Audiologist
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
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Job summary
Audiologist
Fixed Term contract for 12 months
We are looking for an enthusiastic Audiologist to join our friendly team.
In this role, the successful candidate will perform all aspects of Band 5 work with the Adult and Paediatric audiology service.
You will also provide audiology support to ENT using your own initiative regarding tests required. This will include assessment, treatment and managing directly referred patients, providing rehabilitation and care for hearing aid users and those with associated problems i.e. tinnitus.
We are a friendly and professional department who invest in training our staff. We offer training opportunities including apprenticeships and the Scientific Training Programme (STP) in audiology. We offer exposure for all grades of audiologist to explore their areas of interest, such as bone anchored hearing aids, balance, ABR testing.
Main duties of the job
Routine aspects of all work within the department including clinics at peripheral sites and domiciliary visiting.
Perform procedures without supervision:
Daily calibration of equipment
Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) with masking when appropriate on adults and school aged children
Tympanometry
Otoacoustic Emissions (TEOAE's)
Fitting and verification of hearing aids
Troubleshooting issues from adult patients with hearing aids
Aural rehabilitation including basic tinnitus management
Management of children with glue ear and post grommet insertion follow up
Ability to accurately and appropriately explain results to patients and follow the local clinical pathways
Ensure a Person Centred, Family Friendly ethos is followed with all patient interactions
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Date posted
11 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
156-6855003-A
Job locations
The Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
The Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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