and while the majority of the Service is based within our Acute Hospitals, the Service runs independently using its own patient management system and has full autonomy over the booking of patients and scheduling of activities in general. Support for the Service is via a clear line management structure from Head of Service via General Manager to Director and has allowed the Audiology Service over many years to maintain a highly visible profile within the Organisation.
You will provide audiology services and hearing care to the population of Ayrshire and Arran through the diagnostic, technical and rehabilitative assessment, treatment and care of individuals with audiological and ear, nose and throat complaints.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
You will possess Audiology BSc or equivalent such as BAAT Parts 1&2 with NC Physiological Measurement, evidence of additional training/clinical practice to a level equivalent to MSc. and current registration with RCCP/HCPC or equivalent.
We are keen to hear from individuals currently working in the field of Audiology in general, regardless of background, who consider themselves ready for a move to a Service that will itself see significant changes over the next few years and who want to contribute to and support this as well as having a high standard of patient focussed practice and care when it comes to their clinical activities. In particular we are interested in people with paediatric and electrophysiology skills however the Service will consider less experienced and developing staff at the start of their career subject to them being able to demonstrate genuine drive and interest in their career to date.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
Various - full and part time - typically Monday-Friday.
Part time hours and job share may be considered.
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
Base:
Please note this post is based at University Hospital Ayr and University Hospital Crosshouse
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Alistair Adair, Alistair.adair@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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