Audiologist (Fixed Term, 12 Months)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Option of compressed hours

Training and development opportunities

Preceptorship programme for early pros

Supportive ENT team

Full range of NHS benefits anddiscount

Job summary

Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Surrey is seeking a qualified audiologist for a 12-month fixed-term post within the Adult Audiology team of the ENT service. Core duties include adult hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings and follow-up care, with diagnostic support to ENT clinics including some paediatric testing.

The role is full-time on compressed hours, suitable for newly qualified or experienced clinicians.

Qualifications

• BSc in Audiology, BAAT Parts 1 and 2, or equivalent.
• Registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science or the HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality audiology care.
• Carry out hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings and follow-up care for adults.
• Provide diagnostic support to ENT clinics, including some paediatric testing.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Communicate well with patients, carers and other professionals.
• Take part in service development.

Skills

Hearing assessments

Hearing aid fitting

Communication skills

Clinical documentation

Education

BSc in Audiology

BAAT Parts 1 and 2

Job description

This 12-month fixed-term audiologist post sits within the Adult Audiology team in the ENT service at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The core work is adult hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings and follow-up care, plus diagnostic support to ENT clinics that includes some paediatric testing. The post is full-time on compressed hours and suits newly qualified or experienced audiologists. Candidates need an audiology degree or BAAT qualification and registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science or the HCPC.

What the job involves

• Deliver high-quality audiology care
• Carry out hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings and follow-up care for adults
• Provide diagnostic support to ENT clinics, including some paediatric testing
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Communicate well with patients, carers and other professionals
• Take part in service development

Qualifications

• BSc in Audiology, BAAT Parts 1 and 2, or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science or the HCPC

Experience

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

Skills & knowledge

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Detailed knowledge of current BSA and BAA practice guidance relevant to the role

Nice to have

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

What’s offered

• Option of compressed hours
• Training and development opportunities
• Preceptorship programme for early professionals
• Supportive and collaborative ENT team
• Full range of NHS benefits and discounts