Specialist Audiologist

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the UK is seeking an experienced Audiologist to join a multidisciplinary team providing hearing assessments and rehabilitation for diverse age groups. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level with a qualification in audiology and registered (or eligible) with the AHCS. Flexibility in duties and strong collaborative skills are essential. A valid driving license and vehicle access are desirable. Support for professional development will be provided.

Qualifications

• Registered with (or eligible to be registered with) the AHCS (or equivalent).
• Desirable to have a valid driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with service provision in the UK and current developments.
• Operate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate good judgement based on knowledge and experience.

Skills

Experience in audiology

High level of autonomy

Flexible and adaptable

Education

Degree level education with an audiology qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for experienced applicants, educated to degree level with an audiology qualification. This is a unique opportunity for individuals with a specialist interest in providing hearing assessments and rehabilitation for adults and children of all development ages, from newborn to school leaving age. The successful applicants will join a multidisciplinary team of extended scope Audiologists, Clinical Scientists, Newborn Hearing Screeners, clinical nurse specialists, voice therapists and ENT specialists to provide a full range of specialist-level services to the local population of approximately 360,000. You will be required to travel, therefore a valid driving license and access to a vehicle would be desirable. The department, which is accredited under the Improving Quality in Physiological Measurement Services (IQIPS) programme to provide the full scope of routine and complex paediatric and adult services, is delivered by a team of fourteen highly qualified and experienced Audiology practitioners. The dedicated team provides the highest standards of care and, as an accredited training centre, enjoy strong links with higher education providers and active participation in the South West London Clinical Networks. In order to be considered for these posts you should be registered with (or eligible to be registered with) the AHCS (or equivalent) and be eligible to work in the U.K. Support will be given to ensure that the successful candidates continue their professional development. The successful applicant will also be:

Responsibilities

• Familiar with service provision in the UK and current developments and issues
• Experienced working at a high level of autonomy and operate effectively within a team
• Able to demonstrate a flexible, adaptable approach and an ability to exercise good judgement based on up-to-date knowledge and experience

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with an audiology qualification
• Registered with (or eligible to be registered with) the AHCS (or equivalent) and eligible to work in the U.K.
• Desirable: driving license and access to a vehicle

Notes

The job description is flexible to accommodate a range of activities that would interest the successful candidate, with duties detailed within the Job Description and potential to develop service provision further.

Trust Values

Trust Values We have four core values that all colleagues are expected to demonstrate in their work. Compassionate - We treat everyone with kindness, understanding, empathy, compassion. We care for everyone's confidentiality and privacy, valuing their dignity. We listen to understand other people's viewpoints, needs, experiences and ideas. We are open to and seek out feedback, remaining impartial and open-minded. Inclusive - We are respectful, fair, unbiased and open, embracing everyone's unique contribution. We are approachable, welcoming, and encouraging. We embrace diversity and recognise people's different needs and contributions and build trusting relationships. We communicate clearly, are transparent, and provide constructive feedback. We are open about challenges and decisions and speak up about concerns. Collaborative - We work together across teams and with our partners, being helpful, positive, and supportive. We are attentive and responsive to others' needs – we do what we say we will. We prioritise wellbeing and speak up when we see something that isn't right or safe. We proactively share information, knowledge, and signpost additional resources. Inspiring - We strive for the best for patients, staff, and partners and are always learning and improving. We view the patient as a whole person and involve them in their care. We act with integrity, are committed, and learn from mistakes, sharing along the way. We are accountable for delivery and hold others to account too.