Job summary
Are you passionate about patient care? Is your super power communication?
We have an exciting opportunity for a well-motivated, enthusiastic Band 5 Audiologist to join the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Audiology service.
You will be expected to provide of a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology to adults and school aged children both on the acute hospital site and at peripheral clinics without supervision. We also work closely and support ENT clinics. You will be based at Broomfield Hospital, but will also be expected to travel to other sites.
We are a super friendly team that will support you in our busy but fun working environment.
We have seen rapid but effective changes in Audiology - come and join us and be a part of it.
Main duties of the job
To provide diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology to adults and children.
The provision of a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology to adults and school aged children both on the acute hospital site and at peripheral clinics
About us
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Plan programme and carry out rehabilitation care for older children and adults, using hearing aid technology.
- Direct referral assessment and fitting of wide range of hearing aids (Oticon, Siemens, Phonak, Danalogic, etc.
- Paediatric hearing assessment
- Hearing aid repair and reassessment including advice on suitable alternative treatment programmes
- Provision of first line hearing therapy support
- Carry out specialised technical procedures such as paediatric testing or balance assessment using complex diagnostic equipment.
For full details please refer job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Plan programme and carry out rehabilitation care for older children and adults, using hearing aid technology.
- Direct referral assessment and fitting of wide range of hearing aids (Oticon, Siemens, Phonak, Danalogic, etc.
- Paediatric hearing assessment
- Hearing aid repair and reassessment including advice on suitable alternative treatment programmes
- Provision of first line hearing therapy support
- Carry out specialised technical procedures such as paediatric testing or balance assessment using complex diagnostic equipment.
For full details please refer job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or MSc Audiology
- AHCS / HCPC registered (or working towards)
Desirable
- Membership of a Professional Group (BAA/BSA/etc)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of hearing aid types and applications
- Good understanding of technical procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of Auditbase
- Knowledge of Lorenzo
- Student placement within an NHS setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or MSc Audiology
- AHCS / HCPC registered (or working towards)
Desirable
- Membership of a Professional Group (BAA/BSA/etc)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of hearing aid types and applications
- Good understanding of technical procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of Auditbase
- Knowledge of Lorenzo
- Student placement within an NHS setting
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).
