Audiologist

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Congleton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic audiologist to join the Adult Audiology Department. The role involves diagnostic testing, fitting Bluetooth hearing aids with Real Ear Measurement, rehabilitation, and travel to external clinics within the East Cheshire catchment.

The successful candidate will support student training, take part in audits and professional development, and participate in NHS-wide DBS and visa checks as required.

Qualifications

• BSc Audiology or equivalent required.
• Registered with relevant professional organisation (AHCS/BAA).
• Enhanced DBS check (with barred lists) required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic tests for GP referrals and ENT.
• Fitting of Bluetooth hearing aids using Real Ear Measurement.
• Rehabilitation, face-to-face and telephone follow-ups and repairs.
• Travel to external clinics within East Cheshire catchment as needed.
• Support for students on placement.
• Involvement in audits and UKAS accreditation activities.

Skills

Good communication

IT skills

Teamwork

BSL 1

Education

BSc Audiology / BSc Healthcare Science with Audiology

Job description

Our small friendly, Adult Audiology Department is looking to employ an enthusiastic, friendly , hard working audiologist to join our family. The successful candidate will be expected to perform Diagnostic audiometry, Tympanometry, fitting of Phonak Blue tooth hearing aids using Real Ear Measurement, provide rehabilitation, cover ENT as required , may be asked to travel to external sites, and help with Student training . You will be involved in audits, IQIPS, Staff meetings and have the opportunity for CPD and extra training as required .

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

Diagnostic tests for GP Referrals and ENT. Fitting of blue tooth hearing aids using Real Ear Measurement, Rehabilitation, Face to face and telephone follow ups and repairs. You will be involved in supporting students whilst on placement and may be asked to travel to outside clinics within the East Cheshire catchment. You will be involved with audits and on going work for UKAS accreditation.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

We look forward to receiving your application.

Qualifications

• BSc Audiology/ BSc Healthcare Science Neurosciences with Audiology speciality or equivalent qualifications (pre BSc i.e. BAA/BSA Certificate of Audiology and MPPM B Tec and H Tec)
• Registered with relevant professional organisation - Academy for Healthcare Science / British Academy of Audiology (BAA)

Knowledge

• Professional standards and protocols
• Use of Audiology PMS

Skills

• Good communication
• It skills
• Use of audit base
• teamwork
• British Sign language level one (BSL)

Experience

• CCCC (competence certificate)
• 1 years Audiology Experience

Specific Job Requirment

• Team player
• Able to demonstrate empathy to patients
• Reliability and punctuality
• Flexibility over location/pattern of work
• Willing to travel to peripheral clinics throughout Macclesfield

Other

• Full driving licence

Other

• Ability to travel between sites

Other requirments

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Further Details

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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.

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearpro rata (subject to job matching)