Senior Audiologist/Clinical Scientist

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Audiologist/Clinical Scientist to join their team in Swindon. This permanent position offers the chance to work with complex patients and develop specialist skills in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Audiology and experience in NHS services.

Benefits

Funded CPD

Qualifications

• Experience in Audiology with complex patients.
• Registered with HCPC or RCCP.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care within the audiology team.
• Perform diagnostics and rehabilitation for patients.
• Act as a point of contact for junior team members.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Patient Care

Education

MSc Audiology

MSc Hearing Therapy

Job description

Job summary

Senior Audiologist/Clinical Scientist - 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has become available for a permanent Band 6 Senior Audiologist depending on experience to join our friendly team. The post holder will have the opportunity to train in a specialist area within the department and the opportunity to attend funded CPD.

The post holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to our patients within a supportive audiology team. We are looking for an individual with experience in Audiology including working with complex patients or someone that would like to learn a specialism in an encouraging NHS department. Good communication skills are essential, as is leadership and excellent patient care attitude. You will have a MSc in Audiology or equivalent qualifications, and be registered, with the ACHS or HCPC, and have some experience working in the NHS or other Healthcare Organisation.

If this sounds like something you are looking for - we look forward to hearing from you!

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work autonomously as an Audiological Scientist with adults, children and neonates, within the Audiology team. They will perform a range of specialist clinical activities including diagnostics and rehabilitation and provide an Adult Audiology service at satellite clinics and in patient's homes as required.

About us

"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

Job description

Job responsibilities

Complex clinic (e.g. paediatric assessment, vestibular assessment) which may include carrying out specific test or procedures, documenting findings, completing clinical reports and communicating with patients / their families regarding findings and management

Maintain a good level of expertise in routine and non-routine testing and rehabilitation methods, to include technical expertise in a range of techniques and procedures. The latter may involve new or emerging technologies and knowledge.

Act as a point of contact for more junior members of the team (e.g. Assistant and Associate Audiologists, Audiologists and less experiences clinical scientists) to discuss cases to ensure all patients receive an equitable service and high quality care.

Transporting expensive equipment, stock (to include hearing aids and consumables) to outstations and undertaking visits to schools as needed.

To keep the patient management system (Auditbase) up to date so that patients progress is monitored and rehabilitation schedules are adhered to, and stock is appropriately managed.

Please see attached job description and person spec for full details.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Complex clinic (e.g. paediatric assessment, vestibular assessment) which may include carrying out specific test or procedures, documenting findings, completing clinical reports and communicating with patients / their families regarding findings and management

Maintain a good level of expertise in routine and non-routine testing and rehabilitation methods, to include technical expertise in a range of techniques and procedures. The latter may involve new or emerging technologies and knowledge.

Act as a point of contact for more junior members of the team (e.g. Assistant and Associate Audiologists, Audiologists and less experiences clinical scientists) to discuss cases to ensure all patients receive an equitable service and high quality care.

Transporting expensive equipment, stock (to include hearing aids and consumables) to outstations and undertaking visits to schools as needed.

To keep the patient management system (Auditbase) up to date so that patients progress is monitored and rehabilitation schedules are adhered to, and stock is appropriately managed.

Please see attached job description and person spec for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc Audiology or equivalent
• MSc Hearing therapy or equivalent
• Professional registration with HCPC as a clinical scientist or RCCP as an Audiologist.

Desirable

• Evidence of further training in a specialist area of Audiology

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of current BSA recommendations and protocols.
• Have the ability to interpret complex test results and write concise reports suitable for both patients and professionals.
• Familiar with clinical audit and the audit cycle.
• Ability to perform complex physiological testing
• Ability to work to required deadlines

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Fire Safety & First Aid
• British Sign Language
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or similar
• Special area of interest within Audiology

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working within an NHS Audiology Service
• Significant experience managing patients with complex auditory needs
• Significant experience in rehabilitation and counselling with adults

Desirable

• Experience of auditbase
• Experience of a wide range of Hearing aid technology
• Knowledge of NHS service provision and pathways

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• MSc Audiology or equivalent
• MSc Hearing therapy or equivalent
• Professional registration with HCPC as a clinical scientist or RCCP as an Audiologist.

Desirable

• Evidence of further training in a specialist area of Audiology

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of current BSA recommendations and protocols.
• Have the ability to interpret complex test results and write concise reports suitable for both patients and professionals.
• Familiar with clinical audit and the audit cycle.
• Ability to perform complex physiological testing
• Ability to work to required deadlines

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Fire Safety & First Aid
• British Sign Language
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or similar
• Special area of interest within Audiology

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working within an NHS Audiology Service
• Significant experience managing patients with complex auditory needs
• Significant experience in rehabilitation and counselling with adults

Desirable

• Experience of auditbase
• Experience of a wide range of Hearing aid technology
• Knowledge of NHS service provision and pathways

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Great Western Hospital

Marborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

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