Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Audiologist to join our team at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust. We value innovation and are constantly on the lookout for new ideas as part of our commitment to a culture of continuous improvement.
The department treats adults only (18+) and covers the specialisms of audiological diagnosis and rehabilitation, vestibular diagnosis and rehabilitation and tinnitus management.
Opportunities for continous professional development exist within our department, both in terms of in house training and attending recognised professional courses. When suitable, he post holder will be given the oppertunity to observe and receive training in the specialisms of tinnitus rehabilitaion and/or vestibular diagnosis.
Additionally, as a department, we are also provided with two sponsored places to attend the yearly BAA conference.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Main duties of the job include:
- Adult Audiological Rehabilitation.
- Supporting ENT clinic.
- Training placement students
- Attending and contributing to monthly audit meetings.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
If successful, the candidate will be expected to start with ENT clinics and hearing aid work from the beginning of their contract. Over time, after the initial acclimatisation period, we will start to plan a bespoke training period in an area of a) clinical need, or b) personal interest. This training period may take some time, but once satisfying the relevant criteria, the candidate will can then move in to more specialist audiology clinics. As required, additional time may be allowed for clinical audit projects and various other training courses both internally and externally.
A general breakdown of what the day to day work may include is as follows:
- Running AQP assessment and fitting clinics.
- Conducting 3 yearly reassessment appointments.
- Running hearing aid repair clinics.
- Hearing aid fitting including real ear measurement.
- Impression taking for ear moulds and swimplugs.
- Providing support to general ENT and otology clinics
- Speech audiometry and associated audiological counselling.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If successful, the candidate will be expected to start with ENT clinics and hearing aid work from the beginning of their contract. Over time, after the initial acclimatisation period, we will start to plan a bespoke training period in an area of a) clinical need, or b) personal interest. This training period may take some time, but once satisfying the relevant criteria, the candidate will can then move in to more specialist audiology clinics. As required, additional time may be allowed for clinical audit projects and various other training courses both internally and externally.
A general breakdown of what the day to day work may include is as follows:
- Running AQP assessment and fitting clinics.
- Conducting 3 yearly reassessment appointments.
- Running hearing aid repair clinics.
- Hearing aid fitting including real ear measurement.
- Impression taking for ear moulds and swimplugs.
- Providing support to general ENT and otology clinics
- Speech audiometry and associated audiological counselling.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc. Audiology or MSc. Audiology (including 1 year clinical placement) - OR - Equivalent qualification - Eligible for registration with RCCP/AHCS
Desirable
- Voluntary registration with RCCP
- Membership of BAA and/or BSA
Experience
Essential
- One year undergraduate placement in an Audiology Department as part of the Audiology Degree OR one year experience of working in NHS audiology
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate complex clinical information to the hearing impaired, their families and carers
- Good time management skills - Good organisational skills - Good written communication
- Ability to formulate appropriate clinical management strategies based on case history and relevant test results
- Able to begin running AQP assessment and fitting clinics / support ENT clinics within first week of employment
Desirable
- Awareness of internal developments in audiology
- Awareness of internal developments in NHS-specific audiology
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc. Audiology or MSc. Audiology (including 1 year clinical placement) - OR - Equivalent qualification - Eligible for registration with RCCP/AHCS
Desirable
- Voluntary registration with RCCP
- Membership of BAA and/or BSA
Experience
Essential
- One year undergraduate placement in an Audiology Department as part of the Audiology Degree OR one year experience of working in NHS audiology
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate complex clinical information to the hearing impaired, their families and carers
- Good time management skills - Good organisational skills - Good written communication
- Ability to formulate appropriate clinical management strategies based on case history and relevant test results
- Able to begin running AQP assessment and fitting clinics / support ENT clinics within first week of employment
Desirable
- Awareness of internal developments in audiology
- Awareness of internal developments in NHS-specific audiology
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).
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).
