Audiologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Low Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Rotational packages

Job summary

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Audiologist to join the audiology department on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role covers diagnostic hearing tests for adults and a comprehensive hearing aid service with individual care planning.

There is travel between sites and weekend working, with either full-time or job-share arrangements at 56 hours per week. Applicants should hold a BSc Audiology or MSc in Audiological Science (or equivalent) and be registered with AHCS or HCPC, or working

Qualifications

• BSc Audiology degree or MSc in Audiological Science (or equivalent).
• Registration with AHCS or HCPC, or working towards it if newly qualified.
• Experience within an audiology service and adult rehabilitation.
• Experience of an audit-based patient management system.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostic audiological testing for adults, including safe use and calibration of equipment and accurate records.
• Deliver a comprehensive hearing aid service to adults, setting individual care plans and involving carers and families where appropriate.
• Take an active role in clinical audit, research and clinical governance, and help develop evidence-based protocols.
• Plan and prioritise own workload within service priorities set by the line manager.
• Supervise the work of trainees, students and volunteers as required.

Skills

Digital hearing aid fitting

Verbal and written communication

Ability to work unsupervised

Planning and prioritisation

Analytical and reflective skills

Patient diagnosis and rehabilitation

Education

BSc Audiology degree or MSc in Audiological Science

Registration with AHCS or HCPC (or working towards it)

Job description

Audiologist post in the audiology department of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The work centres on diagnostic hearing tests for adults, a hearing aid service that includes individual care planning, and clinical audit and governance. The role is offered full time or as a job share at 56 hours a week, with travel between sites and weekend working. Applicants need a relevant audiology degree at BSc or MSc level, and newly qualified graduates are welcome to apply.

What the job involves

• Carry out diagnostic audiological testing for adults, including safe use and calibration of equipment and accurate records
• Deliver a comprehensive hearing aid service to adults, setting individual care plans and involving carers and families where appropriate
• Take an active role in clinical audit, research and clinical governance, and help develop evidence-based protocols
• Plan and prioritise own workload within service priorities set by the line manager
• Supervise the work of trainees, students and volunteers as required

What's required

Qualifications

• BSc Audiology degree or MSc in Audiological Science, or equivalent
• Evidence of clinical competence

Registration & licences

• Registration with AHCS or HCPC, or working towards it if newly qualified

Experience

• Experience within an audiology service appropriate to grade
• Experience of adult rehabilitation
• Experience of an audit-based patient management system

Skills & knowledge

• Digital hearing aid fitting
• Effective verbal and written communication with empathy
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate
• Assessment, analytical and reflective skills across a diverse patient group
• Ability to carry out patient diagnosis, assessment and rehabilitation

Other

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to travel between sites and carry out domiciliary visits independently
• Ability to work weekends

Nice to have

• Evidence of continuing practice development
• Membership of BAA and/or BSA
• Clinical supervision of students and assistant staff
• Experience or knowledge of working in a community setting
• Evidence of previous participation in audit
• Leadership skills
• Presentation skills
• Knowledge of clinical governance as applied to audiology

What's offered

• Flexible working
• Rotational packages