Audiologist Band 5

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

This is a great opportunity for a qualified Audiologist to work in a forward thinking department and have great support in developing themselves further.

This Band 5 post which is being advertised at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals will be predominantly based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

Shropshire Audiology provides services for a population of 500.000 people where we see approximately 60,000 people in a year. We are proud to be able to offer a range of services to our patients such as, Adult Hearing Aid work; ENT support; Paediatric Audiology; the Shropshire Implant Service; Hearing Therapy and Rehabilitation clinics; Tinnitus and Hyperacusis and Balance.

Shropshire NHS Audiology is IQIPS accredited, so monitoring quality and developing our service is high on our agenda, we expect the post holder to be passionate about clinical quality. Our service has a strong record of staff development, we believe that it is important to invest in our staff.

Main duties of the job

To undertake routine adult audiological procedures, including direct referrals from the GP and reassessment of existing hearing aid patients.
Our department serves a rural population so the post holder would be expected to travel to our Audiology community sites in Shropshire.Shropshire Audiology believes strongly in multidisciplinary working for the benefit of the patient, this role will involve work with ENT, Social Services, local volunteer groups, education.
To undertake fitting of digital hearing aids and provide patients with appropriate counselling and rehabilitation including individual management plans.
To work autonomously, with regard to good/best practice codes and guidelines. To have excellent communication skills and able to manage own time effectively and use own initiative to manage caseload.

About us

Within Audiology we believe strongly in delivering high quality care and have a dedicated, friendly and helpful team. We work closely with multiagency organisations which is key to giving our patients the best care.

It is important that we provide a professional and efficient service.

Residential accommodation is provided at SATH by a local Housing Group Rooftops. The accommodation is fully furnished and within easy reachof the town centre, local schools, supermarkets and leisure facilities. Other existing Audiology staff live locally or commute to Shropshire fromacross the West Midlands.

Date posted

11 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-AGT-362

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Audiology or equivalent qualification
RCCP or HCP registered

Desirable

Dementia or Sight loss training

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of all standard adult audiological test procedures and rehabilitation

Desirable

Experience of using Auditbase

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

Excellent written communication skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Audiology or equivalent qualification
RCCP or HCP registered

Desirable

Dementia or Sight loss training

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of all standard adult audiological test procedures and rehabilitation

Desirable

Experience of using Auditbase

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

Excellent written communication skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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