Job summary
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.
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 (Stage A)
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 re/habilitation 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
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Audiology or equivalent experience/qualification
- Registered with RCCP/HCPC or AHCS
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months experience in clinical role
Training
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Audiology or equivalent experience/qualification
- Registered with RCCP/HCPC or AHCS
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months experience in clinical role
Training
Essential
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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