Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Audiologist

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Job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with hearing challenges? Are you ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic and supportive environment? Southend University Hospital is looking for a Specialist Audiologist to join our dedicated team and provide top-tier care to our patients!

As a Specialist Audiologist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality audiological services. Your primary focus will be on supporting the Adult Hearing Service, helping individuals regain confidence in their hearing and improving their quality of life.

At Southend University Hospital, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your skills and ideas are valued. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and make a tangible impact on the lives of our patients.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining an IQIPS accrediated service where they will be expected to provide support to patients attending the audiology service and/or ENT.

You will be required to undertake routine diagnostic assessment of patients of all ages, to fit and maintain NHS hearing aids and participate with all routine duties within the department.

You will also be expected to assist in the day to day running of the Department.

You will be expected to participate with the supervision of BSc students, under the overall guidance of the Team leader.

You will be working with children, families and adults, planning diagnostic testing and rehabiliation programmes.

You will develop a specialist interest area and may take responsibility for this area as part of the team.

Planning and managing a caseload of adult and/or children

Planning and carrying out audiological diagnostic testing

Contributing to data collection for audit and/or service planning

Supervising students and/or junior members of staff

About us

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

24 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

390-SUR-SO-5071

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc or equivalent
  • AHCS / HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Further education in field (example of HTS)

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • experience within an NHS audiology service

Communication skills

Essential

  • excellent written english
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc or equivalent
  • AHCS / HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Further education in field (example of HTS)

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • experience within an NHS audiology service

Communication skills

Essential

  • excellent written english

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Audiological Services

Gareth Smith

gareth.smith8@nhs.net

01702385429

Details

Date posted

24 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

390-SUR-SO-5071

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY


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