Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated Audiologist or Associate Audiologist to join our vibrant and supportive department! If you hold a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent) and a Certificate of Clinical Competence, we'd love to hear from you. Applicants with over 12 months' experience should ideally be RCCP registered. This position offers the ideal balance of consolidating your existing skills while giving you room to grow and develop. We offer a well-established preceptorship programme, regular peer review, and an annual individual performance review to help you reach your full potential.
Main duties of the job
You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality adult audiology services, including:
- Direct referral hearing aid assessments
- Fitting and verification of hearing aids (including open-fit technology)
- Follow-ups, repairs, and reassessments
- Supporting ENT clinics
Our department also provides specialist services such as:
- Tinnitus counselling
- Vestibular assessments
- Learning Disability clinics
- Complex needs clinics
As a valued team member, you'll be encouraged to contribute to these services and expand your skills across a broad clinical range.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Direct referral hearing aid assessments
- Fitting and verification of hearing aids (including openfit technology)
- Follow-ups, repairs, and reassessments
- Supporting ENT clinics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Direct referral hearing aid assessments
- Fitting and verification of hearing aids (including openfit technology)
- Follow-ups, repairs, and reassessments
- Supporting ENT clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Foundation degree in Audiology
Desirable
- Clinical educators qualification
- HCPC or BAA registration
EXperience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS Audiology service or AQP provider.
Desirable
- Experience in all aspects of routine Audiology e.g Hearing aid assessments, REM, fitting and rehabilitation, direct referrals
Skills
Essential
- Show initiative and have ability to work autonomously within the scope of the job description
- Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development and standards
- Motivational and organisational skills
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of using appropriate knowledge, research, reasoning and problem solving skills in order to make professional judgement
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of advanced features of digital hearing aids
Additional
Essential
- Produce high quality written communications e.g patient journals and referral letters
- The ability to work across sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Foundation degree in Audiology
Desirable
- Clinical educators qualification
- HCPC or BAA registration
EXperience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS Audiology service or AQP provider.
Desirable
- Experience in all aspects of routine Audiology e.g Hearing aid assessments, REM, fitting and rehabilitation, direct referrals
Skills
Essential
- Show initiative and have ability to work autonomously within the scope of the job description
- Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development and standards
- Motivational and organisational skills
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of using appropriate knowledge, research, reasoning and problem solving skills in order to make professional judgement
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of advanced features of digital hearing aids
Additional
Essential
- Produce high quality written communications e.g patient journals and referral letters
- The ability to work across sites
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Thomas Linacre Centre
Parsons Walk
Wigan
WN1 1RU
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
