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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.
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:
Managerial
To provide direct support as subject specialist in the field of Paediatric Audiology to the Head of Service assisting in the leadership and management of the Paediatric arm of the Audiology Service to include deputising in the absence of the Head of Service and working closely in partnership with other health, local authority and 3rd sector Organisations.
Clinical
To participate fully in the provision of audiological care to the population of Ayrshire & Arran with a specific focus on the specialist area of paediatric audiology including the diagnosis of children with hearing loss, their support and rehabilitation.
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:
Essential:
- Audiology BSc or equivalent such as BAAT Parts 1&2 with NC Physiological Measurement.
- Postgraduate qualification specific to Audiology e.g. an MSc in Rehabilitative Audiology or equivalent demonstrating postgraduate development.
- Current registration with RCCP or equivalent.
- Extensive paediatric audiology experience to include sound theoretical knowledge, detailed practical experience covering electrophysiological and behavioural assessment and rehabilitative practice using high end hearing aid products and add on devices such as wireless systems and evidence of continuing learning.
- Experience and ability to work with hearing impaired individuals and their family/carers.
- Significant experience post qualification working with a broad range of patients from the young to the elderly with extensive experience and focus of working directly in the field of paediatric audiology where this has become their postholder’ s key specialism.
- Attendance at specialist training seminars and courses for ERA, ENG, tinnitus, rehabilitation, hearing aid fitting and verification and similar.
Desirable:
- HC Physiological Measurement.
- Postgraduate study/qualification linked to professional development.
- BAA higher training scheme.
- Management & leadership development/qualification
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37.5 Hours
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Adrian Carragher on Adrian.carragher@aapct.scot.nhs.uk quoting “Audiology Recruitment - Paediatric” in the subject line or call 07817 082 097
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