Audiologist B5

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Guildford is seeking an enthusiastic audiologist to provide clinical services in a multidisciplinary team. The role includes responsibilities such as patient care, overseeing hearing aid services, and supervising students. Candidates must have a BSc in Audiology and relevant memberships. The position offers competitive pay between £31,469 to £38,308, along with professional development programs and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in Audiology with experience.
• Member of relevant professional body.
• Clinical Audiology expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical audiology services with high standards.
• Oversee hearing aid service and education for students.
• Support the service development and research activities.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills in Audiological practice

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Advanced knowledge of clinical audiology

IT skills

Education

BSc or PTP in Audiology

Certificate of Audiology Competence

Membership in professional body

Tools

Auditbase software

Noah software

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic audiologist to join our multidisciplinary Audiology Department at RSFT, Guildford.

The post-holder will be required to work across sites to cover clinics at Royal Surrey County Hospital, including its outreach sites and domiciliary visits. Access to a car is highly recommended.

We are a progressive audiology service which provides multidisciplinary services including a diagnostic and rehabilitation service for children/adults, Vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation service, Tinnitus and Hyperacusis service and the provision of private hearing aids.

The Audiology department is a placement centre for BSc and MSc Audiology students and the post-holder will play a pivotal role in supervising the next generation of audiologists.

Please note this role may involve 7-day a week working to support the service. Core hours of service are 9am - 5pm. Flexible working patterns can be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

Staff members benefit from taking part in a wide range of educational and professional development opportunities including monthly training sessions and audiology training courses.

In addition, the postholder will be able to take part in ongoing research projects.

The post-holder will have the opportunity to help develop the service, interact with Audiology students and be part of a friendly, supportive and highly professional team.

We run a preceptorship program for newly qualified audiologists to provide extra support to graduates.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job description /PERSON SPECIFICATION attached

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of clinical audiology services in close working with the Audiology Team Lead, Adult Clinical Service Lead and Head of Department.

This will cover the maintenance of demonstrably high professional standards in respect of:

The scientific, technical, therapeutic, rehabilitation and clinical activity of the service

Patient care

The effective and efficient use of resources and the management of workload

The provision of professional advice consistent with the responsibilities and expertise of the department

Teaching and training of junior staff

Keeping abreast with new developments and providing an evidence based service.

• Perform a range of technical activities related to the disorders of hearing for adults.

Provide Audiological cover for ENT clinics.

Provide a comprehensive hearing aid service to adult patients referred to the Audiology department including fitting and fine tuning of hearing aids.

For further information contact Karen Lammaing, Head of Audiology on 01483 408359 or email on [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A BSc or PTP in Audiology or Audiology degree with equivalent level of experience
• A certificate of Audiology Competence
• Be a member of the British Academy of Audiology or other professional organisation
• Be a member of an appropriate professional body (AHCS - Healthcare Scientist or HCPC - Clinical Scientist)

Knowledge and Experience

• Working with people
• Experience of working both as an independent practitioner for a range of Audiological assessment and rehabilitative techniques and outcomes
• oAdult Tympanometry
• oReal Ear Measurement
• oImpression Taking
• oEarmould modifications
• oAdult Fitting & Rehabilitation
• oPaediatric Testing >3 years
• A knowledge of NHS digital models of hearing aids
• A practical knowledge of clinical Audiology and hearing aid technology. oAuditbase software oNoah software

Skills and Capabilities

• Excellent clinical skills in Audiological practice
• Able to work as part of a team
• The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and prioritise workloads
• Have an advanced, theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical audiology and hearing aid technology.
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to timescales
• IT Skills, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills and auditbase
• Possess a current knowledge of NHS policy, the present agenda for change, and the generic operational working of the organisation
• Have some experience in specialised areas e.g. paediatric hearing aids neuro-otology or central auditory testing

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.

£31,469 to £38,308 a yearper annum including (HCAS) High Cost Area Supplement