Job summary
We are seeking an Audiologist to be a member of our team providing comprehensive Audiological Services to Adult and Paediatric patients, who present with Hearing, Balance and Tinnitus disorders
We welcome applications from newly-qualified graduate Audiologists!
Main duties of the job
Clinical
1. Routine diagnostic pure tone audiometry, including masking
2. Routine diagnostic acoustic admittance measurements
3. Selection, fitting and programming of digital and analogue hearing aids, in line with MHAS and departmental protocols
4. Taking of aural impressions and fitting ear moulds
5. To assess the benefit derived from hearing aids, using subjective and objective measures, including informal methods, appropriate questionnaires and insertion gain measurements
6. To use clinical judgement after interpreting results, to refer to appropriate medical and local support services as necessary
7. To record accurate results of testing in hospital and departmental records as appropriate, including: providing patient reports as necessary and ensuring that these are filed appropriately and use of Patient Management System.
8. Responsible for calibration of audiological equipment, on a day-to-day basis
9. Provides support to Clinical Educator, for training of BSc & MSc students from local universities.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the JD and Person Specification attached to this vacancy information for full details of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the JD and Person Specification attached to this vacancy information for full details of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) or equivalent
- Experience of working/training in the NHS
- Full driving licence and access to vehicle
Desirable
- AHCS registration, or working towards
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Paediatric Audiology experience
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Clear speech and easy to understand
- Good problem solving skills
Desirable
- Past experience of working with the public
- Smart/tidy professional appearance
- Punctuality and flexibility
Clinical knowledge
Essential
- Up-to-date clinical knowledge
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical procedures
- Aware of normal results/values for test procedures
Desirable
- Able to evidence knowledge of recommended procedures
- Awareness of onward referral guidelines
- Awareness of BAA guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) or equivalent
- Experience of working/training in the NHS
- Full driving licence and access to vehicle
Desirable
- AHCS registration, or working towards
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Paediatric Audiology experience
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Clear speech and easy to understand
- Good problem solving skills
Desirable
- Past experience of working with the public
- Smart/tidy professional appearance
- Punctuality and flexibility
Clinical knowledge
Essential
- Up-to-date clinical knowledge
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical procedures
- Aware of normal results/values for test procedures
Desirable
- Able to evidence knowledge of recommended procedures
- Awareness of onward referral guidelines
- Awareness of BAA guidelines
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
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
