Audiologist

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are currently looking for Band 5 Audiologist to join our hard-working Audiology team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Audiology Team were voted the British Academy of Audiology Team of the Year 2022

The opportunity has arisen within our well-equipped department that currently provides a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative service to the Adult and Paediatric population of York and Scarborough as well outlying areas.

In your first year with the department courses that are offered internally include first steps in leadership, dementia awareness and quality improvement level 1.

If you are applying with a Foundation Degree in Audiology then the department would consider employing as a Band 4 with the opportunity to complete the final year of the BSc in Audiology. Further details on a Band 4 position including salary and Job Description are available by contacting the Head of Service Kate Iley

Please note that the Audiology Department covers North Yorkshire including York, Scarborough and Harrogate.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

You will have completed the BSc in Audiology or equivalent (MSc in Audiology). Duties will include provision of a range of audiometric investigations and a comprehensive hearing aid service to adults.

These clinical services include providing a full range of digital hearing aids. You will be expected to attend clinics and various locations, so the ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy. The trust has access to hire vehicles but if you do not have a driving licence there is a good rail link locally and travel time is allowed when travelling from your allocated base to our other clinics.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of provider

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

The NHS Staff Council has accepted the pay offer made by the government for Agenda for Change staff in England, which you will see is reflected on the salary for this role. Thenew salary rates for this year(2023/24)willtake effect from 1 April 2023. Eligible staff can expect to receive the additional 2022/23 payment and the new 2023/24 pay rates (including back pay to 1 April) as part of their pay in June.

Date posted

10 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-5263073-A-CG3

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BAAT Part I or II or equivalent
Voluntary Registration in preparation for State Registration

Desirable

BSc in Audiology (or equivalent pre 2004)

Experience

Essential

Evidence of continuing professional development
Maintenance of a Portfolio
Experience of supervising and training students

Desirable

Paediatric experience
Experience of using computerised patient management system

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BAAT Part I or II or equivalent
Voluntary Registration in preparation for State Registration

Desirable

BSc in Audiology (or equivalent pre 2004)

Experience

Essential

Evidence of continuing professional development
Maintenance of a Portfolio
Experience of supervising and training students

Desirable

Paediatric experience
Experience of using computerised patient management system

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.