Senior Audiologist

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Congleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Audiologist with tinnitus expertise to join the Adult Audiology team as a Band 6. The role includes diagnostic work for direct referrals and ENT, tinnitus management, and hearing aid fittings with rehabilitation.

The position may involve domiciliary visits, requires an Enhanced DBS, and offers opportunities within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• BSc in clinical Audiology or equivalent.
• British Association of Audiologists Membership.
• Full registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists/ Academy for Healthcare Science.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics testing for Direct referrals and ENT.
• Hearing aid fittings with Real Ear measurements.
• Hearing aid rehabilitation and tinnitus treatment.
• Potential domiciliary visits.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

BSL 1

Education

BSc in clinical Audiology

BAA Membership

HCPC/AHCS registration

Job description

Adult Audiology are looking to offer a dedicated Audiologist with Tinnitus experience the opportunity to join our small friendly team as a band 6.

This Role will involve routine diagnostic work for Direct referrals, ENT, Tinnitus , hearing aid fittings, Rehabilitation, Speech tests plus possible domiciliary work as required.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

Diagnostics testing for Direct referrals and ENT. Blue tooth hearing aid fittings using Real Ear measurements. Hearing aid rehabilitation, complex hearing losses, Tinnitus treatment and Rehabilitation.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We look forward to receiving your application.

Qualifications

• BSc in clinical Audiology or equivalent
• British Association of Audiologists Membership
• Full registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists/ Academy for Healthcare Science

Knowledge

• Ability to perform all basic and some advanced audiological techniques
• Adult audiological assessment
• Knowledge and performance using MHAS guidelines
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Use of Audit base and its Applications
• Experience of Tinnitus treatments and rehabilitation

Skills

• Conflict resolution organisational skills including ability to prioritize work load and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
• British Sign language level one (BSL)

Experience

• Significant post qualification experience working as an Audiologist

Specific Job Requirment

• Able to demonstrate empathy to patients
• Reliability and punctuality
• Flexibility over location/pattern of work
• Willing to travel to peripheral clinics as required

Other Requirments

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Further Information

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

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.

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearpro rata (subject to job matching)