Head of Audiology - Peterborough

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information regarding the role and responsibilities.
• Person specification

Education/Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Basic qualification of BSc or Equivalent in Audiology
• MSc in Audiology or Equivalent
• RCCP or HCPC(Clinical Scientist) Registration

Desirable criteria

• PhD or Equivalent
• Senior Leadership Qualification
• British Sign Language qualification

Experience, Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience in Audiology
• Advanced knowledge of specialist areas within Clinical Audiology Practice
• Experience of strategic management and development in a large clinical department
• Significant experience of operational management and development in a large clinical department
• Significant leadership experience evidencing specific service development and change
• Significant experience in supervising and training
• Evidenced active involvement within the profession of Audiology and within Healthcare Science
• Demonstrable evidence of managing service performance
• The post holder is expected to deal with foul body fluids on a regular basis, such as ear discharge and cerumen, and follow the necessary infection control procedures when exposed
• Excellent manual dexterity and co-ordination to accurately manipulate equipment and small devices to include hearing aids and accessories and insert probe tubes accurately into ear canals
• Able to cope with frequent periods of moderate physical effort whilst working with balance patients and children such as undertaking positional test, rehabilitative manoeuvres and sitting on the floor whilst testing and quickly responding to reactions
• Significant specialist audiological clinical skills and experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience of managing budgets and financial resources
• Experience in leading research and audit
• Significant experience of presenting at complex scientific data at national level.
• Significant experience at a professional level, working for a professional body, national committee or similar

Communication

Essential criteria

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to include ability to communicate with the hearing impaired and carers in emotional states
• Ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing and emotional circumstances within specialist area. For example, dealing with emotional patients
• Ability to cope with decision making under pressure
• Ability to present complex information to all audiences
• Self-motivated, driven with ability to lead and influence others
• Proven time management & organisational skills
• Excellent written communications skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• To demonstrate excellent negotiation skills across

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of exposure to media communication

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Ability to cope and concentrate on work when the work pattern is unpredictable, such as dealing with interruptions for clinical advice, managerial problems or HR issues
• Able to deliver a broad range of specialised, complex and nonroutine scientific work
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritise workloads
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Able to cope with frequent and unpredictable interruption from a range of staff to include medics, audiologists, nursing and administrative staff
• Ability to respond to urgent demands, prioritising and delegating as appropriate
• Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied caseload
• Ability to respond to urgent demands, prioritising and delegating as appropriate
• Highly developed leadership skills, to include motivation, delegation and change management

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: