Principal Audiologist

Principal Audiologist

Type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 18.75 hours per week (ideally Tuesday, Thursday & Friday am)

Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

Salary: £23,360 - £25,955 per annum + benefits

About Seashell Trust

Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The trust consists of the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), 17 residential homes, outreach and health & family services. Based on one site, we provide care and education for children and young people (up to 25 years old) with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairment, communication disorders and autism.

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. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are proud to have dedicated teams of healthcare professionals based on site to support the children and young people in our school and college with their individual ECHPs and are excited to be recruiting a Principal Audiologist to lead and further develop our growing Audiology service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly dedicated team who are making a difference to the lives of the children and young people who attend our school and college every day.

Requirements:

• MSc in Audiology/Healthcare Science or equivalent level or significant relevant experience Certificate of Audiological Competence /Diploma in Clinical Competence in Audiology or equivalent State Registration (HCPC or RCCP)
• Evidence of continued professional development including Masters level study or working towards
• Experience of working as an Audiologist with children and/or young people with profound and complex learning disabilities and physical disabilities – ideally in an education environment
• Experience of management and clinical supervision of qualified professionals
• Experience of developing clinical governance agendas including clinical audit
• Experience of conducting service evaluation

A key focus of this role will be to develop and grow the Seashell audiology service so we are looking for someone with the experience and passion to move our service forward. Although the role won’t carry a caseload as such, it will support the existing Audiologists and take the lead for clinical governance and facilitating new people into the service as it continues to grow.

To be able to do this successfully at Seashell, you will also need to have a good understanding of the needs of people with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism spectrum conditions, MSI, profound and multiple intellectual disabilities and complex physical disabilities.

Our benefits

Pension scheme, life assurance, on site gym, employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, cycle scheme, free parking and lots more. Plus you will be joining a truly supportive team with a strong focus on personal growth and development that is totally embedded into our culture.

Please upload your CV to apply. As per our Safer Recruitment procedure, you will be required to complete a Seashell Application Form as part of our recruitment process.

We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all our students. As part of our safer recruitment procedure, 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. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.

Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.

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: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,360.00-£25,955.00 per year

Expected hours: 18.75 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have the right to work in the UK?
• Tell us about your audiology experience working with children/young adults with profound and complex learning disabilities and physical disabilities.
• Tell us about your experience leading and growing an audiology service.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/01/2025
Reference ID: PA01-1224