Specialist Audiologist

St George's University Hospitals; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS hospital in the UK is seeking a specialist adult audiologist to join its diverse Audiology Team. The role involves delivering clinics focused on the assessment and rehabilitation of complex adult patients, collaborating on initiatives to manage high service demand, and developing skills in advanced diagnostics including speech audiometry. Candidates should have in-depth knowledge of BSA and BAA protocols, demonstrate leadership qualities, and be motivated to work in a multidisciplinary environment. The position offers opportunities to contribute to service excellence and participate in research.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience with BSA and BAA protocols.
• Demonstrated leadership and commitment to service excellence.
• Ability to manage safety responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver adult audiology clinics focusing on complex cases.
• Collaborate on initiatives for managing service demand.
• Develop skills in advanced diagnostics like speech audiometry.
• Maintain clinical protocols to ensure high service quality.
• Act as health and safety coordinator for the department.
• Participate in research and departmental audits.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of BSA and BAA protocols

Leadership qualities

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Research participation

Job description

Overview

A key role as specialist adult audiologist has arisen in the diverse Audiology Team at St George's NHS Hospital. The post holder will be expected to deliver a variety of clinics focused on adult audiology, including assessment and rehabilitation of patients who are audiologically complex or have additional learning needs. The role involves working with the adult team lead to run initiatives to manage the high demand on the service, such as our adult hearing aid masterclasses for patients and their carers. The post also provides opportunities to develop skills in advanced diagnostics such as speech audiometry, non-routine immittance testing, electrophysiology and/or vestibular function testing.

The department provides a diagnostic and rehabilitative audio-vestibular service to people of all ages with hearing, balance and tinnitus issues. You will be working within a large, dynamic and friendly multidisciplinary team that strives to offer an exceptional standard of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a variety of clinics focused on adult audiology, including assessment and rehabilitation for audiologically complex patients and those with additional learning needs.
• Collaborate with the adult team lead to run initiatives to manage high demand (e.g., adult hearing aid masterclasses for patients and carers).
• Develop skills in advanced diagnostics such as speech audiometry, non-routine immittance testing, electrophysiology and/or vestibular function testing.
• Audit and develop/maintain adult hearing clinical protocols to ensure a high quality, effective service.
• Apply in-depth knowledge and experience of the relevant BSA and BAA protocols.
• Act as the departmental designated health and safety coordinator and demonstrate leadership qualities and a passion for service excellence.
• Deliver services at St George's Hospital and nearby satellite clinics.
• Participate in research, service reviews and departmental audits, and contribute to the development of the audiology service.

Qualifications and Requirements

• In-depth knowledge and experience of the relevant BSA and BAA protocols.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and a commitment to service excellence.
• Motivated with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and manage safety responsibilities as health and safety coordinator.
• Willingness to participate in research, service reviews and departmental audits.