Senior Audiologist

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a permanent Band 6 Senior Audiologist across our sites. The role spans adult and paediatric services, with complex tinnitus work and paediatric hearing assessments as part of the duties.

The post requires HCPC registration, a BSc in Audiology, and at least two years of Audiology experience. You will join a supportive team and provide high-quality audiological care across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• BSc in Audiology or equivalent.
• Registered with HCPC or AHCS.
• 2 years experience as an Audiologist.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and complex audiology work across trust sites in Adult and Paediatric services.
• Expand into complex work including tinnitus support for adults and paediatric clinics.
• Support ENT and direct access clinics by performing routine hearing assessments and rehabilitation.
• Contribute to ongoing adult service delivery and team-based care within the Audiology department.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

BSc in Audiology

MSc in Audiology

Job description

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 6 Senior Audiologist role within Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust working across our sites. The successful applicant will be an integral part of our friendly Audiology team.

The Audiology department at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services for children and adults with hearing and balance disorders.

Main duties of the job

This job will involve carrying out routine and complex work in the Audiology department and outstations across all trust sites. The role will include work in both the Adult and Paediatric Service.

There will be requirement for the applicant to expand into complex work which may include tinnitus support for adults, Tier 2 Paediatric Service work conducting paediatric hearing assessment clinics or assist level work in the Tier 3 Paediatric Service.

The role would also include the continuation of existing work within the Adult service, providing support to ENT and direct access clinics carrying out routine hearing tests and rehabilitation.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Audiologists, ideally those who have previously worked in an NHS setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring individual with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to utilise and further develop their expertise in audiological care.

The ability to work as part of a team or independently is essential, as is being able to manage a busy and varied workload.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc in Audiology or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• MSc in Audiology

Registration

Essential criteria

• Registered with HCPC or AHCS

Desirable criteria

• Registered with BAA/BSA

Experience

Essential criteria

• 2 years experience as an Audiologist

Desirable criteria

• Experience within the NHS

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both the delivery of our services and the recruitment and management of our staff.

We welcome applications from everyone who has the skills, experience and values required for the role, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and will consider all requests for flexible and part‑time working wherever service needs allow.

Vacancy Closing Dates

This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

English Language Requirement

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English. This will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Pre-Employment Checks and Probation

At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, patient safety is our highest priority. We recommend that staff are vaccinated against COVID‑19 and understand that we continue to care for patients who are COVID‑19 positive within our services.

Probationary Period

All new employees will be required to complete a six‑month probationary period as part of their employment with the Trust.

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