Specialist Audiologist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

An interesting opportunity has arisen for a specialist audiologist with a passion for adult audiology, to join the Audiology Team at St George's NHS Hospital for a period of 23 months. The post-holder will be expected to deliver a variety of clinics focused on adult audiology, such as providing advanced diagnostics, be involved in clinics for adults with additional needs and contributing to in the adult direct access pathways including doing clinics but also assist in developing, executing and auditing pathway initiatives such as adult hearing aid masterclasses. An in-depth level of knowledge and experience of the relevant BSA and BAA protocols is therefore required. The ideal candidate would be a well-rounded, motivated audiologist with leadership qualities, a passion for service excellence, who displays good scientific practice. The suitable applicant will be able to maintain and build on their skills in other clinical areas such as hearing therapy, vestibular or paediatrics.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to deliver services at St George's Hospital and nearby satellite clinics. You will also be expected to participate in research, service reviews and departmental audits in addition to contributing to the development of the audiology service.

About us

The Department of Audiology and Audiological Medicine at St. George's Hospital provides a diagnostic and rehabilitative audio-vestibular service to people of all ages encountering problems with hearing, balance and tinnitus. You will be working within a large, dynamic and friendly multidisciplinary team who strive to offer an exceptional standard of patient care.

Date posted: 03 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £44,806 to £53,134 a year Per annum including inner London HCAS

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 23 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 200-NN-712849-AHP-Z-MK

Job locations

St George's Hospital, London, SW17 0QT

Person Specification

Skills and knowledge

Essential:

• Demonstrate reflective practice
• Hearing aid skills
• Organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of BSA/BAA/NHSP protocols
• IT skills

Desirable:

• BSL knowledge
• Auditbase
• Teaching skills

Experience

Essential:

• Clinical Audiology to have cemented baseline knowledge
• Clinical Audit
• Worked within national protocols such as BSA, NHSP, BAA

Desirable:

• Work in non-standard audiology area
• Practice in non-standard area (HT / vest / paed aud)

Qualifications

Essential:

• Relevant qualification in Audiology
• State registration with HCPC / RCCP

Desirable:

• MSc in Audiology or equivalent
• Certificate / Diploma in specialist area
• Course(s) in hearing therapy/vest/paeds

Other

Essential:

• Good English written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership qualities

Desirable:

• Good time management

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.

Employer details

Employer name: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: St George's Hospital, London, SW17 0QT

Employer's website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/