University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Audiologist

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Audiologist to join our team as a Band 5 Audiologist.

The successful candidate will possess a BSc/PTP qualification, or equivalent, and will be registered or registerable with RCCP or HCPC. We are keen to partner with compassionate and motivated candidates, who can demonstrate their ability to adapt in modern healthcare systems. In return you will become part of our world class hospital working in partnership with recognised leaders and experts within the field of Audiology, Otology and Audiological Research. Our department offers staff unique opportunities for research, development and progression and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust are looking for high calibre individuals with a desire to work as part of our team and develop their career.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Audiology Team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the post holder will be responsible for assessment and rehabilitation of patients attending for hearing assessment. Audiology runs specialist clinics and there will be opportunities to work alongside staff working with Tinnitus, Vestibular and Hearing Implant patients. As a clinician contributing to the provision of patients with complex hearing needs, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously with a wide variety of patients and develop your career in partnership with clinical experts in the field of Audiology.

For informal discussions please contact Jennifer Parker-George (Clinical and Operational Lead -- Audiology), jennifer.parker-george@uhb.nhs.uk

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Details

Date posted

31 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1074305GB

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * BSc/PTP in Audiology (or equivalent)
  • * Registered with RCCP/HCPC/AHCS/HAD

Experience

Essential

  • * Training period must include a significant period of supervised clinical audiology training
  • * Experience of working with patients with hearing difficulties
  • * Knowledge of methods used to evaluate hearing, balance and tinnitus
  • * Experience of hearing aid fittings and knowledge of current technology and application, including verification techniques
  • * Understanding of the issues surrounding hearing impairment and impact on quality of life
  • * Knowledge of hearing pathologies and otoscopic examination and interpretation
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * BSc/PTP in Audiology (or equivalent)
  • * Registered with RCCP/HCPC/AHCS/HAD

Experience

Essential

  • * Training period must include a significant period of supervised clinical audiology training
  • * Experience of working with patients with hearing difficulties
  • * Knowledge of methods used to evaluate hearing, balance and tinnitus
  • * Experience of hearing aid fittings and knowledge of current technology and application, including verification techniques
  • * Understanding of the issues surrounding hearing impairment and impact on quality of life
  • * Knowledge of hearing pathologies and otoscopic examination and interpretation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Jennifer Parker-George

jennifer.parker-george@uhb.nhs.uk

01213717127

Details

Date posted

31 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1074305GB

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


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