Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Audiologist to join us in the Adult Audiology team at Basildon and Thurrock Hospitals to develop our tinnitus service.
You will be fully competent as a specialist in tinnitus assessment and associated rehabiliation/management techniques.
You will have access to an excellent support network across the MSEFT Audiology Group. There will be the opportunity to work at the newly opened Thurrock CDC.
Main duties of the job
You will be able to identify appropriate testing programme for each individual case and interpret results, including complex cases.
You will be able to identify and implement programme of care based on results obtained, consistent with current professional body protocols and new developments in the science of Audiology. Exceptional communication abilities are required for counselling patients and families.
You will be responsible for the tinnitus service provision, and able to deputise for the site manager when necessary. This will require planning time of junior staff and establishing of training programmes.
You will be the liason with the wider audiology and ENT Teams, managing direct access clinics and ensuring timely and appropraite onward referral where required,
Be lead for tinnitus audit, patient feedback assessment and journal study.
To assist in the policy formulation of the tinnitus service. This will impact on other services including ENT and community audiology.
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
Are you looking for an exciting Advanced Audiologist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Advanced Audiologist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Audiology or equivalent
- Tinnitus course at M level
Desirable
- Registration with HCPC as a clinical scientist
Experience
Essential
- 4 years experience post qualification
- Experience in managing patients with tinnitus
Desirable
- NHS service experience
- Evidence of leadership or area of specialism
- Evidence of experience with Auditbase
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent standard of written English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Audiology or equivalent
- Tinnitus course at M level
Desirable
- Registration with HCPC as a clinical scientist
Experience
Essential
- 4 years experience post qualification
- Experience in managing patients with tinnitus
Desirable
- NHS service experience
- Evidence of leadership or area of specialism
- Evidence of experience with Auditbase
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent standard of 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.
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).
