Audiologist - Hertfordshire

NHS; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Are you passionate about providing high-quality audiology services to patients in need? Do you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Audiology Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our ENT Intermediate service, you will play a crucial role in providing diagnostic audiology services to NHS patients referred by local GP's. Your expertise will ensure efficient and effective audiology procedures, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and technical proficiency.

Job responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic hearing tests for patients with Ear Nose and Throat conditions, including audiograms, tympanograms, and pure tone air/bone conduction tests.
• Ensure prompt referral to ENT specialists when necessary, in accordance with clinical pathways.
• Maintain open communication with referring GP's to enhance clinical awareness and collaboration.
• Adhere to Significant Event Analysis procedures and report untoward events in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with local Audiology/ENT services and secondary care clinicians to improve patient care pathways.
• Deliver a quality service in compliance with professional codes of conduct and regulatory standards.
• Prioritize and manage workload to maintain quality and promote patient safety.
• Participate in quality governance systems, audits, and evaluations to drive continuous improvement.
• Support professional development through ongoing learning and training activities.

Person Specification

Experience

• Audiology: 4 years (required)

Qualifications

• BSc in Audiology or equivalent (required)
• Bachelor's (preferred)

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.