Senior Audiologist

Barts Health NHS Trust; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust in London is seeking a motivated Band 5 Audiologist to cover maternity leave at Whipps Cross University Hospital, Leytonstone. You will provide independent diagnostic audiological testing for adults and children, manage hearing aid services, and participate in clinical governance and audits.

Must have at least 1 year of Band 5 experience and a BSc in Audiology or equivalent; registration with HCPC or eligibility; BAAT/BAA qualifications listed.

Qualifications

• BSc in Audiology or equivalent.
• MSc in Audiological Science with CCC or equivalent.
• BAAT Part I and II completed.
• Registered/Eligible for HCPC.
• Membership of BAA and/or BSA.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent diagnostic audiological testing for adults and children.
• Provide comprehensive independent hearing aid service including care plans.
• Participate in clinical audit, research and governance activities.
• Plan and prioritise own workload within service delivery priorities.
• Be responsible for smooth running of a specified area of the audiology service.

Skills

Prioritise & multitask

Communication (oral & written)

Audiological test procedures

Timekeeping

Quality service commitment

Driving licence & car

Education

BSc in Audiology

MSc in Audiological Science with CCC

BAAT Part I & II

HCPC Registration (or eligible)

BAA/BAA membership

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Audiologist to work in our friendly team for one year, to cover maternity leave. You will be working at our Audiology site at Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone. The department provides comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology services to an extensive population covering Waltham Forest and Redbridge London boroughs.

This position will be based in the adult audiology department and the suitable candidate will have to have at least 1 years' experience working as a band 5 Audiologist.

Qualifications required are BSc in Audiology (or equivalent).

For further information please contact Chantel Orotayo, Team Lead Audiologist.

Whipps Cross University NHS Hospital NHS Trust Tel number: 0208 535 6686.

Main duties of the job

• To provide independent diagnostic Audiological testing of adults and children, to be responsible for the safe use and calibration of equipment and ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• To provide a comprehensive independent hearing aid service to adults and children including determining care plans for individual patients, and involving carers and families as appropriate.
• To take an active role in areas of clinical audit, research and clinical governance for the Audiology service, which may include designing and completing audits within own field, participating in data collection for larger projects, and contributing to the development of evidence based protocols.
• To plan and prioritise elements of own workload, within the framework of service delivery priorities as defined by the line manager, and supervise the work of trainees/students and volunteers, as required.
• To be responsible for the smooth running of a specified area of the audiology service, to be determined.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Experience

• At least one year's experience as a band 5 Audiologist
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Small area of responsibility within audiology and/or general administration

Qualifications

• BSc in Audiology or BTEC qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement &
• Successfully completed both parts of the professional examination, BAAT I and II
• MSc in Audiological Science with the Certificate of Clinical Competence (or equivalent)
• Registered/Eligible for Voluntary registration with AHCS/HCPC
• Membership of BAA and/or BSA

Knowledge

• Evidence of CPD
• British Sign Language

Skills

• Ability to prioritise, innovate & work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Audiological test procedures
• Regular attendance & good time keeping in the workplace
• A commitment to offer only a high quality service
• Holds a full UK Driving licence and owns a 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.