Advanced Specialist in Communication
confidential Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Nottingham |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Band 7
Job overview
The post holder is responsible for the provision of highly specialist clinical assessment, support and training, for deaf/deafened patients of all ages, before and after cochlear implantation. They will work within a multi-disciplinary team and will undertake an advisory link worker support role for a caseload of patients, and where appropriate, their carers/families and local professionals. Some of this work is undertaken on an ‘outreach’ basis throughout the UK. The link worker role will involve a combination of face-to face visits at Ropewalk House, home and school where appropriate, as well as virtual appointments for both the assessment and post cochlear implant pathway. The post holder will work collaboratively with other agencies and professionals from Health, Education and Social Services at a supra-district level following a consultative model. They will contribute to NAIP initiated research and audit projects and to the team’s teaching and training commitments. The post holder typically carries out clinical work for around 70% of the time and is expected to update their own professional knowledge.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in the multidisciplinary assessment of patients for suitability for cochlear implantation, and support following treatment and designing and delivering training for a wide variety of groups. An interest in research is desirable. They will work within a multi-disciplinary team, undertaking an advisory link worker support role for a caseload of patients, involving a combination of face-to face visits at Ropewalk House, home and school where appropriate. There will also be virtual appointments for both assessment and post cochlear implant pathway. The post holder typically carries out clinical work for about 70% of the time and is expected to update their own CPD. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic team worker, with a record of excellent communication and organisational skills, together with a high level of analytical and professional report writing abilities. Additional experience in the areas of audiology and working with very complex children is desirable.
Working for our organisation
NAIP is a nationally and internationally recognised centre for auditory implantation. The programme provides cochlear implants and other hearing implants to hearing-impaired children and adults of all ages who do not receive adequate benefit from hearing aids. The NAIP offers a mix of virtual, face-to-face and some outreach work. We work closely as a multidisciplinary team and meet regularly to review those under assessment and those needing discussion post implantation, as well as taking time to review service provision. There are opportunities to present at national and international conferences and within our professional development groups for local professionals, and our annual conference organised by SLTs and TODs at NAIP. Applicants must hold a full driving licence and be prepared to travel to patients’ homes, schools and inter-agency meetings if required. NHS Terms and conditions apply. NUH supports flexible working within the requirements of effective service provision.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To play an active part within a multidisciplinary team of professionals and contribute to team decision-making for suitability for cochlear implantation and the effective management of the patient pathway. To deliver the appropriate support, advice and services for a caseload of deaf patients, including complex and non-routine cases, offering a consultative service to specialist professionals in the community. To work with families and local professionals with a range of experience and backgrounds. To be able to adapt communication methods to ensure the patient/carer is able to understand effectively. To share their knowledge of technology alongside interpreting audiograms and reports. To undertake a functional assessment of patients of all ages and monitor and record progress in a range of areas. To share concerns about the patient’s overall functioning in an accessible way and provide advice to patients, their families and local services regarding expected progress.
In addition to the above summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- meets essential criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
- Meets essential requirements
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service – I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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