Senior Audiologist

Senior Audiologist Hours: 30 hours (all year round) Type: Permanent Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ Close date: 7th November Interview Date: 11th November Role Summary An opportunity has arisen for a permanent post as a Senior Audiologist within Seashell, working across our site. The successful applicant will be an integral part of our unique Audiology service. This unique opportunity offers term-time only working patterns, with flexible working, with a strong focus on CPD and innovative practise. The Audiology department at Seashell provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services for children and young people with hearing loss along with other complex needs. Audiologists benefit from extended session time and innovative ways of working to successfully explore the hearing assessment and management plans of the students on site. The role will allow you to work as part of an exciting and dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team (including OT, Physio, SaLT, Education & Nursing). Requirements This role will involve carrying out complex work in the Audiology team to include complex paediatric hearing assessments, management of hearing aids across site, and innovative rehabilitation techniques. You will also support the education, Health and residential teams with bespoke training to support the audiology caseload. Applications are welcomed from experienced Audiologists, ideally those who have previously worked in a paediatric audiology setting and those with experience of working with complex needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a caring individual with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to utilise and further develop their expertise; passion for providing care for children and young people with complex needs is essential. The ability to work as part of a team or independently is essential, as is being able to manage a busy and varied workload. CPD is strongly encouraged and there will be opportunities to support further personal and professional development. Please refer to the job description for a full list of requirements for this role. Main Duties

• A specialised Paediatric Audiologist who can manage an autonomous caseload; someone who can show excellent organisation and communication skills.
• To assist the Principal Audiologist in the planning, development, and delivery of the Audiology Service for the complex needs caseload on site.
• To play an integral role in ensuring high quality service delivery and improvements to maintain CQC standards.
• To take an active role in areas of clinical audit; research and clinical governance for the audiology service, which may include designing and completing audits within own fields, participating in data collection for larger projects and contributing to the development of evidence based protocols.
• To support the Principal Audiologist in the design and implementation of future projects and expansion of the audiology service.

Requirements

• GCSE English and Maths (grade A-C) or level 2 equivalent is a requirement for these positions.
• Experience supporting children and young people with complex health needs preferred.
• Some students may present challenging behaviour, so similar experience is advantageous but not essential, although all candidates should be comfortable working in this type of environment.
• These are physically demanding roles with a requirement to keep up with the active students who may like to run, use our adapted bikes and go in the swimming pool.

Support and benefits We support all new starters with a tailored induction and training programme enabling them to conduct their new role to its full potential. We also monitor ongoing development through the likes of appraisals and supervisions and encourage career progression and development throughout the business. We are also able to offer additional working hours and additional working weeks with employees working overtime across the site. This is non contractual, but it will increase your annual salary should you wish to earn extra income. About Seashell Trust Seashell Trust runs an Outstanding (Ofsted) special School, and a specialist College together with 17 on-site residential homes for children and young people with complex learning disabilities, physical disabilities and multisensory impairments. We provide an excellent care environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students. As part of our safer recruitment policy, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken. We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values! We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £32,934.00-£40,588.00 per year Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift