Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic band 5 Audiology practitioner with excellent clinical and organizational skills to join our busy team at Liverpool University Hospital NHS Trust. You will offer a patient-centred approach and will be responsible for ensuring that our service user's needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.
We provide a comprehensive audiology service including diagnostic and rehabilitation services for adults on AQP and non-AQP pathways, specialist clinics for adults with additional needs, Evoked Response Audiometry, Vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation service and a Tinnitus and Hyperacusis service with an established Tinnitus Support Group.
The duties of the post include carrying out routine procedures within the Audiology service such as adult rehabilitation, direct referrals from primary care, hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings with verification, plus diagnostic audiometry support to ENT clinics.
The successful candidate will be educated to BSc level in Audiology or equivalent and registered or working towards registration with AHCS or HCPC.
The Audiology Service is UKAS IQIPS accredited and we are looking for an individual who has a good understanding of the importance of this accreditation.
Working patterns to a certain extent are flexible and can be discussed.
Main duties of the job
To contribute towards the provision of a comprehensive Audiology Service and to assist in the daily clinical work of the department, including:
- New hearing assessments, hearing reassessments, hearing instrument fittings, routine review appointments and repairs.
- Clinical support to the ENT service.
- Daily maintenance and calibration of all Audiology equipment.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Contributes to the core aspects of adult aural rehabilitation and diagnostic testing
- To participate in the repairs sessions, supply of batteries, re-tubing of ear moulds and taking impressions for ear moulds
- Deal with queries and problems presented by patients and carers and referring them to the appropriate professional if required.
- To deliver the Audiology service at satellite stations and on the ward as required.
- To attend departmental training programmes to meet the needs of the service.
- To work closely with all members of the Audiology/ENT/Admin/Clinical Engineering teams.
- To assist in the supervision of clinical work of more junior Audiology staff.
- To assist in developing clinical services in line with departmental and Trust objectives, national quality and best practice guidelines.
- To ensure the effective and efficient use of resources, utilizing the current departmental patient Management System and IT software.
- To provide support and guidance to non-technical staff.
- Comply with health and safety in the department carrying out risk assessments, safety audits, and staff awareness in conjunction with the line manager.
- Any other duties as agreed with the Audiology Services Manager/ Highly Specialised Audiology Practitioner
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Contributes to the core aspects of adult aural rehabilitation and diagnostic testing
- To participate in the repairs sessions, supply of batteries, re-tubing of ear moulds and taking impressions for ear moulds
- Deal with queries and problems presented by patients and carers and referring them to the appropriate professional if required.
- To deliver the Audiology service at satellite stations and on the ward as required.
- To attend departmental training programmes to meet the needs of the service.
- To work closely with all members of the Audiology/ENT/Admin/Clinical Engineering teams.
- To assist in the supervision of clinical work of more junior Audiology staff.
- To assist in developing clinical services in line with departmental and Trust objectives, national quality and best practice guidelines.
- To ensure the effective and efficient use of resources, utilizing the current departmental patient Management System and IT software.
- To provide support and guidance to non-technical staff.
- Comply with health and safety in the department carrying out risk assessments, safety audits, and staff awareness in conjunction with the line manager.
- Any other duties as agreed with the Audiology Services Manager/ Highly Specialised Audiology Practitioner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) / Diploma in Audiology or equivalent
- Will have achieved a minimum of BSc in Audiology (or equivalent qualifications Diploma in Audiology, H'Tech/B'Tec MPPM/NVQ3 and BAAT parts 1 & 2)
- Responsible for own CPD and professional qualifications compliance
Desirable
- Registered with AHCS/HCCP.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in adult testing, hearing aid fittings and rehabilitation in an NHS setting
- Application of advances in own practice
- Evidenced experience working in an acute care setting. This may have been gained during placement year
Desirable
- Evidenced post qualification experience
- Voluntary work in an Audiology related field
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge acquired through trainee experience within an Audiology department
- Knowledge of NHS networks/ referral routes
Desirable
- A working knowledge of Practice Navigator
Skills
Essential
- Basic counselling
- Computer skills - database use
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within the role
- Able to plan and prioritise own case load
- Apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations requiring fine manual dexterity
Other
Essential
- Diffuse conflict situations
- You will be expected to undertake study/training that will assist you in providing a high standard of care in the profession and to maintain CPD portfolio in accordance with Trust policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) / Diploma in Audiology or equivalent
- Will have achieved a minimum of BSc in Audiology (or equivalent qualifications Diploma in Audiology, H'Tech/B'Tec MPPM/NVQ3 and BAAT parts 1 & 2)
- Responsible for own CPD and professional qualifications compliance
Desirable
- Registered with AHCS/HCCP.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in adult testing, hearing aid fittings and rehabilitation in an NHS setting
- Application of advances in own practice
- Evidenced experience working in an acute care setting. This may have been gained during placement year
Desirable
- Evidenced post qualification experience
- Voluntary work in an Audiology related field
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge acquired through trainee experience within an Audiology department
- Knowledge of NHS networks/ referral routes
Desirable
- A working knowledge of Practice Navigator
Skills
Essential
- Basic counselling
- Computer skills - database use
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within the role
- Able to plan and prioritise own case load
- Apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations requiring fine manual dexterity
Other
Essential
- Diffuse conflict situations
- You will be expected to undertake study/training that will assist you in providing a high standard of care in the profession and to maintain CPD portfolio in accordance with Trust policy
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).
