Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Audiology Service at Oxford University Hospitals as an Associate Audiologist.
This is a key support role for registered Clinical Scientists and Audiologists, primarily for the adult audiology service at OUH. The post includes, under supervision, the performance of routine audiological procedures. In addition, the post holder is responsible for undertaking and managing postal and in-person hearing aid repairs, for maintaining stock levels and for coordinating the annual calibration of equipment. The role also includes line-management of Assistant Audiologists. This vacancy has arisen due to the current post holder progressing into a registered Audiologist post.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of a close-knit team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of clinics. Responsibilities include stock management and equipment maintenance. Patient-facing activities include the performance, under supervision, of routine procedures such as audiometry, tympanometry, aural impressions, the routine fitting of adult hearing aids, and hearing aid follow-up appointments (both in person and by telephone).
You will be a self-starter and able to demonstrate excellent organisational, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. You will have good level of IT literacy with a willingness to develop additional skills in this area. A passion for helping people is a must, and you will be able to demonstrate previous experience of working with the general public. You will have a flexible approach to work is and be a team-player.
You must be either working towards a level 6-degree apprenticeship in Audiology (leading to registration as an Audiologist with the Academy for Healthcare Science), or be eligible and willing to register for this. Previous experience working in an NHS audiology service (or equivalent) as an Assistant Audiologist is essential.
About us
OUH is one of the UK's largest teaching hospital trusts. We provide a comprehensive adult audiology service including the fitting of routine and non-routine hearing aids, complex diagnostics, balance assessment and hearing therapy. The adult audiology service sits alongside a busy paediatric audiology service which sees babies referred from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme as well as preschool and older children. We also have an Auditory Implant Programme which includes cochlear implants and Bone Anchored Hearing Aids.
You would be joining a large team comprising Audiologists, Assistant Audiologists, Clinical Scientists, and administrative colleagues. We are actively involved in training and have colleagues on degree apprenticeship, PTP and STP programmes, with all staff having regular CPD opportunities.
You will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and may be required to travel to our clinic at the Horton Hospital in Banbury and other clinics across Oxfordshire. The department offers flexible working arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
You are encouraged to get in touch for discussion of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
You are encouraged to get in touch for discussion of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Five or more GCSE's including English and Maths Grade C or above) or equivalent qualifications
- At least 3 A-levels grade C or above including one science subject
- To be studying at degree level (level 6) or eligible and willing to register for degree apprenticeship programme
Desirable
- Foundation degree in audiology
- IT Qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS audiology service (or equivalent) as an Assistant Audiologist
- Experience working with the public
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including telephone use
- Willingness to develop additional computer technology skills
- Evidence of problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Line-management or supervision experience
Personal skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational ability
- Able to plan, organise and direct work of a small team
- Able to work both independently and as a member of a team, in an intense and, at times, emotive atmosphere
Desirable
- Evidence of team building
Behavioural skills
Essential
- Hard working with ability to work to deadlines
- Self-starter, able to work with initiative
- Diplomatic and professional
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Experience working with individuals with hearing difficulty
Technical skills
Essential
- Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package
- Excellent manual dexterity and coordination to accurately manipulate equipment and small devices to include hearing aids and accessories and insert probe tubes accurately into ear canals
Desirable
- Experience of working with Auditbase
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Five or more GCSE's including English and Maths Grade C or above) or equivalent qualifications
- At least 3 A-levels grade C or above including one science subject
- To be studying at degree level (level 6) or eligible and willing to register for degree apprenticeship programme
Desirable
- Foundation degree in audiology
- IT Qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS audiology service (or equivalent) as an Assistant Audiologist
- Experience working with the public
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including telephone use
- Willingness to develop additional computer technology skills
- Evidence of problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Line-management or supervision experience
Personal skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational ability
- Able to plan, organise and direct work of a small team
- Able to work both independently and as a member of a team, in an intense and, at times, emotive atmosphere
Desirable
- Evidence of team building
Behavioural skills
Essential
- Hard working with ability to work to deadlines
- Self-starter, able to work with initiative
- Diplomatic and professional
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Experience working with individuals with hearing difficulty
Technical skills
Essential
- Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package
- Excellent manual dexterity and coordination to accurately manipulate equipment and small devices to include hearing aids and accessories and insert probe tubes accurately into ear canals
Desirable
- Experience of working with Auditbase
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).
