Job summary
University Hospitals Birmingham is host to one of the UKs largest and comprehensive Audiology services operating across four acute hospitals within the West Midlands region. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our team. Based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital the post holder will report to the Adult Audiology Lead and will operate within the wider network of UHB Audiology services.
If you are keen to know more about working with us at UHB please contact: Joanne Parsons, Adult Audiology Lead via email: Joanne.Parsons@uhb.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The post holder will autonomously see patients of all ages with hearing and/or balance difficulties in Audiology and ENT Clinics. This may include specialist clinics for example tinnitus, balance and adults with complex needs. They will carry out assessments for new patients, the fitting of hearing aids, and provide follow-up care to include hearing aid repairs. They will practice holistically, respecting diversity and protected characteristics, and collaborate with healthcare professionals, students, and agencies as required. They will contribute to practice development, adhere to Trust policies and professional codes, and may work across multiple sites within UHB.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * BSc Audiology (or equivalent)
- * Registration with (RCCP, HCPC,AHCS, HAD)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- * Training period must include a significant period of supervised clinical training
- * Knowledge of methods used to evaluate hearing, balance and tinnitus
- * Knowledge of current hearing aid technology and application, including verification techniques
- * Understanding of the issues surrounding hearing impairment and impact on quality of life
- * Knowledge of hearing pathologies and otoscopic examination and interpretation
Desirable
- * Knowledge of BSA and BAA Guidelines
- * Knowledge of NICE Guidelines for Hearing Aid Assessment and Management
- * Knowledge of IQIPS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * BSc Audiology (or equivalent)
- * Registration with (RCCP, HCPC,AHCS, HAD)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- * Training period must include a significant period of supervised clinical training
- * Knowledge of methods used to evaluate hearing, balance and tinnitus
- * Knowledge of current hearing aid technology and application, including verification techniques
- * Understanding of the issues surrounding hearing impairment and impact on quality of life
- * Knowledge of hearing pathologies and otoscopic examination and interpretation
Desirable
- * Knowledge of BSA and BAA Guidelines
- * Knowledge of NICE Guidelines for Hearing Aid Assessment and Management
- * Knowledge of IQIPS
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
