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A Vacancy at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.


We are looking for an experienced clinician to join our team, on a full time basis, as a secondment or we would consider part time hours. The post holder is responsible for managing a highly specialist caseload of deaf children, by supporting during assessment and also following cochlear implantation. There will be opportunities to work with adults as appropriate. They will work within a multi-disciplinary team and will undertake a link worker support role for a caseload of patients, and where appropriate, their carers/families and local professionals. A proportion of the 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. 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 80% of the time and is expected to update their own professional knowledge.

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 a 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 80% of the time and is expected to update their own CPD.

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.

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 patients overall functioning in an accessible way and provide advice to patients, their families and local services regarding expected progress.


This advert closes on Saturday 23 Dec 2023