Audiologist | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Rotational packages

Job summary

Bolton Foundation NHS Trust is seeking a qualified Audiologist to join our Audiology Team. The role emphasizes diagnostic testing of adults, safe operation and calibration of equipment, and delivering a comprehensive hearing aid service.

You will contribute to clinical audits, governance, and develop evidence-based protocols while guiding trainees and students. Applicants should have a BSc or MSc in audiology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master level qualifications in audiology or healthcare science are required or desirable.
• Postgraduate clinical experience is preferable but not essential.
• Good communication and ability to work autonomously and within a team are valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic audiological testing of adults.
• Ensure safe use and calibration of audiology equipment with accurate records.
• Provide a comprehensive hearing aid service for adults and determine care plans.
• Participate in clinical audit, research and governance activities for the Audiology service.
• Plan workload priorities with line manager and supervise trainees or volunteers.

Skills

Good communication

Autonomous work

Team player

Education

BSc in Healthcare Science Audiology

MSc in Audiological Science

Job description

Full Time / Job share 56 hours per week - Fixed Term 12 Month Contract

Bolton Foundation NHS Trust Audiology department is looking to recruit an Audiologist to join our Audiology Team. We are seeking an enthusiastic audiologist to join our friendly, dedicated team.

You must be a good communicator, confident working autonomously and as an enthusiastic team-member. You must have either a BSc in Healthcare Science Audiology or MSc in Audiological Science, with clinical competency.

Postgraduate clinical experience is preferable but not essential - newly qualified graduates or those returning to practice after a career break are welcome to apply.

To provide diagnostic audiological testing of adults, to be responsible for the safe use and calibration of equipment and ensuring accurate records are maintained.

To provide a comprehensive hearing aid service to adults including determining care plans for individual patients and involving carers and families as appropriate.

To take an active role in areas of clinical audit, research and clinical governance for the Audiology service and contributing to the development of evidence-based protocols.

To plan and prioritise elements of own workload, within the framework of service delivery priorities as defined by the line manager, and supervise the work of trainees/students and volunteers as required

Caring is our passion.

If you want to work for a warm and welcoming organisation, that puts its patients at the heart of everything we do, there’s #APlaceForYou on our team.

Our staff are our most valuable asset. From the exceptional opportunities we offer, including flexible working and rotational packages, to the remarkable care we provide to our patients, we think there’s something special about working here.

Why not find out more about what working life is like here from our happy staff.

We want the very best for our patients and are proud of the services we offer. Join us and be a part of something very special.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

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