Audiologist

Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals; Ashford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Preceptorship programme

Excellent location near London

Compressed hours

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Audiologist to deliver high-quality audiology care. You will perform adult hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings, and follow-up care within an established ENT team.

You will provide diagnostic support to ENT clinics (including paediatric testing), work independently and in a team, and contribute to service development. A BSc in Audiology and HCPC or equivalent registration is essential.

Qualifications

• BSc in Audiology or equivalent.
• Registered with HCPC or AHCS/“Academy for Healthcare Science”.
• Experience in adult hearing assessments and hearing aid fitting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality audiology care for adults.
• Perform hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings and follow-up care.
• Provide diagnostic support to ENT clinics, including paediatric testing.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication with patients, carers and professionals.
• Participate in service development.

Skills

Communication

Audit knowledge

Education

BSc in Audiology

BAAT Parts 1 & 2

Tools

Auditbase

Job description

You will:

• Be delivering high-quality audiology care.
• Perform hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings and follow up care for adults.
• Provide diagnostic support to ENT clinics, including some paediatric testing.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, carers, and other professionals.
• Participate in service development.

Essential

• BSc in Audiology, BAAT Parts 1 & 2, or equivalent
• Registered with Academy for Healthcare Science or Health Care Professions Council

Experience Essential

• Experienced in adult hearing assessments
• Experience of hearing aid fitting with verification using real ear measurements (probe microphone measurements)
• Experience of taking aural impressions
• Experience of testing hearing in children aged 4 and above

Desirable

• Use of Auditbase patient management system
• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills Essential

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Knowledge Essential

• Detailed knowledge of current British Society of Audiology and British Academy of Audiology practice guidance relevant to the role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc in Audiology, BAAT Parts 1 & 2, or equivalent
• Registered with Academy for Healthcare Science or Health Care Professions Council

Experience Essential

• Experienced in adult hearing assessments
• Experience of hearing aid fitting with verification using real ear measurements (probe microphone measurements)
• Experience of taking aural impressions
• Experience of testing hearing in children aged 4 and above

Desirable

• Use of Auditbase patient management system
• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills Essential

• Strong oral and written communication skills, Detailed knowledge of current British Society of Audiology and British Academy of Audiology practice guidance relevant to the role

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan. We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities. St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital. Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Option of compressed hours
• Training and development opportunities
• Preceptorship programme for early professionals
• A supportive and collaborative ENT team
• An excellent location near London, Heathrow, and the Surrey countryside

• £33,677-40,996 per year
• Contract
• Full-time
• 7 hours ago