Job summary
Join Our Vibrant Audiology Team in Bedfordshire!
Are you an experienced Audiologist ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for passionate professionals to join our welcoming and fast-paced Audiology service, based across Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital.
In this senior-level role, you'll play a vital part in delivering high-quality care within our adult audiology service from conducting hearing assessments to managing rehabilitation plans for patients with complex needs. You'll also support ENT outpatient clinics, working with both adults and children, and have the chance to make a real impact every day.
If you're someone who enjoys mentoring and sharing knowledge, you'll thrive here, our training programme for Audiology trainees values your input and expertise. We're seeking excellent communicators who are patient-centred, driven, and aligned with our Trust's core values.
We're a team that's always looking ahead. Whether it's through service innovation or personal growth, we're committed to evolving -- and we want you to be part of that journey. In return, we offer a supportive environment and clear opportunities for career development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in the provision of a comprehensive diagnostic audiology service and hearing rehabilitative service, working at a senior level. The post holder will participate in the diagnostic audiology service, including provision of audiology cover to ENT clinics (testing Paediatric and Adult patients) as well as in the adult rehabilitation service including management of complex patients. The post holder will also participate in the department's training programme for students
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job and get in contact with us for a chat if you would like to discuss flexible working needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this listing be sure to check them out for a complete breakdown of responsibilities and requirements. Heres a snapshot of what your role will include:
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ENT Outpatient Clinic Support: Provide audiology cover to ENT OPD clinics, working with both paediatric and adult patients. This includes performing a full range of diagnostic tests such as masked air and bone conduction audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, and otoacoustic emission testing, followed by clear communication of results to patients and their families/carers.
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Diagnostic Audiology Services: Contribute to our diagnostic service through performance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of both routine and complex audiological test procedures, with support and supervision as needed.
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Hearing Aid Support for ENT Patients: Coordinate hearing aid provision for ENT clinic patients including initial assessments, obtaining consent, preliminary counselling, and entering data into the patient management system (PMS).
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Adult Hearing Aid & Rehabilitation Services: Play a key role in our adult hearing aid and aural rehabilitation services, including patients referred directly by GPs (aged 18+). Youll independently manage both routine and complex patient pathways, including:
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Thorough, patient-tailored assessments
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Detailed case history taking
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Holistic care planning to support long-term outcomes
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this listing be sure to check them out for a complete breakdown of responsibilities and requirements. Heres a snapshot of what your role will include:
-
ENT Outpatient Clinic Support: Provide audiology cover to ENT OPD clinics, working with both paediatric and adult patients. This includes performing a full range of diagnostic tests such as masked air and bone conduction audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, and otoacoustic emission testing, followed by clear communication of results to patients and their families/carers.
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Diagnostic Audiology Services: Contribute to our diagnostic service through performance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of both routine and complex audiological test procedures, with support and supervision as needed.
-
Hearing Aid Support for ENT Patients: Coordinate hearing aid provision for ENT clinic patients including initial assessments, obtaining consent, preliminary counselling, and entering data into the patient management system (PMS).
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Adult Hearing Aid & Rehabilitation Services: Play a key role in our adult hearing aid and aural rehabilitation services, including patients referred directly by GPs (aged 18+). Youll independently manage both routine and complex patient pathways, including:
-
Thorough, patient-tailored assessments
-
Detailed case history taking
-
Holistic care planning to support long-term outcomes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Audiology
- Registration with professional UK body
Desirable
- HTS module in AR
- MSc in Audiology
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in health organisation
- Evidence of management of complex AR
Desirable
- Previous supervisory and training role
Personal skills
Essential
- Excellent communication
- Evidence of patient focus
- Team skills
Desirable
- Quality of written application
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Audiology
- Registration with professional UK body
Desirable
- HTS module in AR
- MSc in Audiology
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in health organisation
- Evidence of management of complex AR
Desirable
- Previous supervisory and training role
Personal skills
Essential
- Excellent communication
- Evidence of patient focus
- Team skills
Desirable
- Quality of written application
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).
