Principal Audiologist, Specialist Adult Lead

To work in close cooperation with and provide support to the Operations Directors and Managing Director of Chime by taking responsibility on their behalf for the balance, complex adult and severe and profound patients services. To liaise with the other Principal Audiologists and Clinical Scientists to promote overall team working, good practice and effective use of resources for Chime., Keep abreast of clinical developments and implement them into our service Ensure adherence to necessary standards (CQC, UKAS) and national protocols Close liaison with referrers to shape and deliver the vestibular and complex adult service in a way that is mutually beneficial Monitoring of service, planning the delivery of the service, looking for and implementing efficiencies Reviewing the service (clinical audit) Managing and supporting their team through personal effective reviews, audit, talent spotting and nurturing Adapt style and behaviour in coordinating and cooperating with a team with individual emotional styles and vulnerabilities Assisting with culture change to allow clinicians to feel free in their clinical decision making but supported in day to day tasks and their own development Innovative and open minded in driving clinical efficiencies while retaining highest level of quality Available to support staff within their specialism Collaborating with the operational directors to deliver necessary outcomes Swiftly answers and resolves queries and complaints from service users Be responsible for maintaining a happy and harmonious working atmosphere Any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested by Chime.

C = Collaboration - working in true partnership to provide the optimal outcome H = Holistic -caring about and understanding the implications of our interactions I = Innovative -being open to new opportunities in meeting our purpose and vision M = Motivated -passionate about bringing our best to every situation E = Excellence -striving for the highest quality of service

Working as a social enterprise offers Chime staff, as owners, the unique opportunity to not only improve their own working environment but to also have significant input into how audiology services are delivered locally. We have the freedom to optimise use of our budget for our patients in a way that ensures the highest quality of service that has longevity in providing audiology services free at the point of delivery for patients of all ages into the future. Chime is passionate about delivering an efficient and innovative service to patients and look forward to expanding our team with audiologists and support staff who share this vision and our values. We can offer:

• A friendly and supportive team.
• Membership of Perkbox offering a broad range of discounts
• Free life insurance
• NHS Pension
• The opportunity to become part of our employee engagement group contributing to the development of the service