Audiology Practitioner

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Windsor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Windsor seeks an Audiologist to join their dedicated team. The role involves diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology for both adults and children. Candidates should hold a BSc in Audiology or related field, and RCCP registration, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills. The organization values equal opportunities and offers benefits such as flexible work options, continuous professional development, and various employee support initiatives. A compassionate approach to patient care is essential.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

Excellent learning and development opportunities

'Cycle to Work' scheme

Discounts at popular retailers and restaurants

Qualifications

• BSc in Audiology or equivalent required.
• Must possess RCCP registration or be ready to register.
• Demonstrated post-qualification experience in adult and paediatric testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology.
• Support ENT clinics with paediatric assessments.
• Communicate effectively with service users.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good computer and database skills

Knowledge of test procedures

Ability to communicate with hearing impaired

Education

BSc in Audiology or Medical Physics

RCCP registration

Job description

We are looking for aband5Audiologist to join our experienced team of healthcare scientists. Our service is based in Windsor, and we also cover several sites across east Berkshire and staffregularly workat different sites during the week.Our core hours are 0800-1600 Monday-Friday.We see a range of complex adult and paediatric patients for audiological assessment and rehabilitation, as well as providing audiology support to our ENT colleagues.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trustisatrustwhere you will be empowered to support patients with complex conditions, adopting a personalised approach to patient care that maximises independence,choiceand control, following our philosophy of enabling people to reach andmaintaintheiroptimumlevel of health and wellbeing.

We value our employees and put people first.Working in teams,where youwill have access to our Trust-wide Learning and Development programmesand be supported in your career and personal growth, with opportunities to help you build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, enabling you to extend your skills and ensure that you excel.

Wevaluecompassionate leadership and Quality Improvement, which is about creating a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to have a direct impact on the things that matter most.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, Healthcare Science practitioner RCCP registered with BSc in Audiology or in Medical Physics, Physiological Measurements and BAAT I and II.

You will carry out all routine aspects of diagnostic and rehabilitative adult audiology, while also becoming involved in the most advanced techniques and procedures.

There is also routinepaediatrichearing assessment for older children via support for ENT clinics.

You will communicate calmly,compassionatelyand effectively reassuring service users so they feel, valued,heardand understood.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

BSc in Audiology or Medical Physics/Physiological Measurements and BAAT I and II, andAHCSregistration (or ready to register)

Evidence of aproblem solvingapproach based on good underlying scientific knowledge

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.

Werecommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Tristan Linekeron0300 3656222or email:[e-mail] delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• BSc in Healthcare Science - Audiology / HCCC in Audiology Prior to 2006, basic qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements (or equivalent) and successfully completed both parts of BAAT I and II and/or HTEC in MPPM
• Possess RCCP registration and hold an up-to-date CPD portfolio.

Previous Experience

• Demonstrated during or post-qualification experience working autonomously in both adult and some paediatric testing in both diagnostic and rehabilitative areas.
• Have some experience in training/supervising other staff

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Have knowledge of all standard and advanced test procedures. Knowledge and understanding of professional policies and procedures.
• Have completed appropriate record of clinical competence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills particularly with the hard of hearing and deaf.
• Possess good computer and database skills
• Have wide knowledge of NHS networks/referral routes.

Additional Requirements

• Possess fine manual dexterity.
• Have flexible approach to working hours
• Evidence of an enquiring mind, with a scientific approach and a commitment to Trust values
• Willingness to undertake further professional training.
• Have a full driving license and use of car

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.

Clinical Scientist - Hearing And Balance