Job summary
An audiologist post covering predominately adult diagnostic and rehabilitative work. There will be the opportunity to develop paediatric skills should the candidate wish otherwise there will be other continuing professional development opportunities
Main duties of the job
Undertake all routine aspects of audiometric testing. This will include audiometry (air & bone conduction) tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing and speech audiometry as indicated.
Perform objective tests of hearing. These will include ABR, OAE or equivalent with training if needed.
Undertake routine and non-routine hearing aid assessment, fitting and verification of hearing aids for Adult, including digital hearing aids and provide on going support.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- BAAT I & II, BTEC MPPM or equivalent, BSc or MSc
Desirable
- European Computer Drivers Licence or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Assessment, fitting & verification of hearing aids in adults.
- Assessment, fitting & verification of digital hearing aids.
Desirable
- Undertakes vestibular & electrophysiological assessment and act appropriately on findings.
- Undertakes non routine audiometric testing - OAD & OAE testing, & free field testing
- Teaching junior & trainee staff.
- Experience of MHAS implementation.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent communication
- Excellent Organisation skills
- Motivated and committed
- Able to work as a member of a team & autonomously
Desirable
- Keyboard skills
- Teaching skills
- Counselling skills
- Second language
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Desirable
- Car driver with full licence
- Ability to travel to other sites.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- BAAT I & II, BTEC MPPM or equivalent, BSc or MSc
Desirable
- European Computer Drivers Licence or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Assessment, fitting & verification of hearing aids in adults.
- Assessment, fitting & verification of digital hearing aids.
Desirable
- Undertakes vestibular & electrophysiological assessment and act appropriately on findings.
- Undertakes non routine audiometric testing - OAD & OAE testing, & free field testing
- Teaching junior & trainee staff.
- Experience of MHAS implementation.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent communication
- Excellent Organisation skills
- Motivated and committed
- Able to work as a member of a team & autonomously
Desirable
- Keyboard skills
- Teaching skills
- Counselling skills
- Second language
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Desirable
- Car driver with full licence
- Ability to travel to other sites.
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).
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).
