Senior Audiologist

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Great Yarmouth seeks an Audiologist to deliver comprehensive assessments and rehabilitation services. The opportunity includes flexible working arrangements in a supportive environment focused on patient care and quality improvement. Ideally, candidates should have a BSc in Audiology or an equivalent qualification and relevant NHS experience. You will also engage in the UK's accreditation processes and play a role in enhancing service quality in this dynamic community setting.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must have BSc in Audiology or a recognized qualification.
• Post-qualification experience in NHS Audiology required.
• Registration with AHCS/HCPC is necessary or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment pathways in the Community Diagnostic Centre.
• Diagnose patients through various audiology pathways.
• Deliver audio/vestibular rehabilitation at Audiology site.
• Participate in UKAS IQIPS accreditation process.
• Engage in quality assurance and audit activities.
• Support flexible working arrangements offered.

Skills

Audiological assessments

Patient rehabilitation

Quality assurance

Education

BSc (Audiology) or equivalent

Registered with AHCS/HCPC

Job description

You will join us at an exciting time as we extend our Audiology service into the newly built, on-site, Community Diagnostic Centre where we will provide adult, paediatric and tinnitus assessment pathways. We are also involved with the planning of our new hospital due to open in 2031/32. Although based in the Audiology department, you will also work in the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) undertaking the diagnostic assessment of patients referred on Paediatric, Adult and Tinnitus pathways. The post also includes undertaking audio/vestibular rehabilitation on all patient groups at the main Audiology site.

You will be actively engaged in the UKAS IQIPS accreditation process for the CDC and main Audiology department. You will also take part in the quality assurance, audit and peer review.

The post is full time, but there is the opportunity to work flexible hours within a 4/5 day week or 9 day fortnight.

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide adult, paediatric, and tinnitus assessment pathways in the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC)
• Diagnose and assess patients referred through Paediatric, Adult, and Tinnitus pathways
• Deliver audio/vestibular rehabilitation for all patient groups at the main Audiology site
• Actively participate in the UKAS IQIPS accreditation process for the CDC and main Audiology department
• Engage in quality assurance, audit, and peer review activities
• Support flexible working arrangements within a 4/5 day week or a 9 day fortnight schedule

Qualifications

• BSc (Audiology) or a nationally recognised qualification in Audiology
• Appropriate post‑qualification experience in an NHS Audiology Service
• Registered with the AHCS/HCPC or actively working towards registration

About the Community

The locality is an area of outstanding natural beauty with both the Norfolk Broads and the picturesque coastline within easy reach. It also offers great leisure facilities and the vibrant, historic city of Norwich is only a short drive away. London is just over 90 minutes away by train from Norwich.

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children's service.

Behavioural Expectations

• Putting patients first
• Aiming to get it right
• Recognising that everybody counts
• Doing everything openly and honestly