Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a band 5 permanent Audiologist at Stepping Hill Hospital. The successful applicant will undertake a range of specialist diagnostic tests on adults and assist with testing of paediatrics. They will also provide aural rehabilitation and hearing aid services for patients with hearing impairment of all ages. Training opportunities to support clinics and career development will also be offered.
There will also be opportunities to support a newly set up Vestibular testing clinic. We are currently in the process of applying for IQIPs accreditation which the successful applicant will be involved in along with the whole team.
Main duties of the job
Provide rehabilitative advice and reassurance to a wide range of hearing impaired patients, including those with additional sensory or learning disabilities.
Assist a senior colleague for testing on all ages of paediatrics
Complete home visits.
Use Audiology patient management system to record patient details, test results, earmould details, and hearing aid settings and maintenance.
Liaise with other Trust departments and health professionals as necessary
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or equivalent
- RCCP registration/working towards registration
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- BSA recommended procedures
- Deaf and Equality&Diversity Awareness
- Knowledge of NHS range of hearing aids
Desirable
- Knowledge of Auditbase patient management system
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an Audiology team
- Experience of dealing with a wide range of patients
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with the Deaf and hearing impaired
- Able to use own initiative
- Competent computer user
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
- Positive attitude to service changes
- Clear speech and easy to lip read
- Good manual dexterity for fine tool use
Desirable
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or equivalent
- RCCP registration/working towards registration
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- BSA recommended procedures
- Deaf and Equality&Diversity Awareness
- Knowledge of NHS range of hearing aids
Desirable
- Knowledge of Auditbase patient management system
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an Audiology team
- Experience of dealing with a wide range of patients
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with the Deaf and hearing impaired
- Able to use own initiative
- Competent computer user
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
- Positive attitude to service changes
- Clear speech and easy to lip read
- Good manual dexterity for fine tool use
Desirable
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).
