Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person Specification

Governance

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of working within and reporting Audiology Test procedures/pathways to DoH, NICE, BAA and BSA Audiology standards
• Knowledge of complex diagnostic testing and pathways
• To practice within RCCP &/or HCPC Professional Guidance
• To competently and effectively work within the Trust Mandatory values, protocols and practices including the appraisal process

Desirable

• Registered with BSA/BAA

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• NHS experience of routine and complex audiological diagnostic procedures
• NHS experience of routine and complex audiological rehabilitation procedures
• Experience of working with the deaf, their families and their culture
• Demonstrate experience in working to BSA/BAA Practices and Protocols
• Demonstrable experience in problem solving and equipment maintenance
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to assess, verify, fit, follow-up and repair NHS hearing aid provision with the professional ability to undertake hearing aid verification techniques
• Able to use Microsoft Word and Excel proficiently
• Excellent interpersonal skills including a good telephone /virtual/face to face manner with good clear use of verbal and body language with a distinct, effective level of English to enable skilful communication verbally & written
• Produce factual, accurate and legible data input and statistics into service user journal entries, letters and reports on current templates and stock modules for all audiological requirements while adhering to data protection
• Ability to prioritise to meet targets; organise own workload and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Reliable and good time management skills
• Demonstrate flexibility to adapt with the needs of a changing service
• The ability to work unsupervised but to seek advice when necessary
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• British Sign Language
• Experience of using Audit Base
• Dementia Friend

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• BSc or MSc in Audiological Science or Healthcare Science Audiology or BAAT parts 1 & 2 or Audiology Healthcare Science Apprenticeship Level 6
• A current RCCP and/or HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Masters degree

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Worked effectively within an NHS Audiology Service and looking to expand Audiological knowledge and skills
• The ability to absorb, apply and utilise new information
• Customer orientated, reliable, confident, approachable, a self-motivated team player willing and able to contribute ideas to the wider team
• The ability to exercise and manage own work effectively, and have a flexible and versatile approach to problem solving
• Demonstrate flexibility to adapt with the needs of a changing service

Other requirements

Essential

• To have a knowledge & understanding of the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
• Ability travel in a timely manner between Trust sites
• To be capable and willing to undertake the required training throughout employment within this post to achieve/maintain professional compliancy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Specialist interest in dermatopathology
• Specialist Registration (or within 6 months of achieving

Skills and experience

Desirable

• The applicant is expected to have experience of working as a dermatopathologist in an NHS Trust at registrar level or above

Clinical governance

Essential

• Audit participation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is desirable to have a sub-specialty interest in one or more of the following: skin, lung , genitourinary, and head and neck pathology. The post-holder will also be given flexibility within the existing structureto develop further sub-specialist interests.

The post holder will be required to:- Participate as an active member of the East Kent Cellular Pathology Service and contribute to overall service provision, planning and development.- Develop sub-specialty interest(s) as part of planned and agreed service development. Each sub-specialist area has a nominated Lead Pathologist and one or more deputies. Currently there is sub-specialist reporting of Lung, Skin, Head and Neck, Lymphoid, Endocrine, Lower and Upper GI, Breast, Gynae, Urology, Liver, Soft Tissue, Gynae and Non Gynae Cytology.- Participate in Multidisciplinary Meetings which support specialty cancer services, becoming responsible for quality assurance in the relevant specialties.- Participate in clinical audit. Internal audit takes place on a regular basis and there are appropriate facilities and secretarial support. Cellular pathology participates in external quality assurance schemes (EQA) for gynaecological cytopathology, breast screening pathology and general histopathology, Head &Neck pathology, bowel cancer screening, and gastrointestinal. The post holder would be expected to participate in the specialist EQAs required for this post. Periodic audit meetings are held with clinicians and within the department.

For full details, please see the Job Description & Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration on the specialist register or within 6 months of CCT and for international doctors applying through the portfolio pathway, paperwork submitted

Desirable

• Subspecialty interest in one or more of: skin, lung genitourinary, and head and neck pathology

Skills and experience

Essential

• The applicant is expected to have experience of working as a pathologist in an NHS Trust at specialist grade or above with at least 6 months of independent reporting.
• Independently presenting MDMs

Desirable

• The applicant is expected to have experience of working as a pathologist in an NHS Trust at consultant level
• Evidence of digital pathology validation

Clinical governance

Essential

• Audit participation

Other requirements

Essential

• Willing to work as part of a team with flexibility and to take on managerial roles after initial period as required

Desirable

• Willingness for flexible on-site, hot-desking and remote working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)