Specialist Audiologist in Auditory Implants

Job summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Audiologist who wants to expand their expertise into Auditory implants. This is a full time permanent role for an audiologist with a passion for auditory implants and is interested in working across the Bone conduction hearing implants, Middle ear implants programmes and Cochlear implant programme.

The successful applicant needs to be an enthusiastic, well-organised and motivated Audiologist with previous Band 6 experience. You will be joining a highly experienced team who are committed to a high standard of care for implant patients.

Main duties of the job

This role is for a permanent full-time specialist audiologist who will work across the disciplines within the auditory implants service.

The successful applicant will be predominantly working with our adult Bone conduction hearing implants (BCHI) and Middle Ear Implant (MEI) patients. However, the post-holder will also have the opportunity to train and work in cochlear implants. The role includes care of patients of all ages during their implant assessment and their post-operative rehabilitation journey. Previous implant experience would be welcomed but we would also welcome applications from experienced audiologists who hold a passion for working in this specialized area of audiology and working in an exciting and dynamic and multidisciplinary team environment.

About us

The St George's Hospital Auditory Implant Service (AIS) comprises of the Paediatric and Adult Cochlear Implant Programmes and the Bone Conduction Hearing Implants (BCHI) and Middle Ear Implants (MEI) programmes. The team comprises of specialized ENT surgeons, Audiovestibular Physician, Implant audiologists, speech and language therapists, and teachers of the Hearing Impaired.

The Auditory Implant Service has an integrated relationship working closely alongside ENT, Audiovestibular medicine and Audiology department. Within the department there is also extensive access to the network of specialised diagnostic and rehabilitation services from children to adults including Electrophysiological assessments, Vestibular assessments and rehabilitation, tinnitus service, and hearing therapy. The Auditory Implant Service is the main tertiary provider of Cochlear implants, bone conduction hearing implants and middle ear implants across South and South west London, celebrating its close networks with many South London Trusts and CCGs.