Job summary
Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust are looking for an enthusiastic Audiologist to support our diagnostic and rehabilitative service and assist with domiciliary visits. You will have a BSc/MSc in Audiology or BSc/MSc in Healthcare Science (Audiology) or equivalent, or in the process of registering, with RCCP.The successful applicant will have general Paediatric and Adult Audiological experience that includes tinnitus experience, and have at least 5 years post-graduate experience,
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to perform Adult audiology assessments and provide a comprehensive hearing aid and rehabilitation service to adults with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis and Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), and liaise with family and carers where appropriate.A core component is that they will assist with and support Domiciliary visits for Audiology Assessments and provide a comprehensive hearing aid service to Adults within Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham who are house-bound and adults who have intellectual difficulty.
They will be responsible for the day to day running of a specific section or project within the Audiology service, within own area of expertise and as agreed with the manager.
They will engage in the training of junior team members and students and provide supervision as appropriate.
About us
Guy's and St. Thomas' Audiology service is located across two sites: St. Thomas' (situated across the river from the Houses of Parliament), andGuy's (situated near London Bridge). The successful applicant will be based mainly at Guy's or St Thomas' sites, and will go to patient's homes as well as King's College Hospital to do ward visits. There will be some remote working. The Trust is committed to ongoing professional training and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to perform Adult audiology assessments and provide a comprehensive hearing aid and rehabilitation service to adults with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis and Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), and liaise with family and carers where appropriate.They will assist with and support Domiciliary visits for Audiology Assessments and provide a comprehensive hearing aid service to Adults within Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham who are house-bound and adults who have intellectual difficulty.
They will be responsible for the day to day running of a specific section or project within the Audiology service, within own area of expertise and as agreed with the manager.
They will engage in the training of junior team members and students and provide supervision as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to perform Adult audiology assessments and provide a comprehensive hearing aid and rehabilitation service to adults with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis and Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), and liaise with family and carers where appropriate.They will assist with and support Domiciliary visits for Audiology Assessments and provide a comprehensive hearing aid service to Adults within Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham who are house-bound and adults who have intellectual difficulty.
They will be responsible for the day to day running of a specific section or project within the Audiology service, within own area of expertise and as agreed with the manager.
They will engage in the training of junior team members and students and provide supervision as appropriate.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- In depth theoretical knowledge of assessment and management of tinnitus and hyperacusis.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to deal with a varied patient group which may include learning difficulties
- Awareness of new developments within the assessment of Audiology patients.
- Ability to deliver presentations to local and national audience
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work with competing demands.
- Knowledge and experience of equipment maintenance and calibration issues
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Awareness of national Audiology policy and NHS developments (
- Previous experience of Auditbase patient management system (
- Previous experience of various hearing aid brands
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience of independently assessing and managing patients with Audiological disorders including tinnitus patients.
- Experience with supporting tinnitus patients with assistive devices
- Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff members
- Experience of undertaking audit and involvement in service development/ quality assurance
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research within the area
- Domiciliary work
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
- Eligible for registration with RCCP or HCPC
Desirable
- MSc in Audiology
- Advanced courses in tinnitus and hyperacusis
- British Sign Language qualification
- Membership of BAA and/ or BSA
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- In depth theoretical knowledge of assessment and management of tinnitus and hyperacusis.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to deal with a varied patient group which may include learning difficulties
- Awareness of new developments within the assessment of Audiology patients.
- Ability to deliver presentations to local and national audience
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work with competing demands.
- Knowledge and experience of equipment maintenance and calibration issues
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Awareness of national Audiology policy and NHS developments (
- Previous experience of Auditbase patient management system (
- Previous experience of various hearing aid brands
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience of independently assessing and managing patients with Audiological disorders including tinnitus patients.
- Experience with supporting tinnitus patients with assistive devices
- Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff members
- Experience of undertaking audit and involvement in service development/ quality assurance
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research within the area
- Domiciliary work
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
- Eligible for registration with RCCP or HCPC
Desirable
- MSc in Audiology
- Advanced courses in tinnitus and hyperacusis
- British Sign Language qualification
- Membership of BAA and/ or BSA
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).
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).
