Specialist Audiologist

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Hartford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in England is seeking to fill three Band 7 Audiology posts. Ideal candidates will have a BSc or MSc in Audiology, experience in complex audiological testing, and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include providing audiology services, conducting diagnostic tests, and training junior staff. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex audiological testing and rehabilitation.
• AHCS/HCPC registered or working towards registration.
• Ability to work independently in the main department and at satellite clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive audiology services.
• Conduct diagnostic audiological tests.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to training.
• Develop specialist expertise in complex clinics.

Skills

Complex adult audiological testing

Paediatric assessment

Excellent communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

BSc or MSc in Audiology or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are privileged to be able to advertise three new band 7 posts to complement our existing team. These are important roles to deliver key clinical activity in both hospital and community clinics. Our team is kind and friendly, innovative and committed to quality. You will be well-supported within the team and the wider Trust. This is a great opportunity for you to develop your skills in a large training department with a strong research programme.

Posts

• Permanent post B7 35 hours per week
• Two 7 month B7 posts 37.5 hours per week

We are looking for

• Experience in any of the following areas: Complex adult audiological testing and rehabilitation
• Paediatric assessment and habilitation

We are working to support ENT recovery and you will be expected to deliver some sessions assessing and treating patients in an audiology-first ENT service delivery model.

Main duties

1. The provision of a comprehensive audiology service within the context of the wider department
2. Carrying out a range of diagnostic audiological tests
3. Providing a comprehensive rehabilitation service to hearing impaired adults and children
4. Provision of rehabilitative services to adults with complex needs
5. Maintaining own professional knowledge and contribute to the clinical developments of the department
6. Using knowledge and experience in the training and supervision of junior staff

If you can demonstrate exceptional clinical abilities and a proven track record of service development, we would be interested to hear from you.

You must have excellent communication skills and have a desire to find creative and effective solutions for patients with a variety of hearing and balance problems. You will be a competent practitioner and able to work without supervision in the main department and at satellite clinics. You will be expected to develop specialist expertise in some of our complex clinics although training will be given. We are a training department and you would be expected to contribute to training junior staff and PTP and STP trainees at BSc and MSc level. You will have at least a BSc or MSc in Audiology or equivalent and will already have gained experience in a clinical setting. You must be AHCS/HCPC registered or working towards this.

Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.