Job summary
The post holder will undertake a range of clinical and administrative duties commensurate with a band 5 Audiologist, assisting in the provision of an effective audiology service on all West Suffolk Hospital Trust sites.
Main duties of the job
To have autonomous responsibility for both routine patients referred to the Department by the Direct GP Access route. This responsibility includes comprehensive assessment of the patient's hearing difficulties, physical examination of the ears, full hearing assessment using appropriate techniques, diagnosis of condition, design of an appropriate treatment plan, decision regarding onward referral for medical intervention.
To work at West Suffolk Hospital site and peripheral Sites at Newmarket, Thetford, Sudbury, and other peripheral sites as required.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
To have autonomous responsibility for routine patients referred to the Department by the Direct GP Access route. This responsibility includes comprehensive assessment of the patients hearing difficulties, physical examination of the ears, full hearing assessment using appropriate techniques, diagnosis of condition, design of an appropriate treatment plan, decision regarding onward referral for medical intervention.
To work at West Suffolk Hospital site and peripheral Sites at Newmarket, Thetford, Sudbury, and other peripheral sites as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
To have autonomous responsibility for routine patients referred to the Department by the Direct GP Access route. This responsibility includes comprehensive assessment of the patients hearing difficulties, physical examination of the ears, full hearing assessment using appropriate techniques, diagnosis of condition, design of an appropriate treatment plan, decision regarding onward referral for medical intervention.
To work at West Suffolk Hospital site and peripheral Sites at Newmarket, Thetford, Sudbury, and other peripheral sites as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hon) Audiology or equivalent qualification enabling registration.
- Evidence of relevant knowledge development in all areas of the advertised role.
- Trained in Digital Hearing Aid Services
Desirable
- Professional Membership: HCPC or RCCP
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience and training gained through attending courses.
- Experience in using Auditbase.
- Experience in taking stocks levels.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills and patient handling skills
- Ability to work unsupervised on own initiative or as a part of a team.
- Analyse results and perform relevant audiological tests.
- Experience of maintaining patient records
- Full range of routine Audiological tests
- Hearing Aid selection and fitting
- Aural rehabilitation
Desirable
- Experience in computer skills
- Ability to travel to rural locations
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Clear and precise communication skills. verbally and in written format.
- Good telephone manner.
- Calm under pressure.
- Able to meet deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Caring attitude.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work on own initiative or part of a team.
- Flexible approach.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of issues relating to confidentiality.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hon) Audiology or equivalent qualification enabling registration.
- Evidence of relevant knowledge development in all areas of the advertised role.
- Trained in Digital Hearing Aid Services
Desirable
- Professional Membership: HCPC or RCCP
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience and training gained through attending courses.
- Experience in using Auditbase.
- Experience in taking stocks levels.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills and patient handling skills
- Ability to work unsupervised on own initiative or as a part of a team.
- Analyse results and perform relevant audiological tests.
- Experience of maintaining patient records
- Full range of routine Audiological tests
- Hearing Aid selection and fitting
- Aural rehabilitation
Desirable
- Experience in computer skills
- Ability to travel to rural locations
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Clear and precise communication skills. verbally and in written format.
- Good telephone manner.
- Calm under pressure.
- Able to meet deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Caring attitude.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work on own initiative or part of a team.
- Flexible approach.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of issues relating to confidentiality.
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).
