3628 -mto3 (afc 5) Person Spec

PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB EVALUATION FACTOR Communication & relationship skills

Knowledge, training & experience

MTO 3 (Agenda for Change Band 5)

CORE ESSENTIAL Able to establish and maintain relationships within the healthcare team. Communicates complex, sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers. Able to persuade and motivate junior members of the Audiology Department. Understands and overcomes barriers to communication. Knowledge of alternative communication methods and tactics for dealing with hearing impaired people. BTEC/SCOTVEC Certificate in Sciences(Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement) + BAAT Examinations Parts I and II + Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience or BSc in Audiology

Analytical & judgemental skills

CORE DESIRABLE

DIRECTORATE / JOB SPECIFIC

Experience of networking outside of own clinical area.

HNC/HND or Diploma in appropriate subject Previous Teaching Experience Recognised Teaching/Training Qualification RCCP registration Computer literate

Has the ability to identify and solve problems, analyse, compare and interpret complex information before reaching a judgement and making a decision.

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Planning & organisational skills

Physical skills Responsibilities for patient care

Responsibilities for policy & service development implementation Responsibilities for financial and physical resources

Manages own clinical workload, Has the ability to pre–empt prioritising as necessary. Plans and potential problems and plan organises the work of junior members ahead of the team according to changing clinical situations. Physically able to perform the requirements of the role. Plans, implements and evaluates individual programmes of care. Able to identify and manage patients with complex care needs. Provides advice within area of clinical practice. Follows national, local policies and procedures as required and ensures junior members of staff do likewise. Understands personal responsibility for effective management of resources and safe use of equipment.

Responsibilities for human resources

Provides advice, support and ad-hoc supervision for junior members of the team.

Responsibilities for information services

Accurately maintains patient records, records own data. Has an awareness of data protection and Caldicott issues. Basic IT skills to enable input of data.

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Responsibilities for research & development

Freedom to act Physical effort Mental effort Emotional effort

Working conditions

Participates in audits and research within own clinical area as appropriate. Uses the results of research to inform own clinical practice. Understands and works within codes of conduct and practice. Physically able to undertake the ongoing requirements of the role Required to concentrate in routine and unpredictable work situations. Displays exemplary standards of personal and professional behaviour and integrity at all times. Has the ability to deal with distressing and emotional circumstances. Works in a clinical environment. May be required to work in a patient’s own home. Car/Owner Driver. Frequently exposed to cerumen, ear infections, dust and noise.

I have discussed my role with my manager and I agree / disagree (please delete as appropriate) that this is a true specification of the requirements of that role. Individual’s signature:- ……………………………………………… Date…………………… Manager’s signature:- ……………………………………………….

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