Overview
We are seeking a motivated experienced and enthusiastic Specialist Teacher of the Deaf to join our well established multidisciplinary team within a nationally recognised centre of excellence for ENT and Audiovestibular Medicine. This Band 8a role offers the opportunity to work at an advanced specialist level in clinical and outreach settings, supporting deaf children and young people and their families. The post holder will have substantial experience of working with deaf children and young people, including babies and those with complex additional needs. You will demonstrate advanced expertise in auditory rehabilitation and habilitation, including cochlear implants, bone conduction devices and hearing aids.
Responsibilities
- You will play a senior role in the assessment of newly referred patients, contribute to decision making for cochlear implantation, and support ongoing habilitative and diagnostic management.
- The role involves close collaboration within audiovestibular medicine services and specialist multidisciplinary clinics, providing clinical leadership and contributing to the development and review of individualised packages of care.
- You will provide expert advice and outreach support to specialist services, and contribute to clinical audit, service development, research and teaching to MSc level.
- You will be well organised, able to work autonomously and flexibly, and skilled at prioritising a complex caseload. Excellent communication skills and strong IT skills are essential.
About University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH)
UCLH is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
Sites
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
Sustainability
We are dedicated to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stephanie Halder
Job title: Head of Department Specialist Teachers of the Deaf
Email address: stephanie.halder@nhs.net
Overview
We are seeking a motivated experienced and enthusiastic Specialist Teacher of the Deaf to join our well established multidisciplinary team within a nationally recognised centre of excellence for ENT and Audiovestibular Medicine. This Band 8a role offers the opportunity to work at an advanced specialist level in clinical and outreach settings, supporting deaf children and young people and their families. The post holder will have substantial experience of working with deaf children and young people, including babies and those with complex additional needs. You will demonstrate advanced expertise in auditory rehabilitation and habilitation, including cochlear implants, bone conduction devices and hearing aids.
Responsibilities
- You will play a senior role in the assessment of newly referred patients, contribute to decision making for cochlear implantation, and support ongoing habilitative and diagnostic management.
- The role involves close collaboration within audiovestibular medicine services and specialist multidisciplinary clinics, providing clinical leadership and contributing to the development and review of individualised packages of care.
- You will provide expert advice and outreach support to specialist services, and contribute to clinical audit, service development, research and teaching to MSc level.
- You will be well organised, able to work autonomously and flexibly, and skilled at prioritising a complex caseload. Excellent communication skills and strong IT skills are essential.
About University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH)
UCLH is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
Sites
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
Sustainability
We are dedicated to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stephanie HalderJob title: Head of Department Specialist Teachers of the DeafEmail address: stephanie.halder@nhs.net
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